I used a Pharoah on Isle Roayle last summer and at first had problems with it not holding air. The solution is simple - don't blow it up too much before you lay on it. It should be so empty it looks less than 1/2 full. It will still hold you up and be very comfortable - and it takes up so much less space than a foam pad.

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I fault the instructions for not having a warning in big letters not to overinflate.

First of all, that is not the pharaoh in the picture, the pharoah is shaped like a mummy and has blow up sides.
not important however, since you wont be able to keep air in this thing.
It comes with a patch kit, should come with air compressor. I bought one, brought it on a five day trip, was flat the first night, patched it, it proceeded to spring leaks everywhere.
I brought it back, the store was happy to give me another, first night on next trip, flat. I'm not sure whats worse frankly, blowing that son of a bitch up every hour or listening to your buddy laugh and brag on his thermarest.
I went and purchased a new guidelight from thermarest, its lighter and actually holds air, and provides great comfort.

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