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12 reviews
An interesting and promising alternative to Thermarest.
These were on sale at £26, so they would seem to be something of a bargain.
I had expected something decent, but sub-Thermarest, but this turns out not to be the case.
The valve system is different - you push to open, push again to close - takes a little getting used to, but it works; There is a fairly slight possibility you could press the valve in your sleep….
Materials look good, nothing looks or feels shoddy. Couldn’t find an R-value anywhere, but guessing it’s somewhere around 2-3; This is a 3cm thick, 119cm long minimalist ultralight mat, after all. Probably not for the depths of winter.
Speaking of length - this is a deliberately short mat (most are full-length, anywhere between 180 -190cm) - this is for those keeping weight and bulk to an absolute minimum.
Inflated these (bought two) and they held their air well overnight. They are comfortable to lie on (far better than any closed cell type mat). They don’t make much noise, as those absurd Thermarest neo types do ( who thought crossing a crisp packet with a helium balloon was a good idea?). And they look much less likely to puncture, but if they do, a repair kit is included (Thermarest charge £10 for theirs).
So, all in all, bar a proper field test, these look good and seem entirely worthwhile.
Update: one of the two has developed a split along it’s seam, approx 4mm, and the repair kit employed to good effect as far as I can tell.
The mat itself has, however, only had around a fortnight’s use and wasn’t abused, jumped-on or overloaded.
I would observe that absolutely any item may fail for one reason or another, and that this one problem does not necessarily condemn the product outright, but that we have NEVER had a Thermarest puncture or tear (in 30 years of wild camping), although we have had two valve failures in mats much more than 10 years old.Read full review...
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great value back-up mat
having recently bought and returned a similar mat from a competitor, which didn't self-inflate and certainly wasn't non-slip I reviewed the reviews and decided to give this one a try - specifically as a liner in my ENO hammock but also as a back-up to the foam mat which I use when camping
whilst I haven't put it to the test yet, it definitely inflates and is more cushioned than the previous
however, a word of warning........most manufacturers suggest a few puffs of air to firm-up the mattress but remember that the moisture in your breath will condensate when the air temperature drops, and then you'll end-up with water inside your mat which can cause the fabric to rot - so, avoid the temptation if you can, and use a small airbed pump (or bicycle pump with adaptor) instead and prolong the life of your mat, whilst remembering that keeping it rolled-up in the bottom of your camping bag will damage the foam, so leave it unfurled below your bed (or in the loft/garage/understair cupboard) if you can, with the valve in the open position......Read full review...
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Top quality for v reasonable price
Fabulous quality not like some of the cheap stuff around today. . It got inflated weeks ago as my mattress on my bed is too hard so i put this on top. Its still as firm as the day i blew it up. And v gd price tooRead full review...
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Compact for travel - thin for use.
Ordered 2, one had broken valve so couldn’t inflate. The other was very thin and felt a bit cheap. But very compact so probably good for hiking/camping trips where space is a premium.
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Camping mat
Nice quality mat. Could buy cheaper, but like my brands...
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Comfy and compact
Just how it was described, perfect for what I need.
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Compact
Ideas for camping when you need to keep your pack weight and bulk down
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Good mat
Good firm mat
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It does the job
It does the job :-)
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Comfortable
Quality
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: millets-outdoor