Thread: Sleeping mat recommendation

Originally Posted by Bobba

Really liking my Big Agnes Rapid. Not the lightest but super comfy and just have a great nights sleep compared to others I have.

Have the same in regular wide and been a fantastic shift from thermarest. Has quite a good R rating but wake up with sore kidneys after sleeping on snow. Also the inflation sac it comes with is shit, so purchased the optional extra one.

Would probably try the new Nimo one that has an R rating over 8

Originally Posted by McNotty

I like Klymit. Not as light but find them more comfy and warm.
https://dwights.co.nz/products/klymi...SABEgL22vD_BwE

Same opinion. Think they are excellent

Originally Posted by Stag

Have the same in regular wide and been a fantastic shift from thermarest. Has quite a good R rating but wake up with sore kidneys after sleeping on snow. Also the inflation sac it comes with is shit, so purchased the optional extra one.

Would probably try the new Nimo one that has an R rating over 8

Interesting about the snow. About to spend 8 nights on mine which will be a good test.

Recently got a Nemo Tensor Extreme. Used it quite a bit amd so far really happy. Weighs a bit more than my old Thermarest but got the long and wide one.

Only thing can really moan about would be the valve. Isn't a screw type just a flat push release.
Not the end of the world but have once pulled full release instead of the push valve cover and let all the air out at night.

But that is only a small gripe

Originally Posted by Gkp

Thanks. Another good mat to look at.
I didn't realize there was so many options

Originally Posted by bigred

Recently got a Nemo Tensor Extreme. Used it quite a bit amd so far really happy. Weighs a bit more than my old Thermarest but got the long and wide one.

Only thing can really moan about would be the valve. Isn't a screw type just a flat push release.
Not the end of the world but have once pulled full release instead of the push valve cover and let all the air out at night.

But that is only a small gripe

I hate blowing up air mats so carry an air pump. Worth the extra weight on longer trips. I believe the Nemo Tensor and the xtherm gave the best reviews. My xtherm is one of my mats that leak so maybe the Nemo is my next best option

Yeah I bought an air pump when bought the nemo. Absolute game changer.

Exped synmat 7 winter. Comfy,warm and QUIET. Don't underestimate how noisy some of these mats can be. Maybe go with the downmat if you have the money.

I camped on my xped syn mat on the snow which has a low r rating vs the x therm in southern alps tahr hunting but I did have a macpac epic 1000 sleeping bag and I never got cold . I sleep warm though

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Originally Posted by RUMPY

Exped synmat 7 winter. Comfy,warm and QUIET. Don't underestimate how noisy some of these mats can be. Maybe go with the downmat if you have the money.

Some are so noisy they wake you up aye

Originally Posted by Gkp

Some are so noisy they wake you up aye

Yeah when I brought mine I was lucky enough to have 6 mats on the shop floor. Although the Exped was heavier it makes no noise like some of the 'chip packet' sounding ones.

Originally Posted by McNotty

I like Klymit. Not as light but find them more comfy and warm.
https://dwights.co.nz/products/klymi...SABEgL22vD_BwE

+1 Mine is very comfortable.

Klymit for me too. Got the insulated lite model and absolutely love it.

Exped down matt. nice and quiet, mate on the neo air kept us awake,
Also like the fatter edge tube, helps me stay on the matt,
The down mat is not the lightest of the exped range but they do make a coment about life vs weight on the web site.
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JR traverse insulated core mat. Nice and warm. A but slippery but good weight, comfortable and comes with a repair kit.

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Recently got a Rab mat free with a bag be interesting to give it a go

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