Inflation Valves from Inflatable Sleeping Pads

[Nico .]

I'm looking for a source of inflation valves similar to that used on the Therm-a-rest NeoAir pads for a little project. Anyone know where to source something like this?

I looked around at a few shops that specialize in parts for inflatable boats and similar, but all or most of what I saw was much bigger and clunkier than the small sleeping pad style inflation valves. For my intended purpose, the smaller and lighter, the better. I also need it to be easy to inflate/deflate and adjust air volumes. Thus, the Therm-a-rest style valves would be ideal but I'm open to other ideas/options like those used on the Klymit products.

[Valerie E]

You can buy Thermarest "replacement valves"…http://www.rei.com/product/682270/therm-a-rest-valve-kit

[Dustin Short]

You can buy a thermarest replacement valve as posted above. Jsut be warned that you'll have to fashion a plastic block similar to what TaR uses, or use a lot of glue to seal it to your project.

[Nico .]

Didn't realize they sold these. That's a good start!

Now just have to think about how I'll make the other part that the valve seats onto.

Thanks again.

-N.

[Dustin Short]

if it's a one off project, you could probably just take a rasp/file/dremel to a square block of nylon and carve an almond shape easily enough after you drill a proper sized hole.

[Redacted k]

I am a big fan of the twin valves on the Exped pads. I think you may be able to get them cheaper by getting maybe one of their inflatable pillows. The rubber flapper portion of the valves makes inflate/deflate very easy, since the majority of air only goes in the direction you want. I also love the schnozzel pump bag inflation method, so I am very biased. I just never liked my thermarest valve, always felt like my eyes were going to blow out of my head when topping it up.

[Stuart R]

Nico – what did you do in the end?
I also want a complete valve to put in a pillow

[James Reilly]

I had to replace one on my Klymit Inertia and they sent one to me. That would lead me to believe that they would sell them as well.

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