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Re:New closure allows camping mattress to be inflated in sec... by jgrahamc on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @11:08AM (#5744153)
Sure, but the reason that the Exped uses a bag which you pump is that you can increase the pressure in the mattress significantly.

So, OK, I'll agree with you that this is new because the pump is integrated. But I doubt it'll turn out to be superior.

And so I can't post a link to a similar product because the similar products don't do it that way for a reason.

Re:New closure allows camping mattress to be inflated in sec... by doorhammer on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @04:50PM (#5746730)
Personally, I'm not terribly concerned about mattress air pressure once it reaches a certain point. I'm more concerned about the mattresses ability to maintain a certain level of air pressure. My use case would probably be camping/hiking and if the windcatcher can provide enough pressure for my body to stay suspended off of the ground, then I'm fine, personally. I do realize that's not necessarily everyone's criteria, though.

I'll also say that I really dig the way the schnozzle works and I'd probably prefer that, mostly because of the dual use as a stuff sack, and that it gives me more options when it comes to mattress selection.

I just like that there are people trying different ideas out, and I get to recline in my chair and see what sticks.