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.
866051
If you don't take the plastic off it wont inflate. It comes air sealed, so its flat when it arrives. You could always purchase a protective cover.
266510
once the bed is opened it doesn't roll back up after it expands. I don't think it's a good option if your planning to store it nightly.
101568
Somewhere I saw you were supposed to roll the original pad off. Not rip. so, remove, carefully.
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.
1907556
I believe so. I bought one a year ago and stored it inflated in my garage. In high temps don't over inflate which is fine since it is rigid at 10 psi. Inflate to about 10-12 psi and it will be fine. Just don't store in sunlight.
2133400
I would never squish it. This is silicon and is being baked at high temperatures and then cooling. I never bend of fold it in anyway as I'm sure it would start to crack and split if i were to do that.
1357234
yes, it can easily be rolled up and stored as long as you do not glue it to the floor.
128607
Mine is still rolled up too. Can't imagine it causing any harm. It's only foam, no springs to worry about.
2120177
I just received my silpat mats and the directions state "Store flat or rolled". I am storing them in the sleeves they came in
1996415
I don't think it would be wise to refold it. Rolling it gently would be better. We will be storing ours as a mattress topper on a bed and then removing it to use on the airbed when guests come. That way it won't compress again. BTW it has now expanded around 1/3 of the perimeter of the bed so I know it will eventually be 100%.
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Yes, after it's clean and dry, I roll it up and store it in its original packaging. Takes very little space. Lies fairly flat right after unrolling and as soon as I put my dough on it, it is fine. A couple drops of water underneath seem to anchor it. I like it.
1802874
I wouldn't recommend that. This is for temporary storage only. You need something breathable for long term use or your mattress will get moldy.
156767
Yes, it has Velcro so you can roll it up for storage, but it can make it uncomfortable as well. I hope this helps.
859794
That's a pretty tough nut. I tried and said to heck with it and stored it inflated. I wonder if a vacuum would work, now that I'm thinking about it.
1910578
If you use it regularly, I wouldn't recommend storing it. I use mine daily.
1143274
If you used a heated pad it would make the mattress really soft where it was heated and would not work so well for support. I do not know if it would damage it but it would be hesitant to try it.