has anyone used memory foam for camping? Can you fold it back up when you're done?
1414476
The foam is like a monster that is unleashed after it is unwrapped. It turns from a beautiful cream to a urine colored yellow. And it is impossible to rewrap up into a smaller package again. It was too soft for my back. We tried to fold it back up, but it had expanded a great deal to its 2 inch thickness and it is impossible to fold back up. and it is very bulky. so if you use it - it is a good product FOR KEEPING ON YOUR BED. It has overtaken our closet and we can barely get to our clothes. But we do have a king size bed.
1414477
It would be somewhat unwieldy to fold and unfold and also it could get dirty. I usually take an air mattress that can be wiped down. I have slept on an egg crate foam topper on top of other things camping, but this is only 2 inches thick. It is meant to top another sleeping implement.
308564
Hi, it is pretty bulky and I don't think you can. You may damage it... You can roll it and hang it outside the pack !One of my friends has a super nice one very flexible it is more like "memory foam" type. But I have no clue of the brand.. sorry.Good luck and have fun on your trip.
1812186
You can fold it but if you do the leg extension will hit the floor so it must be removed. Even if you fold it: It's not so light and unless you have a big walk-in closet, where will you store it. I found that if it's always up you will use it daily with all the benefits. I use before bed for 5-10 minutes.
1645996
I never thought of taking this mattress camping because it's too tough and firm to roll up once it's out of the box. If I were you I'd ask the manufacturer for an opinion.
1263810
We don't fold ours. It's pretty stiff but I think with a little work it could fold. I don't think it would be easy like thinner mattresses.
27123
I'm not sure about a memory foam mattress, but I would say it depends on the weight of the mattress. I have an adjustable air mattress, and it's very easy to raise. In order to lower back to flat, you have to raise it all the way to 90, then it lowers. Even with the air mattress I have to make sure I let some air out before it will raise easily to the 90 position, so that it bends with the frame. Might be a little tricky with just 1 person, but still won't be terribly difficult!
1859562
Never tried It. It folds up easy and easy to set up to. We use when we go camping.
570281
No, you can not fold up the mattress. This mattress is so much better than the one that comes with the PNP.
1263812
No! At least, I was unable to accomplish folding it. In my case this was not a big deal as my intention was to keep the futon base in an open, "bed" position, but if you plan on folding up the futon, good luck...and let ME know how you did it
776935
yeah, I dont know if this foam is meant to stay folded like that when it fully expands.. I have no idea, maybe just place it somewhere else. Possibly you could put a cardboard or thin rectangle piece of wood in between the folds when you are trying to fold the sofa?
358759
You cannot fold the bag and put it back in. You will need to "stuff" it back in. This is what the manufacturer recommends doing and they have an instructional video on their website ( http://tetonsports.com/Sleeping-Bags/Mammoth/Mammoth-0.htm) showing "How to stuff a Mammoth Bag". Watch how he struggles also. It is really a Pain!
2180564
It really depend on how good you are at rolling and folding. It's not the same but think of rolling up a sleeping bag tightly to fit back into it's bag. This unit came in a box that and was folded tightly to fit. I wasn't able to duplicate that but I was able to roll it up and put it away neatly in a storage cabinet with other camping gear. Hope that helps.
1497141
Yes they fold up pretty nice. They are comfortable and sturdy. Best seat in a campground.
1725776
Dear Traveler, I traveled on a , plane and placed the foam in my luggage. I didn't fold it in half but I did fold the edges and it was ok. No damage occured.
1781168
When I folded it in half to move it, it "puffed up" at the fold (gap in the middle -- it doesn't fold "flat"). You probably COULD z-fold it, but it wouldn't be tidy and it would probably unfold itself unless you piled something on it. I wouldn't expect to store it in your average closet without it taking over the space. As the mattress ages, the cotton batting (stuffing) will break down somewhat, but by the time it does this you'll probably want a new one (just like bed pillows -- once they're fold-able they've broken down and are less supportive and comfortable). Hope this answers your question.
1552795
It is not really meant to be packed up or folded after it is opened from its shipping package. If you had a place to stash it without folding it or compacting it then I think it would make a great bed. Its pretty firm but still comfortable. I've pulled it off my sofa and slept on my wood floors when I had many people staying.
1200638
Its not easy to fold back up as it expands over time. You would need to vacuum seal it and then vacuum out the air. The package it came in when it was compressed was already very large.