45F, 5' 1", in a 2013 Honda CRV, 1 week roadtrip Oct 2020.

Had to get out of my house/prison mid-pandemic but with no set destination I wasn't certain I would always find covid-free accommodations. So I figured an air mattress would be a good 'last resort.'

I topped it with Target 1.5" memory foam mattress topper in Full, folded in half and wrapped it all in a gray blanket. Topped that with a sleeping bag, pillow and an extra throw blanket. I had the space. I folded down the back seat on driver side. The air mattress was a wee bit long to fit between the driver seat and the hatchback but I rolled it a little at the top for more pillow effect. I only ended up sleeping that way twice, plus one extended riverside reading session while it was raining. This mattress was SUPER comfy!!! I have slept in the back before and it was miserable before this air mattress. My middle-age hips ached no matter how thick the pile of blankets. (I like doing those weekend trips where you flip a coin at intersections to decide which way to turn. Never know where you'll go!) Now that I have this mattress, I'll be able to do more of my Last Minute Coin Flip Trips!!

Knowing air mattresses can stretch and feel less full, I pumped it up a couple days before I left and spent some TV time using it to make sure it wouldn't stretch or bust a hole during my trip. I have not had to add air since the first time. The trick to inflating it is to fully COVER the hole while pressing, and fully UNCOVER the hole when releasing. Covering the hole pushes ALL the air from the 'ante-chamber' into the mattress, then refills the chamber on the release. I think there is a one way valve so the mattress does not lose air on the release. Simple, brilliant engineering. The relase valve is on the flip side. Sleep with the valve ends at your feet.

Deflating was even easier. Pull the full release valve and roll from the opposite end. I deflated partway, then unrolled it, folded in half lengthwise and started rolling/deflating again. I had it completely deflated and EASILY back in the storage bag in about 3 minutes.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that this mattress doesn't require extra pieces (like separate foot pump) that could get lost or just take up unnecessary space or require electricity. It is the perfect camping air mattress.

I could easily fit 2 of these in the back of my CRV and take my YA niece next trip but then I'd have to find a new spot to store all my snacks. :)

General sleeping in car tips: I took hangers to drip dry rain jackets and they ended up being useful to block light coming in through the back windows at night. Also some welcome stations (Virginia, Pennsylvania) allow overnight parking while others (Georgia) have a 2 hour max. Some truck stops have showers for a fee. Leave only footprints, take only pictures.

I teach camping classes annually to a group of scout parents. After testing tons of products, including name brand, technical, and expensive choices from my local recreational equipment co-op, this is the sleeping pad I keep coming back to:
- fairly easy (but perhaps annoying) to inflate, as long as you can reasonably balance on one foot while pumping with the other
- does not bottom out! As a plus-size camper, this is particularly important to me. I inflate to the max, then let out a little air - the process is very easy.
- insulates from cold well. I've used this pad down to 20* F, combined with a reflective Arcturus tarp under and a 20* F sleeping bag, plus appropriate base layers. No probs with cold.
- for the value, it is ridiculously inexpensive.
- fairly lightweight, particularly for car campers. Not sure if I'd take this backpacking, but I'd be tempted.
- wide enough for wiggle room, but not so wide that you're taking up all the space in the tent
- does not make a lot of noise - love that about this.

I did receive one of these mats once that would not inflate, and I returned it. As always, test your gear before going to be sure it works! It sucks to get to your destination and have defective materials. Highly recommend this sleeping pad as part of your car camping sleep system!

Easy to inflate and stays inflated all night long. The length was perfect for folks 6 feet tall. Have used it on 3 camping excursions in 2023 and and very pleased with the quality and price :)

Upon purchasing the YSXHW Inflating Camping Pads I was preparing to take a trip down to Florida. And was thinking of using it to get in some sleep in between stops, I did a test run in one of the parks I was at. And it was a little rough starting out getting it inflated I overlooked one obvious step. You must be sure to place and keep your foot completely over the hole under the red plug cap while pumping up and down with that foot. It takes a little knee work LoL, but it does work. After getting it inflated I tested it for a little bit and I will say it's good for taking a quick nap 45min to an hr. But I can also see using it with a sleeping bag for that extra level of comfort. It's good for putting a little extra space between you and the ground or that little extra comfort when needing to sleep in your car for a couple of nights. Whatever the reason(s) I feel this inflating camping pad is a perfect idea for the job, and it's at a good price also. And once you get the just of it, it's quick and easy to set up and deflate and put away. Oh, did I mention that it comes with a nice stylish but tough carrying bag, which allows it to take-up hardly any space I would deafeningly recommend this camping pad to family and friends.

All three of my kids are in Boy Scouts, as is my husband. I got this pad for him and our middle son. While they do say it is a bit bulky and heavy when combined with the rest of their camping gear, the comfort sleeping on it and the fact it does not get their sleeping bags cold in sub 40 degree temps makes up for it. It is easy to inflate and deflate, and it is high enough off the ground to keep them warm. And it is big enough for my 6'0, 170lbs husband, but still small enough to fit in his tent.

It could use a better stuff sack though. We thought about buying a different storage bag that better attaches to their backpacks. That's the only negative. Otherwise we highly recommend this sleeping pad!