Inflatable sleeping pad systems and methods

Abstract

Inflatable sleeping pad systems and methods are provided. An inflatable sleeping pad may include a central pad including a self-inflating foam, at least one inflatable side rail connected to at least one edge of the central pad, and a valve configured to pass air between an external environment and an interior of the inflatable sleeping pad. A system may include the inflatable sleeping pad and a storage bag configured to receive the inflatable sleeping bag when in a deflated configuration. The system may include a removable covering configured to cover at least a portion of the inflatable sleeping pad when in an inflated configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An inflatable sleeping pad comprising:
 a central pad comprising self-inflating foam;   at least one inflatable side rail connected to at least one edge of the central pad; and   a valve configured to pass air between an external environment and an interior of the inflatable sleeping pad.   
     
     
         2 . The inflatable sleeping pad of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one inflatable side rail comprises:
 a first inflatable side rail connected to a first edge of the central pad; and   a second inflatable side rail connected to a second edge of the central pad opposite the first edge.   
     
     
         3 . The inflatable sleeping pad of  claim 2 , wherein the valve is disposed in the first inflatable side rail. 
     
     
         4 . The inflatable sleeping pad of  claim 1 , wherein inflation of the inflatable sleeping pad via the valve inflates both the central pad and the at least one inflatable side rail. 
     
     
         5 . The inflatable sleeping pad of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one inflatable side rail extends along an entire length of the central pad. 
     
     
         6 . A system comprising:
 the inflatable sleeping pad of  claim 1 ;   a storage bag configured to receive the inflatable sleeping pad when in a deflated configuration; and   a removable covering configured to cover at least a portion of the inflatable sleeping pad when in an inflated configuration.   
     
     
         7 . A sleep system comprising:
 an inflatable sleeping pad comprising:
 a central pad comprising self-inflating foam, 
 at least one inflatable side rail connected to at least one edge of the central pad, and 
 a valve configured to pass air between an external environment and an interior of the inflatable sleeping pad; and 
   a storage bag configured to receive the inflatable sleeping bag in a deflated configuration.   
     
     
         8 . The sleep system of  claim 7 , further comprising a removable covering configured to cover at least a portion of the inflatable sleeping pad when in an inflated configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The sleep system of  claim 8 , wherein the covering comprises an elastic hem to hold the covering in place at least partially around the inflatable sleeping pad. 
     
     
         10 . The sleep system of  claim 7 , further comprising at least one cinching strap for securing the inflatable sleeping pad in the deflated configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The sleep system of  claim 7 , further comprising at least one of a repair kit, a pump, or a sleeping bag.