Sleeping Pads

great for the beach 

Reviewed by: Christine Corcoran, Glastonbury, Connecticut USA
Review Date: 2007-12-13

This blanket has an opening in the middle which is great for placing the beach umbrella.
It also washes up beautifully
Since it folds up to the size of a newspaper folded in half, I keep it in my trunk for emergencies.

Great as blanket and pillow 

Reviewed by: Beth P, California
Review Date: 2007-01-08

We use this when traveling with our kids. Great for impromtu picnics. Easy to fold back up in itself and use as a pillow for long car rides. I'll keep it in the car always.

Outdoor Blanket / Poncho 

Reviewed by: Angela Abraham, Tecumseh, MI USA
Review Date: 2007-11-11

The blankets worked great - kept my soccer kids warm and dry when they were off the field - easy to keep clean too!

Great item for all Sports Families! 

Reviewed by: C. Berouty, Redondo Beach CA
Review Date: 2007-06-26

We spend many hours at softball and soccer fields and when it gets cold this Coleman 3 in 1 blanket makes a hugh difference. No wind goes through it and the fleece inside is warm and toasty!

Perfect companion 

Reviewed by: B. Parker, Alexandria, VA United States
Review Date: 2007-12-13

I carried this with me all summer long. It's not extremely bulky when enclosed in it's pouch, stays dry and clean with the waterproof side down and is cool and comfortable on the fleece top. Cleans easily. Great for picnics.

Feather weight. 

Reviewed by: Robert J. Dixon, Boonton, NJ USA
Review Date: 2010-06-06

Found this item perfect for backpacking and it being a light as a feather product, I feel this added comfort when sleeping to be well worth my taking it along. It maybe a large piece, but you will not know its on your back. Campers can put it to use for the shear extra feel out in the woods

For Better Comfort -- try this ! 

Reviewed by: C. Drake, Eugene, Or USA
Review Date: 2009-07-03

First off, at 6'3". and 235 lbs. -- it takes a decent heavy duty mattress to be comfortable. Putting a knee on a Colman "air" mattress will cause seam leaks, if it is full, done that twice. So I looked for a heavier duty one at a reasonable price. The 3 in. thickness is a big deal at night, I tried 1" thick mats a while back, and would not like to have to spend a week on one. They all need inflating/deflating cycles to break in -- and several times before real use!

The thicker 3" texsport is way more comfy than the measly 1 inch mat. The self inflating is also the only real way to avoid packing a hand pump, or elect. inflator. Most of my boat building buddies pack self inflators. Yes, they pack bigger but not so much that you would do without it, unless you are young and can sleep on rocks anyhow.

After breaking in, inflate for use, seal the cap, and your own body heat will help inflate it more as the air warms up. I thought it was a bit thin but now it is indeed three full inches thick, takes a few nights first. I put a blanket between the mattress and my bag, so the "dimples" are less noticable. Be sure to crack the valve in the morning, as sun or hot weather can inflate it (maybe) a bit too much, closing it at dinner time works for me.

I am very happy with this mattress, and expect it to hold up way beyond the "air only" type, and the foam inside makes it a bit warmer to sleep on too.

Best wishes, Cal

Nice Self inflating Pad 

Reviewed by: Dave Tsunami, USA
Review Date: 2008-08-19

Price: Very Good
Quality: Better than expected
Size: Rolls up small, inflates thick enough to make the ground comfortable.
Color: Dark enough to not show too much dirt.
Kid/Scout friendly: Yes it is easy to use.

Overall: A or A- great considering the price.

Decent Mattress 

Reviewed by: Matthew J. Fitch, Jackson, MI USA
Review Date: 2008-11-17

I'm a fairly tall guy - 6'2" (1.88 m) and one thing that always bothered me about the small pads/mattresses was that my legs never got any support. This mattress was big enough for me to sleep comfortably. This mattress is heavier than the foam pads one would find at a local mega-mart (WalMart, Meijer, Kmart, etc.) but I think it's worth it! My only concern with this product is that it doesn't compact well. After I roll it up, it has a diameter of 10-12 inches (25-30 cm); making it bulky and sometimes hard to control.

Super! If you're the right size 

Reviewed by: Noname,
Review Date: 2009-08-22

My husband, 6'2" 190 lbs., has trouble staying on this mat. He's not a restless sleeper. I'm 5'5" 130 lbs. I have no trouble staying on the mat. It's perfect.

When setting up, I just open the valve and blow some air in with my mouth, then close the valve. It takes a little experimenting to get it just the way I like it. Sometimes, it's overinflated, sometimes not enough. Once the valve is sealed, the air stays in all night. I'm camping as I write this review, and I woke up last night thinking I was sleeping on a mattress. It's so comfortable compared to the foam mat I used last year when I thought my back was going to break.

I had contemplated getting an Aerobed, but this Texport will work out just fine. Better than an Aerobed, as that would just take up so much room in the tent. I'm glad I went with Texport. Larger people like my husband might want something different.

Good air mattress, but a bit heavy for hiking 

Reviewed by: R. I. Gallo, Miami, FL United States
Review Date: 2010-03-10

I purchased this mattress for the Barefoot Mailman Hike (a Boy Scout event) that goes from Pompano Beach to South Beach. This is a 35 mile trek that requires an overnight campout. We are required to carry all items we would be using and this mattress looked smaller and more compact than the one I have. It was probably the biggest and heaviest item I carried in my backpack at around 7 pounds. I did find it easy to inflate and it did give good support throughout the night. With the exception of the weight, I think it is a good mattress but plan to put it to the test in upcoming campouts. It deflated easily and the straps kept it rolled up nicely.