I am new to backpacking and spent the better part of three months researching sleep systems for my needs. My honest choices where between the Ecotek Hybern8 and the Nemo Tensor pad but was dissatisfied with the short comings of both, one is really expensive and the other seems like it is low quality. I saw the Sierra Madre Research XL Air Pad as a good compromise of both price and performance and not feeling as confident as I should have I ordered it. I was blown away with the quality of the material and construction, how warm it was and the size fit. Most pads are 74 inches (my exact height!) but this pad has ample space for a tall person. I have since used it for backpacking, RV'ing and even at home when I needed to sleep away from others while I was sick and it has kept me comfortable every time. It has become more than just an inflatable mattress pad to sleep in the woods, it is my go to bed when I can't use my bed. I love the design of the one way valve, how small it packs down too, the included pump sack to aid in inflation (especially when its cold out, you don't want to fill it with moister from your lungs!). I slept warm on it during a 34 degree F camp out. SMR is know for their hammocks (at least from the reviews I have seen) but I highly recommend this pad to backpackers looking for a warm (rated R-value 5.0) reliable pad that wont take up much space, especially those ready to drop big money on backcountry or REI Co-Op for a Thermarest or Nemo pad. This pad has what it takes to go head to head in comfort, weight and reliability without taking a huge bite out of your pocket book. I can confidently take this on any adventure!