{"id":63885,"date":"2025-04-23T00:20:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=63885"},"modified":"2025-04-23T00:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:50:22","slug":"podcast-how-to-store-a-self-inflating-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-how-to-store-a-self-inflating-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep157 &#8211; How to Store a Self-Inflating Mat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CekKfyoEQeo?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17018540\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17018540.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17018540&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Putting it all out in the open(cell): the mat storage methods that matter!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack the proper storage techniques for self-inflating sleeping mats, addressing the critical balance between compression damage and storage space. Our gear gurus explain the science behind foam cell recovery, differences between bonded and single-layer mats, and practical solutions for preserving your mat&#8217;s loft and longevity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Ben&#8217;s space-saving suggestions to Lauren&#8217;s maintenance tips &#8211; tune in for a concise guide to ensuring your sleeping mat remains comfortable for countless adventures to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Body-Image-15.jpg\" alt=\"A Sea to Summit sleeping mat on a slab of rock, with the yellow stuff-sack to the side. \" class=\"wp-image-63887\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack the proper storage techniques for self-inflating sleeping mats\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Body-Image-15.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Body-Image-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Body-Image-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Body-Image-15-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack the proper storage techniques for self-inflating sleeping mats<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:40 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s New Favourite Snack?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:59 &#8211; How to Store a Self-Inflating Mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:36 &#8211; The Result of Compressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:36 &#8211; Bonded Mats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:10 &#8211; The General Rule: Store it Uncompressed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:57 &#8211; Managing Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:07 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Recommendation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:59 &#8211; Lauren&#8217;s Tips for Mat Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:26 &#8211; Storing Your Mat Loosely Compressed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09:38 &#8211; Thanks, Kelly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=20&amp;type=2152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-inflating camping mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-inflating hiking mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blogs &amp; Podcasts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/best-camping-mattresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Sleeping Mats for Camping: 2025 Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-selecting-a-sleeping-mat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep91 &#8211; Selecting Your Dream Sleeping Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-gear-storage-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep94 &#8211; Back to Reality: Camp Gear Storage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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