is this self inflating
94641
It is mostly self inflating. When you release the valve the matt expands, sucking air in. However, once it's done that you will need to give it a couple puffs of air to your desired firmness. Very easily done. I am very pleased with ours.
94642
Yes. If you prefer it firmer, you are able to add some air by blowing into the valve.
94643
yes it is self inflating. you may have to add extra if you want a more firm feel.
94644
Yes. Once you set up camp just unscrew the the valve and let it inflate. You may have to blow in it a little if you like it firm.
884423
they are self inflating. It suggests you do not blow into them because you will add moisture into the pad and it could stick together. They are not air mattresses. They are light and provide about an inch of comfy padding for camping or hiking. I store mine open and they remain fully airated until I go camping and then I roll them up. Good luck.
797073
There is a valve that you open, and the seat "self-inflates" (you can manually blow into it as well)... The beauty of the Thermarest products is this "self-inflation" value and technology. I am a pilot, and this is an AMAZING product... I open the valve--sit it on the windshield while I pre-flight the plane, then I adjust the volume of air and sit on it... When I am finished with the trip... I open the valve, squeeze out the air and roll it into my bag.
2275778
hey nicole, no it doesn't inflate, its like a sheath you put around your pad that protects it from the ground...think of it as a tough sock you put your pad in to keep it from being punctured...hope this helps
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.
965210
It is not inflated and comes with a pump to put air in it yourself. It is very easy to do.
1589818
I used an air pump. Never saw where it said otherwise. Took a matter if seconds to inflate.
1286906
I believe so.My daughter was just here this weekend using it and she stopped inflating it to test the firmness and then restarted it.You can make it firmer than the default as well.
537832
Yes,it is comfortable before it inflates. The inflation is minimal- it is more foam than air.
911032
Only partly. But just a few puffs of air inflates it quickly. It works best to inflate then deflate to the most comfortable level.
884422
Yes they are self inflating. You can then blow them up more by mouth, to make them firmer. We got them to use on top of a thin mattress to add support.
366863
Yes. After a while this bed begins to bulge on the sides while inflating. I had mines for 4 months and after about month 2 the bed seemed to need to inflate to higher levels to maintain the desired confort. I didn't particularly view this as a bad thing until I found that the further it stretches the faster the material wears out.
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.
1127189
Yes the best way to inflate this is by buying a small air pump, I have a coleman one that I bought at walmart for $20 that works perfect to blow up all our inflatables.(would take a long time to blow up by mouth :) )
328237
Turn the plastic valve, it will self inflate then close the valve to keep the air in.
458743
With a good pair of lungs and taking your time you can do it yourself, but we used a bicycle pump, much faster. Be careful not to over inflate. It is a great little item for my Granddaughter she loves it.
999663
No, I don't think so, as it only has one thing to manipulate: the on and off switch. However, all the inflatable items I have used happen to have a way to fully open the valve and therefore deflate in no time.