Self inflating thermarest style mat that is leaking?!?

[Handmade Matt]

Hello.
As described. I've only used it once and then it's been stored in my garage loft. It only stays up for a few hours.
I'm going to submerse it bit by bit in the bath and use soapy water to try and identify the leak.

Does anyone know how it can be repaired once I find the hole?
These things are a pain.
Not cheap for one night's sleep if I can't fix it.

Any other recommendations?
All the best.

 

[bushwacker bob]

You need a handmade mat.

 

[Gill]

Lol your on the ball the night bob! Thermarest do repair kits buddy.

 

[gsfgaz]

aye duck tape ... bombproof ..

 

[birchwood]

I had a small "pinhole" in one of mine and sealed it with a blob of superglue.

 

[luckylee]

You need a handmade mat.

bob that made me laugh so much mate.

 

[Huon]

I had a small "pinhole" in one of mine and sealed it with a blob of superglue.

Me too. I always take duct tape and super glue. As far as I can see the repair lasts as well as the rest of the mat.

The glue and tape are good to have for other things too - especially the tape. Not much you can't fix with duct tape and imagination

 

[greenwood]

could you use bike repair kit?

 

[Chiseller]

I've used leeches (bike patches) and gaffa.....bombProof fix

sent using my sausage thumb