Reader Reviews

Rating: 2 / 5

Like it or not, I usually end up spending a good bit of the night sleeping on my back, which means my shoulders & elbows are on the ground. The height from my torso to where my arms touch the ground makes my shoulders hurt. This is not a problem with my Prolite 4 which is not as thick. Also, my wife used it at temperatures at 33-35 degrees (F) and could feel the cold coming up from the ground.

Rating: 4 / 5

I've used this pad now for a few years in a tent and tarptent from temps ranging between 25-70 degrees F. This mattress is the bomb, near perfect! The weight is the only drawback as far as I can tell. I've had no leaks (knock on wood). I over inflate it when I set up camp. Once in bed, I adjust the inflation by letting out air little by little. I sleep great. Despite the weight, it's compact when packed. My last trip, the temperature dropped to 25. Since I had packed a short bluefoam pad for sitting on and insulating the mattress, I experienced no cold mattress issues, and I use my down bag as a quilt always, so insulation except the mattress and pad underneath. I will experiment with a roll of 20 in-wide reflectix duct insulation instead of the blue foam next time the temps are low. It should work just fine and less bulky to pack than the blue foam. I would use this over snow with the pad without hesitation. I have recommended the mattress to everyone I meet on the trail and even when I see patrons at the local REI considering it. I gave it a rating of 4 only because of the weight, a trade off though for the extreme comfort and minimal bulk.

Rating: 3 / 5

The mattress totally sucked the heat out of me. See this thread for more info about this mattress.
Question of the day
Do not take it out on a cold night, which for me could be any night, any time of the year.

Rating: 4 / 5

I really like the 2.5 in thickness and the overall weight at 20oz. I am 6"3 and to long for it. I use my backpack to rest my feet on but I was still not happy sleeping. I guess it is the horizontal baffles that I can not get use to. I have had a Prolite 4 for years and guess I am spoiled. My son is shorter and he loves it. A great sleeping pad for some one under 6ft.

Rating: 5 / 5

I got this as a freebie from Moontrail with points when I ordered a sleeping bag. I got the full-length mummy version. Although this is a bit heavier, it beats the heck out of my old Thermarest Ultralight for comfort. I am side sleeper who moves around a lot, and this pad works great for me. Nice and warm in the 20s.