The ultralight thru-hiking crowd may turn their nose up at a pad weighing more than a pound, but our testers felt that there is a strong argument to be made for the Nemo Astro Insulated pad for those looking on the more comfortable and luxurious end of the spectrum for backpacking. After all, it isn't about how quickly you get there, it's about the experience along the way, and for those who need the ability to easily dial in the loft and enough cushion to side sleep or pitch on rooty ground, the Astro is a solid performer. If you're simply looking for the lightest sleeping pad, the Astro is not your horse. If you want something capable of handling a multi-night backpacking trip without sacrificing sleep comfort, keep on reading, or just get this pad because it's pretty dang comfortable.