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> I had one of the super light and compact sleeping pads develop a leak after literally about three days. Therm-a-Rests are a dependable brand in this regard,
by Mediterraneo10 5y ago
> I had one of the super light and compact sleeping pads develop a leak after literally about three days.
Therm-a-Rests are a dependable brand in this regard, as while a leak may happen from time to time (I have had two punctures in about one year of sleeping outdoors), it is usually very easy to find the hole and patch it yourself, just like you do with a bicycle inner tube. I think Therm-a-Rest even includes the patch kit with some of its models now.
- ghaff 5y agoThis was Synmat. Should probably have had a repair kit with me but as I recall there were multiple leaks. And have several older Thermarest products. But there are definitely tradeoffs between weight and durability.
- jandrese 5y agoIn my experience the repair kits are of marginal utility because the leaks always develop along the seams. Making a successful patch on a seam is near impossible.
- xtiansimon 5y agolol. I used a Thermarest patch on my North Face down sleeping bag during a two-day backpacking trip—-very handy.
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