Camping Air Beds: Therm-a-Rest Base Camp Sleeping Mat Review

I took this on a Boy Scout campout to rest my old bones on for three days and loved it.I slept well on rocks and tree roots!In the past I've often used a Coleman air mattress, but those can get pretty chilly when the temp drops.Kind of like sleeping on an ice block!Plus the air mattress is heavy and a pain to set up (have to haul batteries, pump, etc).This Therm-a-Rest was almost as comfortable as the air mattress.Well worth it considering that it kept me warmer than the air mattress and it was easy to set up (just open the valve!).It's very light and easy to transport.I highly recommend getting the "stuff sack" for this model.Makes it easier to pack/transport.I got the XL as opposed to the regular sized one.It gave me more room to move around.

Whatever you do, don't store it rolled up!I ruined a different sleeping pad by making this mistake.They develop a foam memory and won't inflate properly if stored long term rolled up.

I'll give this my high recommendation!See you on the trail!

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Product Description:
Therm-a-Rest's Camp & Comfort mattresses offer incomparable softness and warmth, making them ideal for camping trips where waking up refreshed is priority number one. The BaseCamp mattress is Therm-a-Rest's most deluxe classic-style mattress, with a straightforward design that's been providing dependable comfort under the stars for more than 35 years. Updated with the best available components, the mattress is built to last for years, with a durable exterior that holds up to frequent use. The BaseCamp also features a high-loft foam core that provides superior warmth and comfort for all seasons, making it great for family campers, car campers, and base campers. And thanks to the self-inflating valve, you don't need to haul along a foot pump or stand near an electrical outlet to set up the mattress. The BaseCamp truly provides the comforts of home in a portable, easy-to-carry design. The BaseCamp comes in regular, large, and extra-large sizes.

The BaseCamp features a high-loft foam core for superior warmth and comfort. Regular Specifications:

Large Specifications:

About Therm-a-Rest
In 1971, Seattle aerospace giant Boeing announced the largest layoff in company history, resulting in 50,000 people losing their jobs. Among the jobless were Jim Lea and Neil Anderson, both engineers who were eager to get back to work. Turning to friend John Burroughs--an avid mountain climber--for ideas, Burroughs suggested a better sleeping mattress, specifically one that was lightweight, warm, and comfortable. Taking their inspiration from gardening cushions that expelled air as the gardener shifted his or her weight, the duo took a piece of open-cell foam and sandwiched it between two pieces of airtight fabric. Using an old sandwich maker, they melted the fabric onto the foam, creating a bond that was perfectly airtight. After adding a valve, their prototype was ready to test. Within two years, Lea and Anderson had partnered with Burroughs to begin production of Therm-a-Rest pads, the world's first self-inflating mattress. Under the name Cascade Designs, the private, family-owned company has grown into one of the most respected outdoor manufacturers in the world. Still based in Seattle, Cascade Designs sticks to the same fundamental principles it was founded upon: providing relevant and innovative products, exceptional quality, and service that exceeds your expectations.