Now featuring contour-hugging memory foam, the DreamTime mattress provides unmatched support and pillow top comfort. A machine-washable cover encases this foam and a luxurious, self-inflating mattress with protection for use anywhere. A microfiber top adds next-to-skin comfort for a truely decadent rest. Dimensions: 63x196cm(25x77in) Weight: 3600 grams (7lbs 15oz) Thickness: 9cm (3.5 inches) R-Value: 9.0
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I have a bad back, and slept on this for a month when I visited India. It was wonderful! I never had any back pain in the morning, which had been the case when I have slept on a futon or the ground. I will admit that the Therm-a-rest Dream Time is expensive, but it is hard to beat from a comfort standpoint. By the way, you can control how firm or soft it is to some extent by how much air you put into the self-inflating pad.
Although it would probably not be a great choice for back packing, it does roll up in a fairly compact roll for transport. The model I got was the extra large, which is the 30" wide self-inflating pad with a foam pad on top. It has a removable, washable fleece cover over both pads. I would purchase it again and highly recommend it to others.
My only small complaint is that the "extra large" Therm-a-rest stuff sack does NOT fit the Dream Time (it is way too small!). To my knowledge, Therm-a-rest does not make a stuff sack for the Dream Time, but I wish they did. The Dream Time does come in a plastic sleeve with a zipper, but there is no handle or strap to transport it, making it awkward to carry from place to place, because it is big and sort of bulky (with no handle).