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Old 10-24-2006, 10:53 AM   #35
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Re: Backpacking Gear Talk

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Originally Posted by PaulR
What is the valve on the Thermarest like?

I'm thinking about taking my 3/4 Lite-Core pad back to REI because there's no locking mechanism on the pad, so any friction against it (from the sleeper or the ground) will cause the valve to open. Even a little will cause a slow leak. I think the valve is a weak point on the REI version.
Weird. We have three Thermarest pads, two full-size/long ones and one ultralight 3/4 length one. The valves on all three are very good, and twist shut tightly.
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