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ALPS Mountaineering Outback Mat Sleeping Pad
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Wherever you sleep, the ALPS Mountaineering Outback Mat sleeping pad may have you thinking you're at home in your own bed. This 4 in. thick luxury air pad offers the best night's sleep possible.
Key Details
Insulated
Yes
Pad Thickness (in.)
4 inches
Weight
L: 6 lbs. 9 oz.
XL: 7 lbs. 7 oz.
- No need to worry about hand pumping or noisy electric air pumps—the Outback inflates itself
- Innovative Qwikflate valve makes inflation quick and easy; when you're finished with the pad, the same Qwikflate valve provides rapid 2-way deflation
- 30-denier elastic fabric on the top creates a supersoft feel, while a 150-denier fabric bottom makes the mat extra durable and easy to clean
- Vertically cored foam design makes rolling and storing the mat easy while helping to minimize weight
- Includes a stuff sack and repair kit
Imported.
View all ALPS Mountaineering Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 8.5 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | 9 x 28 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 4 inches |
| Dimensions | L: 78 x 27 x 4 inches XL: 80 x 32 x 4 inches |
| Weight | L: 6 lbs. 9 oz. XL: 7 lbs. 7 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Extremely comfy sleeping pad
Emily G10 months ago
A luxurious addition to my car camping set up! This pad is so thick and comfortable, it feels like a mattress. It's large when folded up but worth it if you have the storage space, and ultimately it's not that big, more like the size of a tent. I have not had any issues with the inflate/deflate value and it self-inflates almost all the way. It's easy to deflate and pack up as well.
Emily G
Atlanta, GA
5 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Valve is terrible.
Snarfs6 months ago
I can’t tell what the pad is like because it never stayed inflated. Inflation and deflation requires spinning around a loose plastic valve piece that broke upon first use. The cap alone will not resist air leakage. The valve and whatever flimsy o-rings seal it will inevitably come out completely making this entire pad useless. Pretty bad design.
Snarfs
5 people found this review helpful
ROCK CHALK
South Carolina
wonderful
8 months ago
Having known we had a cold weather trip planned, I knew I needed a new pad. This was great due mainly to the R rating but also the name. The XL is pretty good sized. I’m 6’1” and the large probably would have been too short. I used it on a cot, it hung over the edge by 3” or so but worked perfectly. My mummy bag never slipped off the pad as I’ve had with previous pads. The pad itself was thick, warm, and easy to inflate. The “auto” inflation piece doesn’t really work well and I found myself blowing into the pad more than expected. When breaking it down, the valve was opened, and I rolled the pad pushing the air out with my knees, pretty simple. Not a backpacking product, but more for car camping, glamping, or whatever. The overnight temp when used was low 30’s on a lake.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
artisem
Durango, CO
Luxurious Comfort, Easy, Sturdy
2 months ago
2 years later - I love this pad! Bulky to pack for a group trip to the degree it is almost embarrasing, but so worth it. Only suited for car camping. I love this thing. Now I am spoiled by being so comfortable in a tent - won't want to use backpacking pads any more. Not sure what people mean regarding valve issues - faulty valves or user error? Not sure. It has been a breeze for me. Self inflates, holds air, easy to deflate, easy to roll, easy into the bag. People have borrowed it, plus I have taken it on 40-50 camping trips. Sturdy.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
Emily G
Atlanta, GA
Extremely comfy sleeping pad
10 months ago
A luxurious addition to my car camping set up! This pad is so thick and comfortable, it feels like a mattress. It's large when folded up but worth it if you have the storage space, and ultimately it's not that big, more like the size of a tent. I have not had any issues with the inflate/deflate value and it self-inflates almost all the way. It's easy to deflate and pack up as well.
Age:25–34
DGS
Comfortable mat
6 months ago
It is a nice thick mat. So far, I have used it for an extra mattress when friends visit. Perfectly comfortable on a hardwood floor, it would be luxurious out in the woods. Rolling it up requires you to roll it up, shut the valve, unroll it, open the valve, and roll it up again. With that, it fits in the cover, no problem. I like that you don't need to pump it up. Definitely a camping mat, not a backpacking mat. I have the XL.
Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product
Snarfs
Valve is terrible.
6 months ago
I can’t tell what the pad is like because it never stayed inflated. Inflation and deflation requires spinning around a loose plastic valve piece that broke upon first use. The cap alone will not resist air leakage. The valve and whatever flimsy o-rings seal it will inevitably come out completely making this entire pad useless. Pretty bad design.
No, I do not recommend this product
Jackie27
CO/NV
Initial review - no instructions
6 months ago
Just picked this up tonight and thought I’d give it a shot prior to camping next weekend. There are no instructions, just a QR code to a YouTube video. Video didn’t fully explain, nor show in close-up detail, I ripped off the yellow valve instead of ‘flipping’ the valve. I’m old (hence this heavy, but thick bag — more car camping these days than backpacking). Please give us old geezers instructions that we can take our time to read. Even if it’s via a QR code. Do it like IKEA!
Age:65–74
No, I do not recommend this product
ScottJ
Utah
Great mattress! Poor valve design.
5 months ago
This Would be my favorite mattress if it would last a night. Go to bed loving it, wake up few hours later and have to reinflate. No matter what I do, the valve just doesn't seal.
Age:45–54
No, I do not recommend this product
Getting older
Montana
Fire camp
11 months ago
I have had this mattress on wildland fire assignments for countless nights for work and for at friends houses in addition to general xamping. I cannot recommend enough. The valve is tricky but worth the hassle. Mine is now failing and thanks for the discount because I feel sore after working and need the extra support after years of using a basic pad.
Age:35–44
mm33
Raleigh
Comfortable
10 months ago
I have only used it for two nights so far but I'm very impressed with the comfort level. I've never had a camp pad with this style valve before but it worked well. I needed to add a little air to it but not much.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
keanna0508
Pasadena
Great Pad
4 months ago
I bought 3 months ago. I tried different sizes n thickess air mattress . I happy for my choice n it worth the price. It is very comfortable and sleep like in your own bed.
Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
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