I’ve had very few problems with any inflatable sleeping pad I’ve tried. Some have lost air, but none have ever completely deflated (knock on wood). That said, there are some tricks to get the best sleep possible and have a pleasant trip. Do not inflate your sanitary pad with your mouth: On the one hand,
less is less Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. This is especially true when you’re carrying everything you need for a week’s worth of life on your back, which brings us to the backpacking quilt: it’s a sleeping bag, but less of it. In many cases, all you need is a backpacking quilt, and I
