I got this mat because the large size packs down as small as most companies' regular size sleeping mats. Inflation is a breeze, it stays inflated all night, it packs down super quick, and it comes with some velcro-like stickies to keep your Sea-to-Summit pillow from sliding off in the middle of the night. I can only comment on the comfort as a back sleeper, and it was fantastic in that category. I stayed put all night on my mat, when on other mats I have tossed and turned from discomfort. Another great quality is it isn't a noisy pad. Some other reviewers have mentioned it was too noisy... Who knows, maybe they were comparing it to a 12 inch thick memory foam mattress or something. It is much quieter than the previous mat I was using, and I have not received any complaints from tent mates. I did a lot of research and testing out other brands before I went with this one, and I'm glad I did. It's a great value for an ultralight sleeping mat that isn't super fragile, and packs down to an incredibly small size. I will definitely buy the insulated version for the colder nights ahead.
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