There s no way around it.
How to store self inflating mat.
For backpacking put your sleeping pad in its stuff sack.
A self inflating sleeping pad is very durable but it is possible to puncture it if you aren t careful.
They simply have so much more to offer and for around the same price as their non self inflating opposite numbers.
Jim runs through how to clean store and look after self inflating.
This self inflating process can take anywhere from a few minutes to hours depending on the thickness of the foam and on how long it has been compressed.
Pack your sleeping pad carefully.
A self inflating mattress does not require any sort of inflator or pump to inflate.
Be sure to treat your mattress with care.
Just open the air valve s and the inner foam core expands to its original shape drawing air into the chamber.
The higher the r value figure the more insulating the mat will be.
This is a numerical figure determined by a laboratory test.
You ve got your winter gear now get outside and use it.
Self inflating mats are a layer of foam sandwiched inside an air tight shell with a valve.
The foam inside the mattress will take a bit longer to flatten out again.
The valve is closed when its rolled up.
Care will be the same for any self inflating pad store them with the valve open and as flat and un compressed as possible.
Don t pack it with sharp or pointy objects.
A self inflating sleeping mat is an absolute must on every expedition or trip in the mountains.
Not only are self inflating mats very packable but they re extremely comfortable as well.
If you ve just bought a shiny new sleeping mat but are unsure how to show it the appropriate love and care watch this video.
In contrast to a normal sleeping mat self inflating ones weigh only slightly more.
Storing your self inflating mattress depends on how much space you have.
Most mat manufacturers state the warmth resistance value r value of their mat.
In contrast to an ordinary blow up sleeping mat self inflating mats do weigh a little more but they make up for that in so many other ways.