Self inflating matress

[beenn]

I bought a self inflating mat today. Not a thermarest but a Multimat adventure.
Its 655 grams and 4 seasons but as i never have owned a self inflating mat i dont know what to expect

I have opened it up and opened the valve and it started to inflate but then stropped, i had to blow it up around 10 times to get it to a full feel

Is this right or am i doing it wrong? Or is it a dodgy mat?

Thank you

 

[Shewie]

Usually when they come out of the box they need a helping hand the first few times, after a couple of nights on one they start to inflate better.

Multimat have been at it years mate so it should be fairly decent.

 

[beenn]

Usually when they come out of the box they need a helping hand the first few times, after a couple of nights on one they start to inflate better.

Multimat have been at it years mate so it should be fairly decent.

Thanks mate- Shall i store it inflated or inflated with the valve open? Sorry for all the questions- im new to it!

 

[spandit]

Store it flat with the valve open

 

[ateallthepies]

Got myself a Vango Adventure 7.5cm thick mat today and the girl in the shop said to keep it flat between camps.

Steve.

 

[Shewie]

Best to keep it inflated if you can, behind a headboard or under a bed is handy, most of mine live on top of the wardrobes away from the cats

Saying that I've got a 3/4 ThermaRest which has always been stored compressed and rolled up, it must be knocking on for 12 years old now and it still goes up perfect every time.

 

[Ronnie]

I prefer my Thermarest in a neutral state of inflation. Blown up tight, you just bounce off it. It needs to have a bit of give to contour to your body. I'm a side sleeper, so I like my hip to just touch the deck.

 

[beenn]

Thanks everyone