The mat is fairly heavy compared to other "backpacking" brands, but for the price, worth the extra lb. or so. I find it insane that a company expects you to shell out $30, $40, $50 and even $100+ for a sleeping mat. I am not going into arctic weather, hurricane conditions, or trekking the sahara. Insult to injury is the idea that a $20 or $30 pillow is also needed, ill pass.