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What's the smallest packed BIG camping mattress !!
That's it !! I need a comfy mattress. My 7 year old Thermarest Prolite just isn't giving me a good night sleep.
I need something thicker and wider...
I'm looking at Thermarest again as they have never let me down. I love them.
However, the pack sizes for a XL (30" wide) are crazy..
[url=http://cascadedesigns.com/en/therm-a-rest/mattresses/camp-and-comfort/basecamp/product]Therm-a-Rest
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One of the Big Agnes Air Core matresses? They aren't self inflating butbdo pack smaller than thermorests.
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One of the Big Agnes Air Core matresses? They aren't self inflating butbdo pack smaller than thermorests.
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Alas, I think their widest mat is 20" which is the same as a thermarest Regular.
Thermarest Large are 25" wide while their XL is 30"....
Size matters :P
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Size matters :P
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Hello
Same for me, as I get older the bigger the mattress.
With a foam core there wan't be much options.
Maybe look for the down filled Exped:
DownMat 9 Pump LW
Size: 197 x 65 x 9 cm (77.5 x 26 x 3.5 inches)
Exped Downmat Down-Filled Camping Mats inc Integrated Pump
close to 30"
never slept on one....
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Exped are soooo comfortable, better than many conventional beds. I have the 9cm thick Downmat (9LW) which is extra wide so you are less likely to roll off in the night, see Sleeping Mats - Traveldri Plus
Most of your heat loss is to the ground so a down-insulated mat really helps. I end up not needing the warmth of a sleeping bag beneath me, so I open it up and use it more as a duvet.
Exped do a lightweight range as well but I'd steer clear as they are not so hard wearing, the glue on the baffles between the tubes can fail.
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I used an Exped Down-Mat but found it too hot most of the time, I'm not into camping in Arctic conditions. I now have an Exped Syn-Mat which whilst still being warm is not as warm as the Down-Mat.
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Exped are soooo comfortable, better than many conventional beds. I have the 9cm thick Downmat (9LW) which is extra wide so you are less likely to roll off in the night, see Sleeping Mats - Traveldri Plus
Most of your heat loss is to the ground so a down-insulated mat really helps. I end up not needing the warmth of a sleeping bag beneath me, so I open it up and use it more as a duvet.
Exped do a lightweight range as well but I'd steer clear as they are not so hard wearing, the glue on the baffles between the tubes can fail.
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Hi TEd I agree with Tim & Walter, I have the Exped 7 down, im 5ft 5 good enough for me I liked them so much I brought a second one for when if I have a pillion, (now a GF) lol
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The big aggie air core is ten times better than any thermarest on the market. It also comes with its own patch kit. 5 years of ownership, it has never let me down and I get a great sleep.
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Well..
I bought the Thermarest Neoair camper XL..
Holey moley. I've been missing out all these years. Forget all this prolite crap.
I seriously sleep better in my tent than at home now. XL sleeping mat is where it 'IS AT'
And, it packs down to about 1l. Which is the same as my Large Pro-lite !! Go figure as the yanks say...
My only gripe is that it's not self inflating. I recorded that it takes about 20 good breaths to get it nice and full though. Hardly an effort.
So I recommend the Neo Air camper. Fantastic mattress for about £100
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Well..
I bought the Thermarest Neoair camper XL..
Holey moley. I've been missing out all these years. Forget all this prolite crap.
I seriously sleep better in my tent than at home now. XL sleeping mat is where it 'IS AT'
And, it packs down to about 1l. Which is the same as my Large Pro-lite !! Go figure as the yanks say...
My only gripe is that it's not self inflating. I recorded that it takes about 20 good breaths to get it nice and full though. Hardly an effort.
So I recommend the Neo Air camper. Fantastic mattress for about £100
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How is it in the cold? I'm used to a Downmat 9 DLX (or whatever the long and wide 9cm one is called), but it doesn't pack down to 1L as yours. Does it keep you warm when it's freezing?
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How is it in the cold? I'm used to a Downmat 9 DLX (or whatever the long and wide 9cm one is called), but it doesn't pack down to 1L as yours. Does it keep you warm when it's freezing?
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I haven't tested it in the freezing cold but whole body is off the ground and well supported. It won't be as warm as a down lined mattress but that's what underwear is for
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Big Agnes also makes a half length aircore and I own both. The half length cuts off just below the knees. It supports just what's needed to be supported and packs 1/2 smaller than the regular aircore. About the size of a can of soda. And since you camp in warm areas, also purchase the Big Agnes Nampa bag. It packs down to the size of a gatoraide bottle and will keep you warm to 40F.
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I'm far to impatient for all that. Thermarest XL it is
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I'm far to impatient for all that. Thermarest XL it is
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Where is there a Thermarest XL ? I have looked and can't find any  although they have a size chart that says they should but I can't see them !!!!
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Where is there a Thermarest XL ? I have looked and can't find any  although they have a size chart that says they should but I can't see them !!!!
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They only do an XL in the comfort range of mats. You won't get one in a pro lite etc.
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