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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An anti-microbial treatment on the fabric helps prevent mould or fungal growth inside, something of a risk with any mat that gets puffed up full of damp breath. I headed up my favourite mountain in Snowdonia and pitched up with a beautiful view of the Ogwen Valley, enjoying the peace and solitude of the outdoors with a gorgeous sunset. The idea is that they offer support in whatever orientation you sleep, while the ruffled 'side rails' are said to help keep you centred on the mat. There’s four sizes available, including a wide and a long version, and the fabric of the pad is 100 per cent recycled. For what is by the standards of this review only a medium-deep mat (no depth measurement is provided, but we make it around 5cm) the Comfort Plus surprisingly soft and padded.

The Trekker is a perfect mat if you are looking for something that will keep you warm but also comfortable.Big Agnes’s distinctive yellow divide mat boasts the excellent combination of being lightweight, well-insulated and pleasantly thick, while also packing away neatly into a compact storage bag.

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. At its widest point this is one of the broader mats in the review, while the taper towards the feet isn't as sharp as some, so overall you get plenty of sleeping area - good news if you tend to roll about in the night. The in/out valves are robust and very simple in use, a clever design consisting of layers of stoppers: it can either be closed, opened (one way) for inflation, or fully opened for quick deflation. Overall verdict: If you want a mat that just works in the cold weather then this is the one to look into.The NEOAir's layered insulation is clearly less susceptible to moisture than, for instance, the Exped's down fill, but to avoid any issues with condensation and mould buildup inside, this mat comes with an inflator bag that can be used to pump it up. The Flux 3 has an R-value of 3, which means that it provides insulation suitable for 3 seasons, meaning it's suitable to use most of the year but not in temperatures below freezing. We packed our backpacks for camping trips ranging from wild camping in northern Scotland to glamping on the Cornish coast to test out these camping mats. THERMOLITE® HL-1 high loft insulation is a fiberfill constructed with a unique 3D crimp of hollow-core and solid fibers, which provide excellent lightweight warmth with superior durability. The Airo 180 is perfect for any trip where minimal weight and small pack size are paramount - but you still need the insulation of a foam mat.