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Self-inflating sleeping pad: six steps for dry, valve-open storage

Keep a self-inflating foam pad dry and store it semi-inflated with the valve open, as REI advises.

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REI's original sleeping-pad storage guidance

Original REI sleeping-pad care article

Self-inflating foam pads differ from air-only and solid-foam pads. This guide focuses on self-inflating foam designs.

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Check the manual to confirm the pad is a self-inflating foam model; storage rules differ for air-only pads.
Brush off dirt and clean the surface according to the product instructions.
Dry the exterior completely and reduce interior moisture through manufacturer-approved inflation and deflation cycles.
Confirm that both the pad and any storage sack are dry.
Store self-inflating foam pads semi-inflated with the valve open, so the foam is not kept tightly compressed.
Choose a dry indoor closet or under-bed space rather than a damp basement or a hot car trunk.