As a college design student I am frequently carrying my laptop around, but would just throw my mouse and mouse pad into my backpack, and this wasn't really the best idea, as the mouse pad would get folded and the mouse would be slightly damaged. So I was pretty excited when I found the mouse trap but I was skeptical that the surface wouldn't be good for mousing, however I was totally wrong, it is definitely one of the best mouse pads I have used. Also even though the mouse might create dimples and divots on the surface, it quickly regenerates to its smooth original form.
Pretty amazing product.