The top of the pad is made of lightweight Diamond Ripstop fabric, and the bottom is made of Polyester Tafetta fabric that makes for a lightweight, bendable and warm sleeping pad. Bluefields Inside is Alps Mountaineering Jet Stream Polyurethane Open Cell Foam that provides an R-Value of 3.6. 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars from 47 reviews 5 47. Leave it inflated with the mat open when storing it, I leave mine behind the couch with the valve open. $59.99–$79.99 (0) Apex Air Pad. It came with two elastic straps, that seemed much too tight, so we never really used those. This inflatable pad includes an open-cell foam interior for increased insulation and faster self-inflation. Lightweight cored-foam self-inflating pad. Sleeping Pads. Just open the valves and let it sit. The next night I used this pad and never felt the ground and slept wonderfully ( I am 250 pds).   Blankets. BRAND REP Dry Storage. Literally all that is required to inflate this air pad is to twist the one valve at the front and let physics take over. ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Self Inflating Sleeping Air Pad Camping 26x72 $79.99 (0) Agile Air Pad. Trekking Poles. I got the large cause I like comfort, and heck if pack size and weight were really the most important things than we wouldn't have sleeping pads in our packs. October 20, 2012. Price Paid: MYOB i got a good deal, Margaret I went on a four night trip and used this and another extremely similar (and expensive) pad from a large outdoor retailer. This full-length pad features Jet Stream polyurethane open cell foam that inflates fast, feels plush, but doesn't bulk up on weight. ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Air Pad. September 28, 2016.   It is really quite large even when rolled up, It can be tough to roll it up to get it back in its storage bag, Little heavy compared to the premium pads. Not as sleek and sexy as the bigger names, but certainly a capable offering. Alps Mountaineering jumped in the front of the pack when they came out with their new Nimble Air Mat. With the added benefit of compact packing size, the Swift is the perfect air mat for your backpacking adventures! Hints: 1. REVIEW CORPS I would recommend this pad to anyone for a variety of conditions. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own and were not guided in any manor. $69.99–$109.99 (0) Flexcore Air Pad. AM obviously does not recommend this because doing so voids the warranty, so if you want a shorter pad, go with the short. Of course I did opt for the Large, and being 2" thick adds to the pack size. Rolling up the pad can be a bit cumbersome. Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top self-inflating sleeping pads. Here is Zach again, this time explaining how our self-inflating air pads work and pointing out some of their great features. The ALPS Mountaineering Swift is an extremely lightweight air mat weighing in at a mere one pound. August 6, 2015. For an entry level item, it stands up well. The pad itself is a very nice subdued deep navy color on the top, with a charcoal grey on the bottom. As I'm rolling this time I gently press the roll with my knees to press out more air again releasing air as it builds up untill I get to top. BUY ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Self-Inflating Sleeping Air Pad. This pad has made camping much more comfortable for my aging bones! I just needed more comfort. The carrying case is light but sturdy and worth keeping around. The pad is durable (I am on the second season of frequent camping with it), and is a rip-stop top, and an abrasion resistant bottom. ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Self-Inflating Air Pad, Various Size Rainwear. Perhaps a little more friction so it doesnt squirm out from under you, but you're sleeping outside, it's pretty efficient. Another thing I think is very noteworthy is the fact that Alps Mountaineering provides a stuff sack, compression straps, and a small repair kit with ALL their pads, something most sleeping pads do not. ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pads When you're away from home and want some added comfort to your cot or sleeping bag, try an ALPS self inflating air pad. The durable ripstop top and polyester taffeta ensure years of camping fun, and the pad comes with a stuff sack, compression straps, and a repair kit in case you set up your tent on a porcupine. With the added benefit of compact packing size, the Swift is the perfect air mat for your backpacking adventures! Ultra-lightweight self-inflating pad. Just open valve and let it inflate for a half hour or so. Keep your relationship healthy with the Alps Mountaineering Lightweight Series Double Air Pad. It also comes with a small instruction paper that tells you how to set up the pad for the first time. +348 With the lightweight series, the pad will inflate and deflate quickly with the ultra comfy Jet Stream Foam and roll up compactly to fit into the stuff sack. Very comfortable with not even having to blow in anymore air. When you need to deflate it, lay on it till you loose most of the air.   You can also expedite this process by self-inflating this pad. With the lightweight series, the pad will inflate and deflate quickly with the jet stream foam and roll up compactly to fit into the stuff sack. It's super light weight. ALPS makes great products that I have bought many times. The Short dimensions are 20'' x 48'' x 1.5''; the Long dimensions are 25'' x 77'' x 1-2''depending on how fully you blow the pad up and will easily fit in my 6'10" tent. I originally thought I would use it for only car camping when we may sleep in a tent or in a wooden lean-to...however, despite its humongous size (30 x 77 x 3 ), it actually goes canoe camping with me as well! Stuff Sacks. March 16, 2011. ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Air Pad. Wave foam self-inflating pad. © 2001-2020 MacLeay Interactive Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved. First time inflating takes around 15 minutes, but after that the 3 minute set-up time is pretty accurate. It packs very small. A few puffs of air is all that's needed to finish the job. Got this off steepandcheap.com for a great price. 1 color available. Ease of use gets a 10/10. Another great benefit of our Double Air Pad is that you can use each pad independently, so when you're out on your own, you have a nice 3" thick pad. Press enter for more information. Of course a HAMMOCK packs small and is even more comfortable than a pad. in Cheap and Comfortable I could sleep great after hiking 10+ miles a day, over 100 miles. Warm pad that is both comfortable and lengthy. The only con I have with it is that even packed it's still pretty big. When I get to the top I roll it back out and start rolling again even tighter. While this could be an issue in the dark, that's what headlamps are for. I camped this spring in below 30 degree weather and was snug as a bug in the rug. ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Air Pad. A convenient stuff sack and repair kit are included. Keep your relationship healthy with the Alps Mountaineering Lightweight Series Double Air Pad. Well, it says the ultra-light part. The only problem that I could foresee with the valves is over-use, but that's true of any valve over time. It is compact, light weight and thicker than any other pad. Sure you can go lighter and warmer, but for a price up in the $100-130 range. 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