Have used doodles for years in travel and at home.Just roll it up and stick in suitcase..takes up no room at all. When at your destination, just blow it up and go to the pool or ocean. Just returned from Aruba and everyone I passed by inquired on how to get them. I started using at least 5 yrs ago and still have some originals...give a lot of them away, so order new ones almost yearly. Try it, you''ll love it!