Frequently Asked Questions
How should I inflate my self-inflating Mat the first time?
For best performance, inflate your self-inflating pad with air by breath or pump and sack and leave the mattress fully inflated for 4-8hours before your first use.

How Does a Self-Inflating Sleeping Mat Work?
Self-inflating sleeping pads rely on the compressible and rebound-able open cell foam cores to self-inflate. The atmospheric pressure around the pad pushes air into the rebounding open cells when the valve is opened. 

How Long Should it Take for My mat to Self-Inflate?
Generally, it takes 5-15 minutes for any of our self-inflating pads to inflate on their own. That 10-minute variance range is probably due to one of the following factors: core construction, trained compression, elevation and temperature. We find the most significant factor is trained compression (i.e. if your mat is new and has been factory rolled on the shelf for some time or stored rolled up for a few months)

Why Doesn’t My Self-Inflating Mat Inflate All the Way?
Self-inflation begins when the valve is opened and ends when equilibrium is reached between the atmospheric pressure outside the cells and the air pressure within the cells pushing the other way. In our experience, most users’ comfort level requires more air than the equilibrium level, which is why self-inflating pads don’t inflate “all the way.”

How should I store my sleeping pad?
We recommend storing the mattress unrolled and fully inflated in a dry place with the valve open. This will ensure the foam self-inflates faster when camping. Storage for a prolonged time in a damp space may cause mildew damage which is not covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.

How warm is my sleeping mat and what is the ASTM testing standard?
ASTM F3340-18 is a new testing standard that provides R-value ratings for sleeping pads. <https://www.thermarest.com/blog/r-value-meaning/>

How do you inflate and deflate self-inflating Mats.
Inflating :   
1: Unroll your mattress and open the valve.Leave mat to self inflate(5-10 minutes.)                                                                       2：Close the INFLATE half of the valve and top the mattresses up with a few breaths(if required) so the mattress if firm.With the valve tab plugged                                                                        3：Seal the valve with second tab to completely secure and use the mattress overnight.                                                                                                                               Deflating :
1：Open the valve and roll starting at the foot end, towards the valve end. Roll up a few rolls and then use u knees to help squash as much air out as possible.                                          2：Close the valve and unroll and then roll-up the mattress again. Any remaining air accumulates near the valve. Squeeze the rolled-up mattress and then open the valve to release the remaining air. Then close the valve again.                                                                       3: To roll it up to a smaller size, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you obtain the required result.                        
4:  Store the rolled mattress with straps in the stuff sack.