Made in the USA in Seattle, WA the Therm-a-rest Dreamtime provides the ultimate comfort for year round camping when size and weight, or packed size and weight, really aren’t of concern. The Dreamtime consists of three elements and those elements include a thick 3” self inflating pad, stacked on top of that is a plush layer of memory foam and then a top protective layer with a microfiber surface that provides just a great, great next to skin feel and a comfortable night sleep. The self inflating portion of the Dreamtime you can see is a very thick pad. It can be removed entirely and used independently as a very warm, self inflating sleeping base. This layer of isotonic memory foam that lies right over top of it provides absolute contour hugging comfort; really bolstering the comfort level on this pad. An finally on top, this protective covering, which is removable and machine washable, not only delivers next to skin comfort but this microfiber top, you know, very easily allows you to brush away dirt and debris and looks brand new. On the other side of the Dreamtime, you’ll see the exit valve here; the exit port for the inflater which makes this easy to inflate. You’ll see a nice haul handle here and integrated roll up straps with buckling that makes this really easy to store and to transport. A feature here on the side, some lash straps that run up the side of the pad, that allow you to couple it with a second Dreamtime to build your home away from home. Therm-a-rest does recommend that you store any self-inflating pad with the integrated valve open. When they ship the pads they are in a compressed state so when you purchase a new self inflating pad it’s recommended that you open that valve and give the pad 24 hours, or whatever time you can give it, open so that the foam can rebound a little bit and get to something closer to full inflation.