Only 2" thick. Can tire right now has a 3" for $56 and 4" for $59
[Costco] Lightspeed Self-Inflating Sleep Pad - $46.99
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- Hans_Moleman
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- sandav
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Hopefully, these ones are better made. I bought some "North 49" branded ones from Costco a number of years ago. Returned them after a weekend. The straps broke after first use.
- rvs007
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- Aug 26, 2002
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For the Lightspeed pads the straps are not attached to the mattress itself so no chance for that to happen. However, you'll need to make sure you don't lose the straps. I like the fact the cover/pouch for the mattress is sufficiently big enough that you don't need to roll out every bit of air from the mattress to fit it in the pouch (unlike some sleeping bags I have which is a struggle to roll up).
- bluetroll
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I picked this up last week for a camping trip over the weekend. My wife used the air mattress, while I used the sleep pad.
My review... It's a great product for car campers!
As for self-inflating... it's probably only self-inflating if you're 100lbs or so. My first night, I slept on it, my hip was digging into the ground. The next night I realized that I can add air into it manually. The 2nd night was much more comfortable to sleep!
I went back to try and get one at Costco Richmond Hill on Monday, and they were sold out! Went to the Newmarket Costco on Tuesday, they still had over 100 in stock. Now we've got two, perfect for our tent!
My review... It's a great product for car campers!
As for self-inflating... it's probably only self-inflating if you're 100lbs or so. My first night, I slept on it, my hip was digging into the ground. The next night I realized that I can add air into it manually. The 2nd night was much more comfortable to sleep!
I went back to try and get one at Costco Richmond Hill on Monday, and they were sold out! Went to the Newmarket Costco on Tuesday, they still had over 100 in stock. Now we've got two, perfect for our tent!
"I live my life a quarter-mile at a time, for those 10 seconds or less... i'm free."
- Guncho
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Self inflating mats are not as comfortable as a big old air mattress.
More portable yes but a 2" self inflating foam pad is not going to be as comfortable as a 12" one.
More portable yes but a 2" self inflating foam pad is not going to be as comfortable as a 12" one.
- bluetroll
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Absolutely true... but take into consideration the weight, size and electricity needed to inflate it. If you've got a big tent, then an air mattress is the best option.
"I live my life a quarter-mile at a time, for those 10 seconds or less... i'm free."
- pipolchap
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- lexas
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- Aknoon
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If anyone is interested in a light compact sleeping pad I just picked up the Klymit Insulated Static V from Klymits eBay page for 52USD all in.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KLYMIT-Static-V- ... SwP~tW1iN3
I submitted a offer for 42USD and they accepted it. I found that any of these "Best Offer" you can submit 50% of their asking price and they will generally accept it.
This sleeping pad packs down to the size of a large gatorade bottle and is pretty light. Good for backpacking, but if you are car camping size and weight don't matter as much.
There was no customs when I received this item too. I was worried when I ordered I would get dinged by customs. I am not sure if I got lucky or the item isn't priced high enough for customs.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KLYMIT-Static-V- ... SwP~tW1iN3
I submitted a offer for 42USD and they accepted it. I found that any of these "Best Offer" you can submit 50% of their asking price and they will generally accept it.
This sleeping pad packs down to the size of a large gatorade bottle and is pretty light. Good for backpacking, but if you are car camping size and weight don't matter as much.
There was no customs when I received this item too. I was worried when I ordered I would get dinged by customs. I am not sure if I got lucky or the item isn't priced high enough for customs.
- Bishop8
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- PCDawg
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Ah thanks. I dont visit that costco even though i past by it several times a week LOLrvs007 wrote: ↑They were available at the York Tech Road Markham location for the last couple of months. I picked two up in the spring in anticipation of my summer camping trip and I still saw them available a few weeks ago. They were $49.99 so it's only dropped $3 so far. And since it's not .97 it hasn't been priced to clear yet. So if you don't need it for this summer, I suggest you wait a bit longer for the price to drop more.
Ill check it out when I have time.
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- gmark2000
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Not at Burlington nor Mississauga South
- romanr01
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$44.99 at West Edmonton Costco
- abstract808
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The lightspeed sleeping pads are waaay too big and heavy to backpack with...you really don't want to be lugging these around while hiking long distances. Good for a family camping trip with a car nearby though.
Also not really a hot deal since $46.99 is regular price. Haven't seen these in the Mississauga stores since June.
- Psykopathik
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The the 49 North ones are junk. The Lightspeed ones are way better. Double valves for faster inflate/deflate. Thicker pillow area. My 49 ones valves leak and the surface has detached from the foam, causing large balloon bumps. Straps tore,
Probably buy a second pair of they go on sale. This is regular price.
Probably buy a second pair of they go on sale. This is regular price.
- SPARTACVS
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Therm a rest make high quality pads. They are also higher priced but they are worth it. But models goes from ultralight backpacking to camping. So a 2,5 cm pad is not the same as a 5 cm one... The main problem with pads are the valves. Not that hard to break one. A puncture can be repaired but I think therm a rest valves can be repaired, unlike others brand.
5 cm is quite confortable. After that it's mainly the width. A self-inflating pad inflate to soft. Give it a few breath and you can go up to firm. Remember, it takes time to fully self intlate (the colder the longer). It is also recommanded to store it fully open. Self inflating are made of synthetic foam and if they are stored compressed, the foam will gradually keep memory of it's compressed state so it won't fully expand.
Pourquoi pas?
- rvs007
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- Aug 26, 2002
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Price drop alert... Maybe priced at $29.97 to clear at some Costcos if they still have stock.
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- Hexxed
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Totally disagree. I'll take one of these 3" self inflating over any air mattress any day of the week. For one, air mattresses lose air as the temperature changes whereas these don't and with a regular air mattress if you have someone sleeping next to you good luck on getting comfortable, especially if you're a light sleeper.
These also have an R7 insulation value whereas I often have more blankets under me than on top with a regular air mattress since it's often damp and the ground is often cool camping so it wicks heat from you.
Even at home when we have company or on the road visiting family everyone in the house prefers these to an air mattress.
Also a hint to anyone who's buying these is to unroll them at home for a few days and leave them open before first using them so they expand a bit. Much more comfortable that way.
Also, when you roll them up, instead of trying to get every ounce of air out of it the first time my kids just open the nozzles, roll them up the best they can then close the nozzle, unfold them then after about half way rerolling open the nozzles again and continue. Sounds like more work but after rolling a few in a row the extra few seconds are worth it for your wrists.
- rvs007
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+1... Slept on a double air mattress last year with my son and he kept rolling onto me the whole night because I was heavier and caused the mattress to sink towards me. Friend had one of these self-inflating mattresses and recommended them to me so I grabbed one for this year and slept way better.Hexxed wrote: ↑Totally disagree. I'll take one of these 3" self inflating over any air mattress any day of the week. For one, air mattresses lose air as the temperature changes whereas these don't and with a regular air mattress if you have someone sleeping next to you good luck on getting comfortable, especially if you're a light sleeper.
- alanbrenton
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- Apr 21, 2004
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I wonder if we can bring these self inflating mattresses to airbnb to save on cleaning costs.
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