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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir All-Season Sleep Pad
I currently own and use the standard (yellow) Neo air and have...
By Brad Hayward
Ranked #358 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
January 24, 2012
I currently own and use the standard (yellow) Neo air and have noticed on some occasions I start with it fully inflated and then during the course of the night it will deflate some, maybe due to change in outside air temp.?? Anybody have any ideas on what's up with this?
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #2 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
February 2, 2012
The culprit is hot air in and then cooling off over the course of the night. It is far more noticeable in air-only mattresses when compared to foam-based mattresses. No need to worry about leaks as this is very common. I simply get up, put a few more puffs in the pad and go back to sleep. Once I understood the reasons why and prepared my mind for it, it stopped becoming an issue. I simply prepared myself for blowing a few more breaths in it at night. It was amazing how much better I slept when I didn't worry if my $160 mattress didn't have a small leak! I can also guarantee that there aren't any micro leaks or sketchy valves. If there were, the pad would be completely flat in about an hour's time. If it's simply loosing some air pressure, but not an alarming amount, then there shouldn't be any leaks.
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By Thomas Ogasawara
Ranked #9 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
January 24, 2012
Most pads do deflate a little overnight. If you're blowing it up manually, you're essentially blowing hot air into it, which might cool as the night goes on. My other guess is micro leaks or a sketchy valve, but if it isn't too dire i wouldn't worry. You can always test if there are any leaks by filling it up, putting it in the bathtub and looking for air bubbles.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [top] polyester (75D); [bottom] nylon (70D)
- Dimensions:
- (medium) 20 x 66 x 2.5 in, (regular) 20 x 72 x 2.5 in, (large) 25 x 77 x 2.5 in
- Rolled Size:
- (medium) 8 x 4.75 in, (regular) 8 x 4.75 in, (large) 11 x 4.8 x in
- R-Value:
- 4.9
- Shape:
- rectangular
- Pump:
- yes, included
- Self-Inflating:
- no
- Weight:
- (medium) 1 lb 2 oz, (regular) 1 lb 4 oz, (large) 1 lb 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight backpacking, camping, trekking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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