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REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad

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Stow it, strap it, pack it! The REI Trekker 1.75 pad offers lightweight sleeping comfort for backpacking, camping or traveling.

Horizontally cored foam is engineered to be lightweight and compressible without compromising warmth
Quick-closing, high-volume airflow valve allows the pad to inflate and deflate quickly
Non-slip, brushed polyester upper surface is soft to the touch; 75-denier polyester bottom surface resists wear
R-Value equals 4.2
Included stuff sack protects pad during transport and ensures a compact parcel every time

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REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad Customer Reviews

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REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular

4.1

(based on 61 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (54)
Easy to inflate (54)
Lightweight (28)
Packs easily (19)
Non slip (18)

Cons

Packs large (9)
Slips easily (8)
Packs too large (6)
Heavy / bulky (5)
Uncomfortable (5)

Best Uses

Backpacking (45)
Car camping (44)
3 season use (17)
Weekend trips (16)
Extended trips (12)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (32), Casual/ recreational (22), Casual adventurer (7)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (24), Comfort driven (23)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)

Reviewed by 61 customers

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May

2008

(20 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The best pad we have ever used...

By Mydogkenna

from Everglade Ctiy, Fl

About Me Professional Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate
Lightweight
Non Slip

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

My wife and I just returned from a 10 day backpacking trip thoughout Ireland. We both used this pad and were VERY impressed! It is the most comfortable pad I have ever used. We would let them self inflate, then blow them up a bit more and had some restful nights... They are durable, our bags don't slip on them and they dry fast (it rained a lot on our trip).
Buy this pad, you'll be satisfied and comfortable.

Jul

2008

(12 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

It does the job

By OCD-4-Outdoor

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

I bought a Thermarest pad for my wife, that this one for myself. I am 6'0", 175 and a total side sleeper, and after thorough use, the wife and I traded for a night. While I do like this pad better than the thermarest, I still woke up with sore hips and shoulders. I'm fine after some coffee and moving, but still... Inflating it further, then bleeding off some pressure is better; try it.

I think the weight/ size is fine, and packs fine, I guess that is subjective though.

All in all, I think it is a good pad. It's no worse than more expensive pads. I think my gripe pertains to pads in general, not thi sparticular product. I would recommend it.

Sep

2008

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A Very Comfortable Pad

By Jake Zeppa

from Concord, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Inflate

Cons

Bulky Roll Up
Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

I really didn't believe I needed a sleeping pad until one day I decided to backpack Mt. Diablo. I figured that a light weight sleeping bag would be more than enough to pad the ground, boy was I wrong. I think I got an hour or 2 of sleep that night as I tossed and turned trying to find a spot that had less rocks jabbing into me (and I was diligent on clearing a spot before putting up the tent). Let's just say that when I got home, at the top of my list was to purchase a sleeping pad for both me and my girl. As soon as this pad came on sale, it was just to good of a deal to pass up, so I bought 2 regular sized ones.

I have again backpacked Mt. Diablo and what a difference this pad made. I popped up the tent and threw in the pads to let them inflate while I ate dinner (they're a little slow to inflate, but nothing to bad). After dinner I blew in a little air to firm it up and then strapped my sleeping bag to the pad, and it worked great. This time it wasn't the hard rocks keeping me up, but the Coyote that kept tying to get to my pack.

Overall the pad performed great. I didn't feel the coolness of the ground, and I didn't feel anything poking me at all. Sure, this pad does weight a little more than the more expensive ones, and it rolled up does take up some space in my pack. But for pure comfort this thing's awesome. I'll trade a little more weight for a better nights sleep any day.

Oct

2008

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good idea average execution

By Hosway

from New York, New York

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Easy To Inflate

Cons

Slips Easily
Unreliable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

Mine has developed a leak on the seam where the two halves are glued together. So far my efforts to seal this have proved fruitless.

Likes:
-price
-inclusion of stuff sack and repair kit
-full length
-twist valve

Dislikes:
-bottom surface allows sliding if on an incline
-top surface retains stains
-mine is leaking after 8 mo of low usage.

Mar

2008

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very good sleeping pad!

By wauf

from Pasadena, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

I love this sleeping pad. Extremely durable and i have loved everytime ive used it. Comes with velcro straps so no need to provide your own. The material is durable and it self inflates very nicely.

Feb

2011

(7 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for protesting.

By Hebrew School Llama

from Madison, Wis.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Inflate
Non Slip
Packs Easily

Cons

Store properly long-term

Best Uses

3 Season Camping
Backpacking
Car Camping
Couchsurfing
Protest in Capitol

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

I purchased this for a couchsurfing trip a year ago. Cost and minimalism was a major factor in my selection. Recently, however, protests in Madison, Wis. have given me cause to sleep on the marble floors of the Capitol building there. This pad surpassed my expectations keeping me warm on the cold marble, comfortable, waking in the morning with no aches or pains, and in the same place on the floor I fell asleep on. Long-term storing directions dictate that the pad should be stored semi-inflated, which, in an apartment, does cause a space issue, but that's something I can deal with.

Oct

2008

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good pad for the money

By trout country

from Redding, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate
Non Slip

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

Bought this for a nearly two-week packing/fishing trip in the Sierra Nevada of California. Probably would have gone with the Pro-lite 4 Thermarest, but $ was a concern. Not only are they more expensive but the additional charge for each add-on (stuff sack, repair kit, etc) adds up. REI included everything in the base price. Very happy with what I received. Contrary to some reviewers, I had no trouble with the valve. Feel/comfort of the pad was great. No trouble with rollup. There may be better pads out there but for the money, this is a good deal. I am happy with the product.

Oct

2007

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Slept like a baby...

By BrandonH

from St Paul, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

My wife and I needed to replace an old pad. The REI Trekker 1.75 was one of the most affordable and we have come to find out its an overall great product. We slept like a babies that weekend. This is a GREAT sleeping pad! - and we'll probably pick up another.

Jun

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Sleeping Pad

By radk2000

from Berkeley, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Pad - Regular:

This is a comfortable pad. Easy to inflate/deflate, and roll up. Never had a leak. I have used it more than a dozen of times (only car camping, I prefer lighter pads for backpacking), and still looks like new.