Ozark Trail Self-Inflating Large Rectangular Sleeping Pad

Just got it today. Took it out of the package to give it a test run before actually going camping with it. As it is double folded from factory packing you have to completely unroll and flatten it out. Pop the first (top) valve on it for it to start pulling air inside. It's a one-way valve so the air will only go in not out. As the directions say it may take a while for it to completely puff up after being in factory packaging (up to 30min.). You can blow in a couple of puffs of air to assist it as it's puffing up. The foam inside is literally only 2" or so thick. Once it's completely relaxed and puffed up you can blow in more air manually (doesn't take much). I was quite surprised how easy it was and how firm it actually got, and the pillow end was twice as thick. It was very comfortable. I will be using it camping on top of another old yoga mat inside my tent so bonus cushing as the old mat is starting to get worn out/flat. When you want to deflate it, you pop the secondary larger valve which will let all the air out and allow you to roll it up. Tip: When rolling up flip it over so valve is on the outside once all rolled up and can be easily closed. Don't try to fold it up like it came from the factory. Start from the pillow end and work your way down to the valve end. Roll the whole thing from one end to the other with a lot of squishing and pressure to get it all compacted back down to fit in the bag they give. I had to keep putting a knee on it to keep up the pressure while rolling. You want to get as much of the air out as possible and roll it up tight. It will fit in the bag they give you. It also comes with some elastic straps to help keep it rolled up. I think this camping season will be a lot more comfortable and easier on my back. I'm 56 so old age is rolling in. LOL. Side note: It does come with two patches and directions tucked into the carry bag inside pocket flap. Seems very sturdy solid and don't think it will pop easy. Not like most of those other blow-up beds. Won't be worrying about it deflating in the middle of the night as well. Should travel well and is pretty light weight. I have a single person tent enough room to sleep in and what not. Oh, when completely inflated it's like 6' 5" long so tall people friendly.

I needed a good quality/low cost sleeping pad for occasionally primitive camping conditions, and this one performed very well this past weekend, certainly beyond expectations considering the very reasonable price. One note---I had trouble finding the instructions, which are enclosed in a small pocket inside the carrying bag, but eventually figured out how to inflate and deflate on my own. You also have to be careful when pulling and yanking on the rubber valve plugs to avoid ripping them but this was only a minor thing. Otherwise, this is a very nice and reliable sleeping pad, and it certainly saved my poor back against the hard ground.

This worked great for my camping trip. I did this in lieu of an air mattress and was happy with this purchase and the price.

STORAGE BAG:We have two of these mats, and I noticed the storage bags are actually different sizes. One is pretty snug, so it can be a little difficult to get the mat in and out, while the other bag has plenty of room and is super easy to use. Hopefully this is just a manufacturing variation! INFLATION:This mat is really easy to set up! Just open the valve and let it fill on its own. I especially like that you can add more air by blowing into it if you want a thicker, firmer cushion. It makes a noticeable difference when you're trying to get comfortable on the ground. OVERALL:Definitely worth the $35! It provides a nice layer of cushioning between your sleeping bag and the ground without being overly complicated to set up or pack away. We used it for our first camping trip and were really happy with it. It made sleeping on the ground much more comfortable, and I'm hoping it holds up for many more camping trips because so far, it's been a great value!

This is prior to actually using it but out of the box (and into the bag) it looks well built. Seems appear to be welded together strongly. Will most likely review after usage but for now just want to post this up after reading some reviews. It fits inside the bag, use the black elastics for a head band or for holding the mat together prior to slipping it into the bag. Unroll the mat from the box and simply re-roll it as you'd sleep on it. From the top down with the air valve open to expel the air. Slips neatly into the supplied bag.

Barely self inflates but only takes a few good puffs of air once the foam inside is fully decompressed. Air is extremely difficult to get out so there's no way it will ever fit back in the stuff sack. But with a cot I was very comfortable on this sleeping pad and it's pretty cheap.

1) inflating does not happen 2) it does not fit into bag it comes with unless you have a machine to compress it down 3) complete waste of money 4) LOOK ELSEWHERE

doesnt deflate, doenst fit in box or bag, super slippery and doesn't stay dry. absorbs moisture super easily

DEFECTIVE - Does NOT deflate! I called the customer support number that this company gave to another reviewer with the same problem - TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! He didn't listen; said it wasn't under warranty; that I must have damaged it! DO NOT BUY THIS! It doesn't deflate at all. Now, I'm out $30.

not self inflating. was missing patches. hard to inflate