Thread: Value sleeping mats (for the budget constrained hunters)

The JR gear Presidon Insulated mat has finally arrived. Initial impressions are it’s really good compared to the much pricer ones I’ve seen in local shops. Quality seems good. I got the mummy to save weight and it feels quite narrow (510mm) so big guys might want the XL verison. Seems really comfy but can’t properly comment until done an overnighter. I brought the optional 25 litre dry bag / inflation bag so that it wouldn’t go mouldy from breathing into it and toi keep my sleeping bag in when in backpack. Just 4 or 5 fills and mat is ready. The fill, empty and bleed valve works well. Do need to be careful to not over inflate as really soft gives best comfort. To be its specified 9cm thick it’d be hard and uncomfortable.

Re delivery it took almost 3 months! Covid sure is having an effect on international delivery. Pre-covid I’ve done 100+ orders on mostly minor electronics and occasional bigger items. All but one arrived in less than 3 weeks so 3 months wasn’t expected. Still waiting on delivery of trekking poles ordered at same time. Tracking shows they arrived in NZ 2 months ago……….