Inflatable Pool Mat

Could I use a cheap inflatable pool lounge for a light-weight backpacking mattress?

I’m going to Philmont next summer. (scout ranch in New Mexico) Everyone that went last summer had these thermerest sleeping pads. They were awfully expensive, took forever to blow up, and didn’t have much back support. I’ve got a pool lounge that I bought at wal-mart for $1.85, I love the way it feels and i’ve had great nights of sleep on it. Also, i’ve had it for almost a year and it’s held up nicely and hasn’t popped yet. Could I use this as a substitute for the $50 mats that there selling at REI?

I don’t see why not, of course, they are made to use on water and thus aren’t made to support as much weight as you’ll put on it using it on land. Even the air mattresses made for sleeping on land leak eventually..
I actually prefer the eggcrate style foam pads. You can buy a small one for about $9 at Walmart in the camping section. They’re pretty lightweight and of course, there’s no inflation required.. I wouldn’t say they are that comfortable either, but, hey, your camping.

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