YOUKADA Sleeping-Pad Foam Self-Inflating Camping-Mat for Backpacking Sleeping, Double Sleeping Mat, Camping Gear, Blue, Large

I purchased this pad based on the reviews. I’ve only used it for a weekend camping with the family and I think it’s a great buy. I also read the negative reviews on it, and in looking at the images now, I kinda see where those unhappy customers come from (some of the images are doctored to make the pad look thicker) nonetheless it still is a good buy even if it may not be as thick as some of the images make it look. The pad is not thick but compared with my older backpacking pads, it is certainly thick and comfortable for a self-inflatable pad. I’m 6.2 180lbs and slept on it with my toddler son, I’d give it a 4.5 stars; the material is firm and the foam cells inside dense. The pillows are great as well but basically airbags so not very comfortable but it gets fairly small when packed. The bag is flimsy indeed but I really don’t care about the bag, I have some velcro straps. No, this is not a europlush mattress, not very thick but for a self-inflatable backpacking/camping pad and for under $100, I think it’s a great buy.

I wanted to really love this camping pad, and for *me* it was pretty good. We went camping for 2 nights and I slept great. I woke up and wasn’t sore at all! Which is usually not the case when we use an air mattress for camping. However, my husband didn’t like it because he didn’t think there was enough padding. He wants to go back to the air mattress.- Pros: 1) Great thickness/padding for me, and comfortable. 2) I like there are blow up pillows integrated as a separate part of the rest of the mattress 3) Self-inflating means I don’t need bring a pump! Just twist the 2 nozzles at the bottom to inflate.Cons: 1) Not enough padding for someone heavier (~200 lbs) 2) The bag is pretty weak and will tear if you force it. 3) NO INSTRUCTIONS on how to roll it back up. After some trial and error/ and my husband ripping the bag totally open (I had to sew it back up and re-think how to fold it back at home), I learned you should lay it out flat, fold it length wise into itself with the *open ends going up the middle* and use the snaps to shut on itself (so the seam where the snaps are, go lengthwise up the middle), then roll it from the pillow area down to the nozzles, squishing the air out, and then tighten the nozzles to finish.4) When all rolled up, this full size mattress pad is way bigger than our previous air mattress, (of course then you don’t have to bring a pump) but it still takes up more room.

I’ve purchased a handful of air mattresses including the “never flat” one and they’ve all failed me. I took my “never flat” one camping and the rocks below punctured holes through the tarp and the tent and into the mattress. Even the regular air mattresses have leaked air over time with use. I’ve given up on air mattresses and found this. It self inflates. (You just have to blow a little air into the pillows)It’s compact.It’s not too heavy. (I’m not sure I’d hike it on my back all day but I can carry it into the car or bedroom, etc)I can pull it out at home for my child to nap/lay on in the living room on the hardwood floor.I can layer a bed where the mattress is hard as a rock. ( see pictured). I posted the picture for reference so you know how big the camping mat is compared to a full sized bed. (Don’t mind the heart looking stain. My toddler dropped food on it and I had to wipe it up.)I’ve yet to take it camping but I’ve used it to lay on the hardwood floors in my house and it’s definitely comfortable. I purchased a second one as well. They have buttons on the side to connect multiple mats if needed. My toddler likes to sleep on the floor, especially in the summer, so this is perfect for us. One for the house and one for the grandparents house.I’m not a big pillow person so I can’t comment on how comfortable that is.I’ve yet to pack it back up so I don’t know the ease of it. Seems easy though.I had trouble inflating the bed at first. You just have to loosen the two black knobs, allow it to inflate, and then tighten them back up before laying on it.

Biggest Gripe: One pillow is already leaking upon just the second use. It deflates entirely within minutes.Pros: Inflation is easy and pad is quite comfortable. Nice to not feel another’s movements beside you because of the slim profile while also being plenty firm to not feel the ground beneath you.Cons: Difficult to deflate and repack. Managed to do so solo the first time but is much easier as a 2 person job. And I’m very unsure of this pad’s durability over time because one pillow already doesn’t hold air upon just the second use.

Just like my title says, this is not a great camping mattress. It’s too bulky to carry around, especially after use, you won’t be able to make it somewhat compact again, and it’s rather huge, don’t even know how to store it. It’s not overly comfortable either. Not the best purchase. I’d recommend you look for an alternative.

Muy comodo y facil de usar, se me hace mas espacioso que otros colchones inflables pero por la comididad si vale la pena sacrificar espacio por confort muy recomendado.

Bought this for our camping trip last month. Easy to set up and very comfortable to sleep on. Love the built in pillow.

El colchón en el primer uso le salió una burbuja de aire, por lo cual lo mandé de regreso!