After swearing by CCF mattresses for their durability and weight, I finally splurged on a Thermarest NeoAir and I can't believe how much I was missing out on. It's only a few ounces lighter than my old CCF, but it more than makes up for that by keeping me so much warmer at night that I can shave whole pounds off my pack by bringing lighter sleeping bags and clothes. Also, it packs down so small that it fits in my backpack, so my kit takes up a lot less space, which is nice for maneuvering through trees and over rocks. And oh my gosh, it's so comfortable. In short: I'm a total convert.
However! I've never had an air mattress before, so I'm worried that I'm going to ruin it out of ignorance. I know not to put it on sharp things, obviously, and I keep a repair kit with me just in case, but do you have any other advice? For example, I fold it up the same way every time to put it in its stuff sack; is this going to wear it out along the repeatedly-folded edges? (I would never fold any of my other gear this way, so I'm worried about it for my mattress.) Please, educate me, so I can enjoy my beloved mattress for years to come.
Thanks in advance.