Considering the increasing popularity of self-inflating sleeping pads for extended backpacking and overlanding, I’m interested in discussing the technical aspects and long-term durability of the Nemo Roamer, particularly as it relates to heavy and repeated field use.
Has anyone conducted or seen any comparative field tests focusing on the Roamer’s foam density resilience and valve integrity over prolonged inflation/deflation cycles compared to traditional closed-cell or lighter air pads? Specifically, I’d like to explore:
- Experiences with persistent loft or “bottoming out” after 50+ uses in varied climates (arid vs. humid vs. sub-freezing).
- Observations regarding the performance of the two zero-profile valves in maintaining pressure during overnight periods at lower temperatures.
- Real-world packed size retention: does the Roamer’s foam develop memory that makes it harder to compress after repeated use?
- Any noticeable thermal performance degradation (R-value loss) over time, particularly in high-moisture environments.
Detailed empirical data or user-observed trends would be valuable. Insights into proper maintenance or mitigation of any observed wear issues would enhance this discussion.