ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pad
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Manufacturer: ALPS MountaineeringBrand: Alps
Product features:
- JetStream foam for super fast inflation and deflation
- Anti-slip "PVC Dot" bottom Fabric
- Polyurethane open-cell foam
- Non-corrosive brass valves
- Stuff sack and repair kit are included
Sports reviews of ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pad
Customer Review: Now my favorite sleeping pad (bye-bye Therm-A-Rest)
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've had Therm-a-Rest pads for years, and have always loved them. I never thought I'd ever like another pad as much, but yet here I am...
The truth is that I bought this pad for my wife as an add-on item when buying her pack, before her first real wilderness camping outing. I figured if she didn't take to the hobby, I wouldn't be out as much as I would have been had I bought her a comparable Therm-a-Rest, and I wouldn't mind passing this pad on to one of my boys (for Scout trips).
When it arrived, some things that caught my eye right away, namely the stuff sack, the repair kit, and the finish. Let's consider the finish first. One side has a micro-fiber feel, and the other has little rubberized bumps (the kind you often see on slipper socks or some winter gloves). I instantly thought of all the summer trips I had been on where the nylon shell of my Therm-A-Rest pad was simply not comortable in the heat--the micro-fiber finish on the ALPS comfort series pad would make those hot, sweaty days a little more tolerable (and use proved that hypothesis correct). Those little bumps on the bottom also meant I wouldn't need to carry a roll of that non-slip stuff you get on rolls (sometimes used under rugs or in drawers/cabinets)--at least not for my wife's pad.
The accessories, a stuff sack and a repair kit, may seem like no big deal to you, but those items are sold separately for Therm-a-Rest pads (around $15 for the bag and up to $10 for the repair kit--$25 in all), so that made this purchase an even greater bargain! I was actually really shocked to see that they sent the stuff sack and the repair kit with the pad.
I've been very impressed with the quality--no problems during the first year of use, from cabin camping on the floor to a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with much use in between. The valve is solid and it does inflate fast (faster than my other pad), and the non-slip side really does the trick. The only bad part about the pad is that it is still technically my wife's, but since she and I don't often get out together (I'm typically out with the guys or the Scouts), it has become my new favorite pad. Had I not just replaced my own pad just a couple of years ago, I'd buy another one of these to call my own.
Don't get me wrong--Therm-a-Rest pads are still great pads, but this one just far exceeded my expectations. It is of comparable quality, but those little extras (the finish, and the included stuff sack and repair kit) make this pad a much better buy. Sure, you can find lighter pads out there for your most extreme lightweight backpacking trips, but you can't beat this one as an all-around pad. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed!
(P.S. If anyone wants to buy my Therm-a-rest Trail Lite pad, let me know.)
Description of ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pad
Our air pads have been redesigned and improved for 2007. All of our pads are still heat bonded and use polyurethane open cell foam. They still inflate/deflate very fast and easy because of the JetStream Foam. Our comfort series pads also feature anti-slip "pvc dot" bottom fabric that prevents your pad from sliding around your tent. A non-corrosive brass valve is used for maximum durability. A FREE stuff sack and repair kit are included with every pad ... something many other companies make you pay extra for. The weight of this pad is 1 lb. 12 oz. and the packed size is approximately 5.5" x 10.5". These pads are a tremendous value and will provide you with many years of comfort.When you're away from home, camping or sleeping on a friend's floor, you may want to add some comfort to your cot or sleeping bagWith the Comfort Series Self-Inflating Air Pad will inflate and deflate quickly with the jet stream wave foam and roll up compactly to fit into the stuff sack. The top is a comfortable, brushed suede-like fabric with anti-slip dots on the bottom to keep you from sliding around. The Comfort Series also features brass non-corrosive valves for maximum durability. Another benefit of adding an air pad is that it will help keep you warmer--essential to a well-rested night. A stuff sack, compression straps, and repair kit are included with every pad.
Features:
- Jet stream wave foam
- Fast inflating and deflating
- Brushed suede-like top fabric for softness and comfort
- Extra comfort and less sliding
- Anti-slip bottom fabric with PVC dots
- Slides less on tent floor
- Non-corrosive brass valves
- Long-term durability
- Additional XL and XXL Features: Thicker pillow area, extra comfort, 2 valves and faster inflating
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