CasualNerd wrote:If anyone has a failed mat they're about to throw away, I'm looking for a valve and bits to disassemble and play with so I can try making my own heat sealed inflatable pillow. Happy to pay for postage !
Moondog55 wrote:I think I have one here I'll check and get back to you
CasualNerd wrote:I have ordered a special mini iron I'm hoping will allow me to reseal it somehow, or at least learn more about how they're made and repaired.
Nerdtrails wrote:My UL7 blew out two baffles down the middle a week ago two days into a five day hike which made for some sleepless nights.
I am planning on doing some experimenting with it as well so I would be very interested to hear how you go.
CasualNerd wrote:A lot of people cut and reseal thermarests to shorten them without issue, but I haven't found anyone fixing expeds yet, which is weird being that they're so expensive, frequently fail, and probably constructed the same way.
Nerdtrails wrote:Somebody posted a picture on the forum a while ago of partially cut open Exped showing how the baffle had torn inside and that it's a different type of material to the outer that may not be as easily bonded which may be the reason for people not being able to fix them.
CasualNerd wrote:I don't suppose you have a link ? I tried searching for this !
I've ordered some TPU tape too, maybe I'm a bit too hopeful but it's worth having a go.
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