POLY SELF INFLATING SLEEPING PAD
Take the “ouch” out of tent camping by sliding one of these self-inflating Sleeping Pads under your sleeping bag. Durable outer shell resists punctures, abrasions and tears. Solid open-cell foam interior offers excellent cushioning and insulation. Easy to inflate-just open the plastic valve and the mat inflates. 25x72x1½” Polyester cover. 3 lb. 11 oz.
pjc30943 - Mar 10, 2004 8:01 pm - Voted 3/5
Untitled ReviewSo, first the positives:
Very duruble. No leaks so far. Also, it is really inexpensive at $25.
Now the negatives:
Very heavy. Does not inflate even at lower altitudes; blowing is necessary. The self-inflation is very weak and slow. The pad is also very slippery: I'd constantly slip off with my Kelty Polarguard bag while sleeping (other materials may vary this effect).
Also, to be fair, this is a full-length pad which is why it is heavy. Really only a 3/4 length pad is needed for almost anything, even though I'm 6'2". A 3/4 length pad would weight less, but still much more than other well-known 3/4 length pads.
Overall, I am happy to use this in the back of my truck, but I'd never take it on a climb or backpacking due to its weight. Although your priorities may vary, in hindsight I would not have spent $25 on this pad. An insanely expensive, ultralight Therm-a-rest 3/4 is my next pad:)