Gear Doctors Gear Doctors- Self Inflating Sleeping Pad - Ultra Lightweight Foam Filling 1.5-inch Thick Mat Perfect Size Mattress for Camping Backpacking Travel with Insulation for Cold Winters

I’ve used the Four Season Cam self-inflating sleeping pad a few times now, and overall, it’s a solid product. It offers great comfort and insulation, especially in colder conditions, and the self-inflating feature works well without much effort. However, the reason I’m giving it 3 stars is the weight. It’s noticeably heavy, which makes it less ideal for backpacking or lightweight travel. If you're car camping or don’t mind the extra bulk, it’s a great choice. But for those looking to keep their gear light, this might be a drawback. Still, the quality and comfort are there—it just depends on your needs.

This is a really well made and comfortable mat. It self inflates within minutes and if you prefer you can just add a bit more sturdiness by blowing a few breaths of air into the nozzle. I was camping in the Cairngorms last week in winter conditions and have used various other mats made by other companies in similar situations but none of them kept me as warm in my sleeping bag as my Gear Doctors one. The actual owner of the family based company Mike has personally contacted me for my opinion of his product and asked if I have had any problems with it which I haven't but was told by him that if there happened to be in the future he assured me that he has given all of his products a warranty that he will stand by 100% I have purchased many products from numerous sellers and have never been notified personally by the owner of the company and to me that speaks volumes of how much pride he takes in both the quality of his work and the opinion and aftercare of his customers. I have already been recommending Gear Doctors to some of my climbing colleagues.

I purchased this sleeping pad back in 2022 and have now used it on many camping trips across all seasons. It is a great piece of gear, and has been durable as well as comfortable. Takes a few minutes to inflate but I set up other stuff around camp while it's filling. You can top off with a few breaths if you want firmer sleep. Packing is also simple. My most recent trip was car camping, and the tent site was quite rocky. The Gear Doctor pad really helped sitting on tent floor and tarp. Plus, it was unseasonably chilly and the pad kept me nice and warm under my sleeping bag. I am 6 ft, 180lbs, and it's plenty big. I tend to leave it slightly under inflated so it won't slide and is a bit more comfortable. It's been stomped on, tossed around, stuff dropped on it, and never any issues. It's extremely light, but a little bulky for REALLY ultra-light backpacking. Takes up a decent portion of my 40 liter pack. That said, it works great and beats sleeping on the ground or the thin "yoga mat" style pads. I've been very happy with the Gear Doctors sleeping pad long-term and feel good knowing it has a lifetime warranty. If you're considering it, go for it.

The first time I inflated it, it looked a bit thin but after blowing into it a few times and lying down on it, the support for my back was excellent

I bought this to take with me to Glastonbury 2022 and not only is it light and really compact when rolled up it is tough! I've had camping mats fail on me after a couple of days but with this I have so much confidence that it'll last and worth paying that bit more for. It's a large design and inflates nicely on it's own with just a bit of topping up needed to really strengthen it. Kept me warm and comfortable over the five nights and is even better when paired with a camping bed! Hope to have this for all my future camping adventures A+