Gear Doctors Self Inflating Camping Sleeping Pad for Camping 4.3 R Insulated Camping mats-1.5 in Must Haves Inflatable Foam air Sleep mat Self Inflating air Mattress for Camping cot pad Tent Floors

Works great, as expected. Easy to inflate, very comfortable and warm. Lightweight, great for backpacking. Durable and doesn’t leak. Many good nights of sleep using this pad.

The Gear Doctors Sleeping Pad is a top-tier choice for anyone seeking a reliable, comfortable, and durable mattress.The self-inflating and compact stowaway design really made it a breeze for traveling. On our trip to the beach,my nephew slept on it and said it’s the best sleep he’s gotten in a while. They are lighter and more comfortable than our cots, so we bought an extra one for our next trip.Highly recommended!

UPDATE: So after a couple nights sleeping on this, it started to slowly deflate. To my amazement, I put in for a replacement mid day Saturday; a new one arrived by 5pm Sunday! Yee haa. Didn’t expect that. So. Back at it again, see what happens. I really want to like this pad. Also, owner did respond very quickly to my email (as mentioned in review). I will wait until my next update to talk about the responses. I will say this though: he did confirm they will be seeking ASTM lab test toward the end of the year, beginning of new year! So that’s good news!Original Review:OK, so this review is a tad premature, but initial impressions are high. 4 stars for now. I will need to revise down the road after putting it through a lengthy trial period.Technically, the instructions say to inflate and let it sit for 24 hours. Quite honestly, this particular unit seemed good to go right out of the sack. I followed the instructions to inflate it, and added several breaths, which was necessary to fully inflate. I did let it sit for a few hours. It seemed ready to me. The form looked good and even all around, and the insulation/cushion factor seemed evenly distributed. So I decided to try it out.I placed this on top of my Klymit Static V and slept on it last night. I swear, this particular set up was just like sleeping in my bed. I got the best sleep last night, it was unreal. I’m 5‘8“, running a little overweight at about 185 lbs; that extra above BMI (what should be 145ish) is in the gut 😞🙄. One of these days…I also gave it a short trial by itself, and one trial combined with a Walmart version of a closed cell foam pad underneath. The latter was just a tad more comfortable. I believe, in a pinch, I could get by with either scenario if I needed to. And that’s mainly do to my hips. It’s tough staying young. Pushing 60.Instructions say to allow it to fill for three minutes and then to top off with a few breaths as necessary. This thing blows up easy; it deflates easy. Follow the instructions and it works. Granted, it’s a little bulky, and considered a bit heavy, but for wild camping, it will fit the bill. In fact, this morning I broke both pads down, and simply rolled them together in one long roll and closed the caps. I put the straps around both. Quite honestly this would sit right on top or bottom of a rucksack nicely, and make for a quick break down in the need to vacate camp in a hurry.My reservations are: True R-value, and complaints about huge, weird bubble pockets forming out of the blue. However it does carry a lifetime warranty, sooo…I sent an email to the company Inquiring about their R-value as it is not an ASTM rating. Although I’ve read many reviews which confirm warm sleeping, I also watched one particular YouTuber who did an over nighter on snow at 18F and said it was amazing. If the R-value is true, combined with a Static V which is at R-1.3, I’m good down to 0°F. If I add the Walmart closed cell foam which is rated R2, I’m done. This set up will go down to -25°F. And it will do it at a fraction of the cost of more expensive routes, howbeit at a touch more bulk in the process. But, if budget is the goal, this system is looking promising. I have access to incredible comfort down to R-7.6 for roughly $120 (total) investment.I have a feeling the R-value is probably accurate or fairly close based on other reviews; my only hope is that I don’t end up with the weird bubble situation. Time will tell. I will definitely update down the road after extended use.Oh, one more thing: Instructions say to unroll and fill with air and leave the cap open, and to store underneath a bed, behind the couch, etc. for extended periods of storage. Well, that was another question I inserted into my email, because I don’t have the luxury of that kind of space for long-term storage. So I’m waiting to hear back on how critical this is. It does have a memory for long term shape, so this is the reason. I’m thinking leave it stored in a roll, and break it out once a month or every couple of months and let it sit for a day (?).So far, very impressed for the bang for buck, with a supposed “no hassle” life time warranty. I recently spent over $800 to a garage for a fuel pump replacement in an older car. The pump alone was over $500! It only had a 90 day warranty… 😐. Value is subject to all perimeters!

I absolutely loved this product for my Memorial Day camping trip. Everyone else brought clunky big air mattresses, but mine was easy to use and comfortable. Even though the daytime was hot and the nights were cold, the product retained air well and I didn’t need to refill it. It withstood my laying on it even though I am a bigger girl. It was quick to blow up with the included foot pump. It was flat and long enough for me too. I loved that it rolled up small again. The design is very well done and it’s durable.

These pads are very warm, quiet and sturdy. Even as side sleepers, they don't bottom out for my spouse or myself. The self inflation works well - twenty minutes to prepare and eat dinner is more than enough. Just don't absentmindedly leave your pack on it while it's supposed to be inflating. The pad is also surprisingly easy to squeeze out and pack up in the morning - there are even instructions on the bag in case you forget how it folds. Despite nights on sharp rocky ground, these pads have held up well so far, but it's also nice to know there are patches in the bag just in case.Although heavier and bulkier than many of the inflatable backpacking pads, these are surprisingly packable as self-inflating options go. My spouse consistently finds the comfort well worth the extra ounces pack weight. I might pick my inflatable for more strenuous trips, but it's case by case, and we both like these pads for car camping.I'm really glad I took a chance on these. Certainly for the price, they are an amazing bargain.

I have purchased two of these inflatable sleeping pads (one for me and one for my son) and they both are still working great! We have used them backcountry hiking in Banff, Bruce Peninsula, and the Appalachian trail. This pad is comfortable, durable, with a good R value and at a fraction of the cost of other pads that I've had before. It packs down to a reasonable size and inflates easily. It is easily equivalent to the $200-$300 sleeping pads. I would definitely buy this sleeping pad again! (But currently, I don't need to!)

Highly recommend this affordable lightweight sleeping pad. We've used this product quite a bit and have always had great experience with it while creating unforgettable family memories! Very compact for backpacking, inflates easily and take down is a breeze. Gives a fantastic thermal barrier and a comfortable night sleep. We've yet to experience any leaks and it does come with a patch kit if needed.