TEHCC Rental Equipment

HP-9
Standard Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Mat

Below is the label that came with this green/mauve mat (versus a plain foam pad).  The 47” length is suitable to get shoulders to hip raised off from the ground.  At 1 lb, 8 oz weight, this one is worth carrying on a backpacking for a better rest.

To use the mat, unroll it and open the valve in the corner.  It will self-inflate.  Close the valve.  If you like a firmer mat, then blow a few breaths into the valve (except don’t during really cold weather as humidity in your breath will freeze).  If you like a softer mat (just make sure you don’t reach the ground), then left some of the air out of the mat.

When done using the mat, first make sure it is completely dry.  Don’t store wet equipment.  Open the valve and roll up the mat tightly.  Close the valve and slide the mat into the carrying bag.  The vendor recommends storing the mat inflated, but the club does not have space for this option.

 

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