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Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
How fast does this inflate?
By Em
Ranked #742 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
May 31, 2009
How fast does this inflate?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Brian Reyman
Ranked #129 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
September 9, 2010
Things also re-inflate better if you store it open and flat, with the valve open. I keep mine under my bed when not in use. I then roll it up and pack it up when I head out. It inflates much faster when I get to camp that way (it's also shown that it increase the longevity of the pad).
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By moroni
Ranked #17 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
July 29, 2009
Start self-inflating your pad as soon as you get to camp by placing it in direct sunlight. This will allow it to inflate much faster & eliminate the need to blow into it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Josh
Ranked #131 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
July 10, 2009
if you are concerned about blowing into it because of the moisture freezing and making you cold, I wouldn't worry too much. Literally a few breaths is all it takes. Not really enough to worry about moisture.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Josh
Ranked #131 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
July 10, 2009
It takes just a few breathes to inflate it. It takes a few minutes if you want to wait but even then you will probably still need to blow a bit into it. Maybe I have never been patient enough to just wait but it really is no big deal to inflate by blowing into it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Ian Mangiardi
Ranked #282 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
June 10, 2009
if you inflate it yourself and don't wait for it to "self-inflate" itll take about 30 seconds
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By Liz Putnam
Ranked #439 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
May 31, 2009
The Thermarest pads I've used only take a few minutes - maybe 5-10? Never timed it. I usually just blow it up using good 'ol fashioned lung power and then it's less than 30 seconds.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon, die-cut foam
- Dimensions:
- [small ] 20 x 47 x 1.5 in; [regular ] 20 x 72 x 1.5 in; [large ] 25 x 77 x 1.5 in
- Rolled Size:
- (small) 11 x 4 in, (regular) 11 x 4.8 in, (large) 13 x 1.5 in
- Weight:
- (small) 1 lb 1 oz, (regular) 1 lb 8 oz, (large) 2 lb 1 oz
- Recommended Use:
- four-season backpacking, winter camping, mountaineering, ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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