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Exped DeepSleep Mat - Self Inflating Firm Car Sleeping Pad, 3" Foam Pad, Pump Included vs GEAR AID Tenacious Tape 3” x 20” Fabric and Vinyl Gear Repair Tape, Fix Holes and Rips in Puffy Jackets, Rain Gear, Tents, Sleeping Bags and Outdoor Equipment, Black, 2 Rolls

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Exped DeepSleep Mat - Self Inflating Firm Car Sleeping Pad, 3" Foam Pad, Pump Included
#10 in Camping Tents

Exped

Exped DeepSleep Mat - Self Inflating Firm Car Sleeping Pad, 3" Foam Pad, Pump Included

$324.95

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Pros

  • +Best i've ever slept on
  • +Rivals the comfort of my bed at home
  • +Sleep well in while camping
  • +Good for degenerative disc disease and a generally cranky back
  • +Comfortable (especially on a cot)

Cons

  • -Expensive
  • -Initially inflated way stiff
  • -Does not rival bed at home (when on ground)
I strongly recommend Exped mats. Expensive, but the best I’ve ever slept on. Rivals the comfort of my bed at home
GEAR AID Tenacious Tape 3” x 20” Fabric and Vinyl Gear Repair Tape, Fix Holes and Rips in Puffy Jackets, Rain Gear, Tents, Sleeping Bags and Outdoor Equipment, Black, 2 Rolls
#1 in Camping Tents

Gear Aid

GEAR AID Tenacious Tape 3” x 20” Fabric and Vinyl Gear Repair Tape, Fix Holes and Rips in Puffy Jackets, Rain Gear, Tents, Sleeping Bags and Outdoor Equipment, Black, 2 Rolls

$14.84

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Pros

  • +Worked great for repairs
  • +Strong and durable
  • +Effective in wind and snow
  • +Fixes rodent holes
I use tenacious tape on Denali for a whole adjacent to a seem and it worked great. I stiched it and put another piece over top of the stiches. It was still going strong 2 weeks later through some pret