For self-inflating Therm-a-rest mattresses, proper storage is essential for future performance. When not in use, store your sleeping pad flat with the valve open. Self-inflating sleeping pads contain foam that expands, so storing it "open" allows that foam to stay expanded rather than in a permanent state of being compressed.
For air mattresses like our NeoAir X-Lite mattress (that does not contain foam or is "non self-inflating"), simply roll it up tight and tuck it away for the winter.
Pro Tip: If you’re struggling to find room to store your full-size, self-inflating mattresses, here are a few places that our team stores their mattresses.
- Behind the couch
- Under the bed
- Behind a bookshelf
- In the back of your closet