Cutting Down My NeoAir Xtherm!!
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- Опубликовано: 6 янв 2022
- This Xtherm mattress is way long, so I'm cutting it shorter to save on space and weight. Join me to watch the carnage!
Here's a link to the seam sealer. It's got an applicator pad, not roll on:
COLEMAN SEAM SEALER , White/Green/Black www.amazon.com/dp/B000PZZ258/...
I was upset when my old Camprest baffles came apart resulting in large bubbles. So I decided to salvage it and created an inflatable seat using your method. Brilliant! It's actually holding up!
What a great idea!! That's some great ingenuity so your old Camprest can continue to come along on trips. ❤ The pad from this video is still going strong with no evidence of weak spots or failures in the seam. Thank you for stopping by to check out my little channel and taking the time to leave a comment.
I made a pad for my 25 pound dog out of my old pad that was ripped. Now he can be warm without sleeping with me lol. Thank you
What a great way to get more use out of a torn pad!! After some use, could you please reply back and let us know how the pad holds up to your dog's paws and nails? Others may find that information helpful. Thank you for sharing how you used this technique. Well done! 👏
@@jetgirlhikes9155 I keep his nails trimmed. But I stuffed the pad into a body pillow pillow case. Works great. We like fall camping and fall hike in camp sites a few miles. Gets down to 15-20 degrees some times. I carry an alpine ridge down blanket ($60-70) in my gear to go over my 20 degree bag and it's big enough to cover him down by feet too just in case. He loves being under the covers so it works out great. Packs really small in my bag.
Such a well put together video! Top effort.Inspired to cut mine down now you make it look so straight forward.Wish me luck
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I was surprised how easy it was. I think the whole process would've taken maybe 10 minutes if I hadn't been trying to video at the same time. Thank you for checking out my little channel! ❤
It was really nice to watch your skills doing this, and interesting to see what is inside an xtherm to make it so warm.
I edited out the parts where my hands shook in fear as I cut into my expensive x-therm. 😂 I found the guts of it interesting as well and am glad I was able to successfully complete this and share with others how to do it. Thank you for watching!
Hi JG! Great video and very informative. Hope you are well and wish you a great 2022. Happy hiking and god bless
Happy 2022 Dan! Thank you and I hope you have a fabulous 2022 as well! Thank you for your support ❤
Very nice!! I would be terrified to try that!!! Great video!!!
Thank you, and I WAS terrified! LOL
Ok - that intro scene is hilariously perfect.
Cause the pads so long.....right?
😂😂😂
Super cool! 👏🏼
Thank you! Short people tools!! 😂
The doomed mattress! LOL. You did it!! Congrats! It looks great, but I don't know why you didn't let me do the seam sealing, hahahaha
Girl, cause I didn't need the entire top and bottom of the mattress covered in sealer! 😂😂😂
That last night at the shelter, Jessica and I were giggling about you sneaking over in the middle of the night and trying to seam seal us into our sleeping bags while we slept. Too funny!
I was nervous making the first cut, but now it's done and I feel good about it.
I'm 6"2 so I in no way need to shorten my Thermarest. But I watched all of this. And I enjoyed it. Very well presented.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. At 6'2, I'm sure shopping for backpacking gear (I imagine lightweight tents especially) is quite a bit harder than us tiny folk. Thank you for watching the whole video and happy trails!
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Leaks out the WingLock Valve /// I got a new one and does the same! slow leak.. Test your Valve by using a bowl or pool or anything that you can get the Valve underwater, test closed and open and see if your mat does leak before you go on the trail.. I even pop the top off and i was surprised it does not seat down to the rubber gasket! This would be easy fix for them, they just need the inside of the cap to have the round plastic under the cap to set more into the Tube around the rubber seal.. wwjd
😰 First beautiful tattoos , also nerves of steel! Not only cutting your 200 $ mattress but filming it 👍😁 Always good content ! And good job 👍
Thank you, they're my fun little art collection. Oh man, making the decision to do a video AND cut into my expensive mattress definitely had the pucker factor pretty high. LOL. So glad I didn't F it up on camera. HA!
Thank you for watching ❤
A couple of my baffles on my neoair have poped so was thinking of cutting a bit off and hoping it stays alive a bit longer... hopefully I can make it as painless as you did!
Sorry im so late getting back to you. Hopefully you haven't cut it yet. I had several baffles delaminate on my first neo-air and they sent me a brand new one based on photos I sent them. These are lifetime warranty until you cut them.
@@jetgirlhikes9155 I haven't done it yet, but I ordered it in the UK... I now am not looking at leaving Mexico so not sure they will send it to me out here!
Hey wouldn't hurt to try. Curious to hear how it all goes.
Nice video, well presented, and made it look pretty easy! I’m still not brave enough to do it lol.
Thank you! I was too chicken to do this for a while, but finally got annoyed enough with all that unneeded bulk in my pack that I decided to grow a pair and make the cut. Eek! So glad it came out well.
Yay on a new smaller, lighter mattress! I was so nervous when I did my Tensor, but it came out great. Where did you find the roll on seam sealant? Have never seen that (and just checked Amazon).
It was definitely a little nerve wracking. Here's a link to the seam sealer. Mine's pretty old, looks like they're using an applicator pad now. I bet that works a whole lot better than the roller.
Here's a link: COLEMAN SEAM SEALER , White/Green/Black www.amazon.com/dp/B000PZZ258/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_CJDFX066YQJ3GWDY0KZJ
That's crazy! I didn't know you could do that!!
"The more you know ⭐" **wink**
I've been scared to do it for a while, and that first cut was EEK!! But I'm excited with how well it worked out. Thanks for watching the carnage!
I'm 6'2", so I was overjoyed to find an XL-size Xtherm pad. But this is still good info in case I need it!
6'2?? That's tall! Do you have a hard time finding tents?
Has the heat seal held up? Thinking about doing this for a dog pad.
Yes it has! I've had zero issues with it and have used it a lot.
Good job on the video! I’m going to attempt this on my xlite neo air. I want a 25” wide torso+ pad. I don’t understand why they don’t make one for back sleepers with broad shoulders. Please provide an longevity update as you use it. I know these pads are leak prone anyway when used a lot.
Thank you! Due to an injury and subsequent surgery, I haven't had a chance to test it more than twice, but I have all the confidence in it. The new seam is holding great and looks just like a factory seam.
@@jetgirlhikes9155 I was able to do it successfully! Thanks again! Hope you’re able to fully recover.
Nice video. Be a nice pillow that left over bit
You know, that thought crossed my mind for a second until I realized that I'd need an inflation valve. 😂
@@jetgirlhikes9155 oh yeah lol 🤦♂️