Question from Sandy
Hi Debra, I know the camping foam you buy in sports stores is probably petro and not the healthiest. I am wondering if it is baked out in the sun for a month or so if it would eventually become safe. Thks
Debra’s Answer
Well, it would improve, however, it is made from some pretty toxic chemicals PLUS fire retardants, so I can’t guarantee it would outgas. You could wrap the whole thing in Reflectix and seal the seams with foil tape. That would make it nontoxic.
If you must use foam, Reflectix is my best recommendation as well. There are, however, 2 caveats. (1) If you’re camping in cool weather, that Reflectix covering will help keep you warm since it will reflect your body heat back at you. If you’re camping in warm weather, you may not be as thrilled with it. (2.) It will (depending upon the climate) exacerbate mould growth, so be sure to keep it well sealed while using it. Good luck!