My self-inflating pad needs to be stored open and flat. Can this be rolled &amp; stored long-term with out damage?
227779
I have always stored mine rolled up in the stuff sack with no ill effects. Thermarest video (on their web site) also shows it stored this way.
1200639
I have downsize to a micro living space and I'm looking for something I can roll up during the day... not put in a container per se...but roll up and put on a shelf ... do you think it can withstand the roll and unroll?
467159
This will eventually press flat. I think any memory foam would. Have you considered looking for a soft rubber mat? That could take more weight and hold up better.
2276087
You could roll it if it's empty, of course. If full, folding in half worked best for me. But I suppose you could roll it as much as the products you place in the pockets allow.
1691393
No, once it is unrolled it would be very difficult to reroll.The mattress grows rapidly once the original package is opened.
1663357
Yes - you can roll mat and it does stay flat after unrolling - I store mine in box it came in
1569647
sorry but i forgot where i bought my pad. I think it was from one of those addendums " people who bought this might be interested in these " . I think it is from the same Oxbridge Company. It is terrific, Thick but easy to roll up. I have a dedicated space so I leave in place and it still looks new. I use it over a wooden floor and it stays in place. best wishes, Doug
2049286
I keep the plastic insert that comes with the board and reroll it onto that each time. If I don't the roll may get smashed Causing folds to form in the mat. Then I'd never get it to lay flat again.
500621
I have never done that, I don't see why you couldn't. The way mine is being used is for pressure relief on parts of the body, consequently I use the inflation/deflation alternation. You have to actively deflate it for storage, so it should maintain a static firmness for all over for firm support without the pump action. Hope this helps!
566540
You could remove the rubber butt pad completely and buy a slip-on LimpSaver butt pad. That would allow you to slip on and off when you needed to get the stored contents.
907646
No Problem. I keep it inflated for 5 or 6 weeks on location. Just need to refill it a bit sometimes. Make sure you do not inflate it to much.
413446
I would think if you can get it in with a full paper towel you can compress it when it is empty and load a new roll.
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.
1817669
I does better to lay it flat somewhere, but it will roll up and then lay flat again after you pull it out again. The edges will warp some with the rolling.
1164029
I don't know. I've been using mine since I bought it and have not tried to store it.
460020
Honestly, it's been on our bed since it was purchased, so I haven't tried to do this. That said, I see no reason why it couldn't be rolled up for storage. The foam hasn't deteriorated with nightly use; it's still very comfortable and pliant. I would expect that it would "relax" again, once it's unrolled. Good luck!
583693
If you can fold it neatly you can store it in a Rubbermaid box. However, if you don't have at least two people to put it away it's going to be pretty hard. I always have whoever is with me help me Before and after we use it. If you are leaving it inflated you might try hanging a couple of ropes in the garage and storing it on top of them. (Like makeshift rafters)