I walk to my local fishing spots and carry all my gear in my backpack including my unhooking mat which was large and weighty when wet. This super compact mat is a godsend to angler and is big enough when unraveled to be used for most species and would comfortably take a double figure carp for the carp stalkers who want to travel light. Overall I'm 100% happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it
Wanted a smaller unhoking mat with sides .hope this is suitable.mainly catching small carp ,tench &bream,perch occasionally it looks padded enough time will tell,