Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro (Closeout) Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad

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I recently spent 12 nights on this thing, and it was perfectly comfortable to me. The NeoAir is lighter and much more compact, but it's a pain to blow up each night and I actually don't like how it evenly distributes the pressure when I lie on my back. I want more pressure on my shoulders and tailbone than the small of my back. This mattress, containing the foam, was much, much, more comfortable for me, and worth the extra pack space and weight.

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I'd gotten used to packing my NeoAir. This mattress takes a LOT more space in the pack.

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The Regular-Wide is big enough for an older adult male... While the pad says it's 25" wide, in reality the "air cushion border" takes up 1" each side, leaving a 23" wide Self Inflating sleeping surface max width - which is just fine for a broad-shouldered, 6' 200# adult male and clearly saves cost and weight even though it might seem this approach doesn't provide a true 25" wide SI pad sleeping surface. The 2" thickness is also adequate for that person as a side sleeper, and the taper of the pad is not so severe to find your legs falling off. All in all, a "Right-Sized SI Pad". The bottom of the pad is 75D, making it more durable than the ProLite series, and the top side is 50D. Only the Trail Lite is 75D top and bottom. This combination is a good choice for a person who wants to "purchase failure insurance", both in having the more durable bottom fabric and open cell foam thickness as safeguards against a completely failed air pad. Note, too, that for storage, the "air cushion border" deflates, so the open valve storage width is a bit more than 23" width compared to the full 25" for models like the SI Long Trail Lite, Trail Scout, or ProLite. Once fully inflated for a few days, and allowed to rest with open valve, re-inflation from backpacked size takes 6 to 8 breaths (maybe more for a smaller person) after self inflation, a few of them just to fill the "air cushion border". A pump sack isn't required, but useful to keep moisture out of your foam if you also take the pump sack for packing your sleep socks, balaclava, and warm sleep long-sleeve T.

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Fleeting. While cost and actual pad sleeping surface may initially seem Therm-a-Rest took short cuts, the design goal compromises made here (in cost-size-weight-durability-comfort) were well made.

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Sleeping pad is made from quality material and workmanship. Super comfortable great for a good night sleep

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So far no dislikes

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Inflated quickly. I have several Therma-A-Rest pads and they'll all been of excellent quality.

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Bought this as a gift and they wanted a rectangular pad, so we returned this one. Not a dislike, just personal preference. The color is personally not my favorite.

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Easy to fill. Sleeps well.

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None

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This pad is replacing a 15+ year old Therm-A-Rest that finally split a seam. I chose the TrailPro because it is the only regular length pad that is wide. I’m getting old, I like my comfort and am willing to tote a little extra weight. So far I’m not disappointed. I love the extra width of this pad as I toss and turn a lot when I sleep. I don’t find myself falling off the pad in the middle of the night. The extra thickness and insulation really make this the ideal pad for me.

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None at all, however I’d like to suggest to Therm-A-Rest that they offer a few more pads with regular length/wide.

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Light weight and packs fairly small Insulates effectively Good value

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The foam pad is narrower than the cover. This may be typical of sleeping pads, but I recommend getting at least the regular-wide size.

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Lightweight 4 season Comfortable even for side sleepers Inflates fast Very comfortable Great quality

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The color is a bit much but doesn't detract from the comfortabililty. No repair kit.