Eureka Rapid Air 1.5 Self-Inflating Mattress (Small) Reviews
Eureka Rapid Air 1.5 Self-Inflating Mattress (Small) Feature
- Small self-inflating camping mattress with dual-valve system
- 2-way construction helps pads inflate incredibly quickly
- Fills up with twist of inflate valve; deflates with other valve
- Friction-fit valve cap holds secure for comfortable night's sleep
- Measures 72 x 1.5 x 20 inches (W x H x D)
About Eureka!
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Eureka! RapidAir Air Rest Pad 1.5 Inch, The easiest, fastest self-inflating camp pad available. Two valves in each camp pad, featuring two-way construction. Open the valves to inflate, and close to use. The two way valve keeps air in when you need it, and out when you don't. To store, just open the deflate valve, roll and close. Friction-fit valve cap holds secure for a good night's sleep. Features: - Two valves in each camp pad - Two-way construction valves - Fastest to set up - Open the inflate valve to inflate, and close it to use - Two way valve keeps air in when you need it, and out when you don't - After your camp out, just open the deflate valve, roll, and close - A friction-fit valve cap is designed to hold secure for a comfortable night's sleep. Specifications: - Size: 72" x 20" x 1.5" thick, Mfg No: 2631950, Manufacturer: Eureka!
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