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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad
I just purchased one of these not long ago from this website....
By daniel.yin1413438
Ranked #966 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
May 5, 2009
I just purchased one of these not long ago from this website. As far as long term storage is concerned (several weeks or more), would it be better to leave it rolled at full width outside of the stuff sack or is it ok to fold it into thirds, roll it, and store it in the sack?
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By Lori2000
Ranked #498 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
October 27, 2009
There is NO FOAM to degrade in the NeoAir. That's why you can blow it up. For long term storage I would lay it out or hang it open and flat, or with one or two loose (not creased) folds if space is an issue.
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By Caleb Garrett
Ranked #657 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
June 11, 2009
Do not roll it up. My pad developed a leak from leaving it rolled up during storage when I first started backpacking.
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By mrberry
Ranked #867 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
May 30, 2009
The previous two suggestions are somewhat true, but I would recommend storing the Neo Air just as Cascade Designs recommends storing the the ProLite series: unrolled with the valve OPEN. Closing the valve traps moisture and air inside, which can degrade the foam, or possibly cause a burst if the air inside warms and expands past capacity. Cheers!
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By Chad Thornley
Ranked #620 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
May 6, 2009
I know that for the other thermarest pads they recommend leaving them inflated for storage, but not sure about this one... My guess would be to keep it rolled loosely, but not required to have it inflated because of the difference in materials.
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