A reviewer stated... "Therm-a-Rest Trail Scout takes a few hours to inflate the first times you use it." I slammed on the brakes. Is this true ?
48948
Probably accurate, I generally throw it in my hammock right after setting up camp, hours before I intend to use it.
48949
That's not been my experience ..... I let mine self inflate for about 20 min or so then gave it a few lung fulls of air to finish the process (probably not something you'd want to do in freezing weather). While it is true that the longer you wait the more air will naturally migrate into the mattress, but you do reach a point where you get increasingly diminishing returns. Normally 10 to 20 min is plenty followed by some forced air input either by lung power or small pump to finish the inflation to your tastes of firmness.
48950
"Takes a few hours to inflate" is an exaggeration. It maybe takes an hour to inflate if left to itself, but if you want to speed up the process just blow yourself, a few blows and it's inflated in minutes. I wouldn't let it stop you from buying these Therm a rests. They are good quality at a great price.
48951
Not true in my experience. You should inflate it when you first get it and leave it that way until you need to pack it for your trip. This is true with most sleeping pads.
618656
Not sure what you mean too quickly??? It inflates in adequate time usually takes 10-12 big breaths for me.
1960217
Hey Charlie im actually a first time user but i dont ride my bike every day im not sure about using it every day but i can say my bike runs better it seems :-\
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.
1447529
It takes about 1 minute to fully inflate with the pump that comes with the bed. Just used it for the first time two days ago - it is great!
1726388
I truly had no trouble inflating mine...just opened the valve and blew into it. If & WHEN you do get it operationaldon't inflate it until it's taut. Leave it a bit limp. We have gotten 2 summers out of our 6, and they're still going into the pool again this summer. Good luck! If it's still not inflating, send it back...I'm sure the seller will want to know it's not working.
907647
I had mine blown up for about 5 weeks at one point. Seems there is some amount of stretch that will happen as it is first used. Meaning I did re-inflate it a couple of times early on, but at some point it appeared to stabilize and no longer require more air. Thats all I know, YMMV
2012257
After I reviewed my first mattress purchase, it developed a slow leak. I purchased the second one to replace it. The second one automatically inflates the mattress if it gets too low, the automatic inflation is very quiet and hardly noticeable.
277800
I don't go camping, but it may be difficult to transport (i.e. if you're backpacking) as it's heavy. I believe it takes about 10-15 minutes to deflate, and it does pack up neatly.
13293
Initially I thought it blew itself up on its own. I definitely had to help it along via blowing in the in-valve the first night. Second night it inflated itself better. From what I've read, after it's broken in a bit, it inflates itself almost totally. Either way, I can honestly say it's well worth it even if you have to give it a few extra blows. Extremely comfortable & durable. No kidding, I think I like it better than my own bed!! Lol!!
1726387
If you have already "pulled the plug" on the air valve, use a compressor with a long attachment to insert into the air valve. It will inflate within seconds.
1230261
I would guess mine took about 1 minute to inflate. My son did it every night and it was really quick!
730284
All air beds are a little noisy. It sounds a vacuum. Takes about five minutes to inflate. 5to eight minutes to deflate. Not a bed as long as you order the dual chamber one. Ten times more comfy. The single inflate is highly uncomfy. Just watch around the chord holder cup. It is a easy spot the get a leak. But it is a good bed for travel. I have to dual chamber and I live far away from my friends houses so the bed is very convenient.
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I have the original Zrest and have used it for about 20 yrs. I backpacked and drop camp with the Boy Scouts for about 15 of those with 3 trips to Philmont Scout Ranch and some form of either backpacking or drop camping virtually every month. I still use it when staying at our son & daughter-in-law's. I am looking to replace it as it is not quite as resilient as it use to be, neither am I.
221405
I inflated my bed once. I left it in my camper over the winter and it stayed inflated. In the spring the pump wouldn't run at all. Good for 1 inflation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, most definitely. You have a zipper in the back that you open and then you open the twist valve and blow into it to inflate it. Then you place it on your bike and sit on it. Then you reach back and crack the valve open to allow air to come out until you get it to a place your comfortable with. You only want about an inch to an inch and a half of air in it for daily use. It made a TREMENDOUS difference in the comfort of the long and short rides. It also has a rubberous non slip bottom that held tight even in the worst of rain storms. It is also quick drying. I highly recommend them for driver and passenger. We rode 3,000+ miles in 13 days without ever having a sore back or numb butt. Hope this helps. Yes, most definitely. You have a zipper in the back that you open and then you open the twist valve and blow into it to inflate it. Then you place it on your bike and sit on it. Then you reach back and crack the valve open to allow air to come out until you get it to a place your comfortable with. You only want about an inch to an inch and a half of air in it for daily use. It made a TREMENDOUS difference in the comfort of the long and short rides. It also has a rubberous non slip bottom that held tight even in the worst of rain storms. It is also quick drying. I highly recommend them for... » Read More Yes, most definitely. You have a zipper in the back that you open and then you open the twist valve and blow into it to inflate it. Then you place it on your bike and sit on it. Then you reach back and crack the valve open to allow air to come out until you get it to a place your comfortable with. You only want about an inch to an inch and a half of air in it for daily use. It made a TREMENDOUS difference in the comfort of the long and short rides. It also has a rubberous non slip bottom that held tight even in the worst of rain storms. It is also quick drying. I highly recommend them for driver and passenger. We rode 3,000+ miles in 13 days without ever having a sore back or numb butt. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Is it tent camping or out "under the stars"?.....Tent camping for sure....the great thing about the bed is the almost instant inflate and deflate.....I bought an electric pump for mine and it is awesome......I bought 2 twins rather than a queen because it isn't comfortable for 2 in a blow up bed....the twins are really much better (my opinion)......