OEX Flux 5.0 Sleeping Mat with Drawstring Pump Bag, Lightweight Inflatable Sleeping Mat for Camping, Ideal for Hiking, Backpacking and Wild Camping, Camping Equipment, Blue, One Size

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You'd be unlikely to put that lab-based result to the test in UK use, but the real world performance of a mat will depend on numerous factors in any case, not least the quality of the sleeping bag it's paired with. To avoid the down fill getting damp and degrading over time, Exped recommend that you never blow the mat up with your breath but only ever with the 'Schnozzel Pumpbag' that comes included.

this is a deep mat, and though it is quite floppy there's something about the way the baffles mould themselves around uneven ground that helps to give you a well-cushioned night's rest on all but the roughest terrain. It took a bit of puff for us to get this mat inflated, but the 9cm thickness combined with Thermolite insulation kept us warm and comfortable out on the trail, even in temperatures that hovered around freezing. Its aesthetic triangular baffle design not only promotes high levels of insulation but comfort as well. Yes it is only a 3 season mat but the fact it can still be comfortable to sleep on even in -20°C temperatures just says it all really.

This makes it a good choice for multi-day hikes, when you don’t want to add too much weight to your backpack but also need a comfy mat to ensure you’re well rested on your adventures. The weight of down in Exped mats shouldn't be thought of in the "traditional" sense that we do in a sleeping bag or jacket. We rated the camp star double from Outdoor Revolution on test – it takes only a minute or two to inflate and combines a warm foam core with inflatable panels for a very comfy night’s sleep indeed, with plenty of support for two adults sharing.

This is probably because it is very floppy, so where other mats provide a measure of support by virtue of their thickness and relative rigidity, the Comfort Plus more readily deforms to the ground below.A foam-filled inflatable mat of a very familiar style, what the Airo lacks in thickness, lightness and temperature performance it compensates with value for money and general no frills robustness. If you’re cosying up with a fellow camper in a big family tent or fancy recreating your double bed from home in your canvas glamping tent, a self-inflating double mat is a clever choice.

While it isn’t quite self-inflating, despite its name, it does only take a few puffs to get Snugpak’s XL mat ready, and a foam layer adds welcome comfort and warmth as well as protecting you if you stretch out on rockier terrain.The surface of the pad is firm yet supportive, and we found this mat provides excellent insulation even in cold weather, with an R-value of 4. The obvious drawback is the increased weight and bulk when it comes to carrying it up hills; it might have been good if Klymit also offered a mummy-shaped version of the Static V.