How would you describe "self-inflating"?
192845
For this product it meant that I blew it up by mouth and it was easy and fast to blow up. I am not sure why they call it self-inflating, since I had to do the work.
192846
If you unroll and, are you are patient, it will inflate. The directions specifically state that you should not blow into it, as the moisture form your break can cause damage.
192847
This whole category of "self-inflating" pads is based on a type of foam interior which is compressed when the pad is rolled up, but expands to it's natural shape and size once you open the air valve. This expansion can take several minutes... you just unroll the pad, open the valve and leave it alone. A new pad or one that has been rolled up a long time may need multiple times to get to full size... open the valve, close after a few minutes, lay on the pad for a few minutes, then open the valve again.
192848
Does inflate itself without you having to blow it up with your mouth? I see both comments below?
192849
The product inflates without having to manually blow it up. You just unroll the mat and it inflates automatically.
192850
When you see "self-inflating" do not think it is to max capacity. Think more of a really nice head start on blowing it up.
515551
it should inflate somewhat when you take it out of the bag but if it doesn't just fluff it up, thats what I do when it deflates
1407986
There are simply airpockets in the foam that full with air when you unroll the mattress and open the valve. After an hour or so, we give a few good blows to fully inflate it.
1195008
I've done it when only partially inflated, but only for a short period of time (less than an hour). I'm concerned about the strain it puts on the pillow's seams.
1726387
If you have already "pulled the plug" on the air valve, use a compressor with a long attachment to insert into the air valve. It will inflate within seconds.
754461
Not sure but its heavy. Without inflation, I can left it and move it for a short distance like a few feet. When it's inflate, it's impossible to move.
1422506
It has a valve that you blow into to blow it up. It does inflate quite easily. However the product did not have a very long life as it began to leak after the first week of using. Would not recommend buying this product.
250246
Mine fully inflates. Didn't notice anything on the ends to show that it is not the same as the rest of the unit. I do blow a few breaths in to it though. Might be a bad unit.
1343125
No. We already had an air compressor which we used to pump it up. I wouldn't necessarily recommend trying to blow it up yourself unless you are extremely patient. It can be done (I did it part way once), but took a while. A bike pump would probably work also.
222800
its a 3 step processes. 1. open value by turning2. blow to inflate3. quickly screw value close before air is lost
1668473
It is like filling an air mattress. The best way to fill is with a shop vac or electric inflator due to size.
797076
To inflate, you merely open the air valve, and the cushion inflates automatically. Once it is inflated, you close the valve. There is no need to blow air in to the valve. To let the air out, open the valve and then roll up the cushion to squeeze out the air. Then, close the valve.
250247
If given enough time, after the initial few days to let the foam recover it's original form, it inflates fully. Use your mouth and lungs and blow two full breaths in and you'll be fine.
335649
I do not pump this up.I inflate this using my own lung power and do not find it difficult at all.
2238083
We used our own air,and it did not take long at all. You can use a bike pump if you have one, or inflatable mattress. Grandson loves his, even uses it as pool.
341948
It doesn't auto-inflate. Technically, you could blow it up by mouth but you'd probably get dizzy and risk passing out. In your case, maybe you could get a portable hand bike pump, they're cyndrical, light weight abt foot long, 1 inch diameter.
2239237
The Pad self inflates and deflates on its own easily. It would be totally up to the individual if they wanted to use a pump, however, it is not necessary. We trust that is helpful.