Overall the Andes 10cm is an excellent choice for campers on a budget, and we think it is the best value double self inflating mattress. Whether it is setting up the perfect tent or exploring new trails on my bike, I'm here to help you make the most of your outdoor camping adventures. This single sleeping mat will have you drifting off to sleep on your year-round adventures thanks to its premium construction and intelligent design. She is based on Arran and works throughout Britain, Europe and Tanzania, on everything from environmental conservation, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme to Mountain Leader training and assessments. Additionally, consider the jacket’s durability, weight, and packability to match your intended activities and environment.

Peter tests gear throughout the highlands, as well during his regular work as a Woodland Trust ranger. The great thing about having so much cushioning is that you can lie on it, let a little bit of air out and then seal up the valves. Conversely, if you’re into your winter mountaineering then you’ll want a more durable shell – 3-layer perhaps – with pockets and lots of adjustment. Our guide on how to look after your waterproof jacket will further help you to understand common problems with hardshells, rain jackets and how to manage them.The fabric has a durable feel to it, but the rain jacket is still lightweight and packable, so Arc’teryx have struck a really good balance here. the Deluxe offers a sufficient length of 6ft 6” which should be ample for most of the adult population of the world – apart from Sultan Kosen perhaps. Our camping gazebos come with a built-in floor, so you don't have to worry about your possessions getting wet or dirty. In addition to walking and backpacking, he’s a keen packrafter, cyclist and winter mountaineer, and a learner climber and skier.

The two hand pockets are a decent size and are placed high enough to stay out of the way of a backpack hip belt.The other interesting point to note is that the Thermarest MondoKing has vertical edges when inflated which means you can butt two of them up together to make a quasi-King Size double. We found that it gave excellent isolation in our tent in February when we used a decent down sleeping bag on top. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The outer material is both soft and stretchy as well as incredibly durable due to its TPU lamination. The Comfort 10 really lives up to its name, providing ample cushioning for even the weightiest of folk.

However, the inflated size is a little restricted compared to the more expensive Vango and Berghaus options – the length is 195cm (just under 6ft5) and so we would recommend either of those two over the Outwell if you’re lanky like me. Helmet-compatible hoods should have volume adjusters so they can be reduced in size without affecting your vision for non-helmet wear.Inflated size for the Ultim is 200 x 136 x 8cm which is enough for most people under 6ft 6 inches in height.

It features a longer length at the rear and arms, a hood with good volume, and a Velcro tab for easy adjustment. These have a membrane, an outer fabric and then usually a mix of mesh and non-technical polyester fabric on the inside. It serves it’s purpose very well, it was a good purchase and we have seen no reason to change it for anything else. Just make sure you bring along a decent sleeping bag or use electric hookup for an overnight heater. It has a huge helmet-compatible hood that can be adjusted to give good protection whilst allowing visibility, the front drawcords are external ones and so are easily tightened with the jacket fully zipped up and it has a stiffened peak too – though this lacks structure and can distort in the wind.We recommend an R-Value of 3 or higher for 3-season use, and 5 or higher if you will be lying on the ground in winter too. I lay down on it for a few minutes to ‘test it out’ and found myself dropping off surprisingly rapidly – that wasn’t the plan, but it’s testament to the cushioning on offer. She has tested and reviewed outdoor gear for various titles since 2012 and joined the review team in 2019. However, the Thermarest 3D MondoKing is a different beast altogether, combining a fantastic 11cm foam thickness for superb comfort together with excellent thermal properties – the R-Value of the Mondoking is a whopping 8.