What sleeping mat?

[Nevis]

Feel like treating myself so what new mat should I get?

I would like, in no particular order:

* Small pack size
* Warm
* Light
* Durable
* No balloons

[Bearbonesnorm]

I've been using Exped mats for the last couple of years. They'll produce a mat to suit whatever conditions you're trying to sleep on / in.

The Synmat UL fits all your criteria. The small is nearly as long as most companies full length offerings (at 5'7" I don't need a longer mat). I've used the Synmat on a stone floor in winter with a quilt and not felt the ground.

If you want something warmer then the downmats take some beating. A good compromise between cost, weight and warmth is the downmat lite. R value of 4.1 / rated to -12 and costs £70 for the small size: http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/.exped- ... 761919.htm

[Nevis]

The downmat looks like a good mix of weight / warmth / comfort / cost.

£70 for m inc postage from OutdoorGB. Think I might push the button on one of those :)

I'm 5'11", is the medium the right size for me?

[Bearbonesnorm]

I'm 5'11", is the medium the right size for me?

It'll be fine. If you don't mind your feet overhanging then a S would suffice and save a little weight.

[Nevis]

Thanks for the help. Think I'll go for one of those then.

[Taylor]

I've got a medium down mat and I'm 6'.
Nothing hangs off except my bingo wings and belly.

[Nevis]

Sounds like it would suit me perfectly

[Nevis]

Button pressed.

Now the hard bit, waiting...

[composite]

Just published this on my blog this morning about the Pacific Outdoor Adventurer AC long. :)

http://www.composite-projects.co.uk/201 ... -mattress/

[didnothingfatal]

My NeoAir is feeling unloved as I currently use my Klymit torso pad all the time now

[Mike]

Im with Stuart on this one, been using an exped synmat 7 ul for few yrs and love it!!!

[BRP]

I still have this for sale if anyone is interested?

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... f=9&t=1901

[rocklobstercat]

I've got a Multimat Superlite which has been comfortable and warm. Used it in the WRT where it went down to minus 2 during the night. I got mine for £35 i think. It's only 300g with a tiny pack size.

http://www.multimat.uk.com/store/products/superlite-air

http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Multimat-S ... tAodnygAbw

[Bearbonesnorm]

I've got a Multimat Superlite which has been comfortable and warm. Used it in the WRT where it went down to minus 2 during the night. I got mine for £35 i think. It's only 300g with a tiny pack size.

I'm surprised you were warm enough, it's got an R value of bugger all (no insulation just air). Karrimor do the same mat cheap if anyone fancies a whirl*: http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-x- ... ess-782143

*Just ignore the bit where they say it's suitable to -15