WELLAX Sleeping Pad - Foam Camping Mats, Fast Air Self-Inflating Insulated Durable Mattress for Backpacking, Traveling and Hiking - Ultrathick All-Weather Foam Pad with Build in Pillow

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I chose this air mattress for the thickness, self-inflating feature, and the material. It has served me very well for over 4 years of camping. One weak spot is the interior plastic base for the valves eventually caused a leak at a point of stress, but I've patched it and hope to get many more comfy nights of sleep over the years. Works great on a camping cot!

I was originally angry because I couldn't figure out how to deflate this mattress. It turns out that it shouldn't be deflated or rolled up for storage. Simply slide the mattress under a bed or in back of a couch. I'm a person who owns more than ten camp mattresses, and this one is my favorite for many reasons. 1.) It's more reliable than a double high air bed, as it won't lose air as easily. 2.) It's more compact than a tri folding foam mattress. My luxury tri-folding by Milliard is quite comfortable but remains super large when folded down. It takes up too much space in the back of my SUV. 3.) It's far more comfortable than my compact Klymit air mattress, which I use for hiking. 4.) It's comparable to a Mondo King, but the price is much more affordable. You can't go wrong with this mattress. It feels like sleeping on a bed, even if you're a large person like my husband, who weighs 315 pounds. 5.) To transport, simply slide the inflated mattress on top of your other stuff in a fully packed SUV. It's simple and brilliant. There's no inflating at camp. Just take it out of the car and set it on the tent floor. If you prefer to be elevated form the floor, this mattress works well with camp cots and portable folding beds. In an imperfect world, this is about as close to perfect as you'll find. --Bethany from Camp Like Home dot com

I actually purchased this, using money. I used this to sleep in the back of my car for three consecutive nights and I can say that it worked quite well! A few things:- You've got to really give it the business when you go to roll it back up and stick it in the bag. I didn't quite have the mustard when I went to put it away and ended up tearing the seam of the included drawstring bag :( When I got home I re-rolled it and it slid in effortlessly- Quality seems to be decent. The material is comfortable on the skin and seems to be durable, we'll see how it holds up with more uses- Plenty large. I'm 6' 2" and under 170 lbs. The thing provides enough sleeping surface, though It would be cool to have something that fit the entire width of the back of my car instead... no such option exists to my knowledge- I ended up sticking my mouth over one of the knobs and gave it one last puff of air to help inflate it. Seems to have maintained its inflation through the night- Includes a patch kit and one replacement plastic valve knobI'm satisfied with it. How this thing holds up over various uses will determine whether its a good value. Sleeping in a car has other factors to consider aside from the surface you sleep on - make sure the car is parked somewhere level and try 'n keep the bugs out! The first night was a very unpleasant learning experience... but that's in no way the fault of this product.

So far this pad is awesome! My boyfriend and I have been looking at and comparing sleeping pads for a while now as we're preparing to do a 10 day backpacking hike in Alaska. This one is super cushy which is the main reason I picked it. I don't like the thin pool floaty like, inflatable ones with all the ridges. I have a fused spine and it's hard enough getting comfortable while sleeping on a regular mattress at home, so having something extra supportive and padded was top priority for me. This wellax sleeping pad is perfect! It self inflates and has a lot of foam to cushion and add thickness so you don't feel like you're sleeping on the ground in the slightest. I almost think it's comparable, if not better than my actual mattress. I am not worried anymore about losing sleep after our long hikes due to discomfort and inflammation. The one downside is that it is a bit big rolled and packed up, but I find that to be a worthwhile sacrifice for the better quality of sleep I'll be getting with this. All of the foam ones run a bit bigger and thicker anyways, so when considering that this really isn't bad at all. Definitely easy enough to pack and carry still. Another upside is that this pad is super toasty! It immediately warms you up the second you sit/lay on it. I'm really happy about that because I'm usually always cold and being outside in mild Alaska temperatures (we are going in the summer) I know I'm gonna be chilly at night. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I have not actually gone camping and slept on it for a whole night yet. I'm confident I'll be sleeping like a baby when I do though.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Purchased 5 years ago. Still works perfectly! It stays rolled up and decompressed in storage most of the time. I use it a few times a year. Very comfortable. I place it on top of a cot. Honestly I don’t think you’ll find a more comfortable way to camp, especially if you like firm mattresses. Air mattresses generally suck. This is more like a cushion over my cot which is perfect for me.