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Ep91 – Selecting Your Dream Sleeping Mat

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‘Bought a sleeping mat yesterday. It still hasn’t woken up.’

From the old-school inflatables to self-inflating technology, Ben and Lauren discuss the queries and considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.

We understand if you’d rather sleep on it first – but if you snooze, you lose! Watch or listen to the ultimate lullaby right here.

Ben and Lauren discuss the considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

00:53 – New Gear

08:34 – ‘What Sleeping Mat Should I Choose?’

11:45 – Weight and Packed Size

13:18 – In-Use Thickness

14:19 – R-Value

17:36 – Price

18:41 – Styles

28:51 – Width

31:48 – Fitted Sheets

32:47 – Mat Couplers

33:28 – Compatibility: Stretchers and Swags

36:27 – Story of the Week

Mentioned in this Episode:

Other Episodes:

Ep11 – Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit

Ep56 – Will That Stretcher Fit?

Blogs:

R-Value & ASTM Standard for Sleeping Mats Explained

Brands:

Petzl

Darche

Exped

OZtrail

Zempire

Sea to Summit

Products:

New or Updated Gear

Petzl Tikka 350 Headlamp

Petzl Tikka Core 450 Rechargeable Headlamp

Petzl Tikkina 300 Headlamp

Petzl Actik 450 Headlamp

Petzl Actik Core 600 Headlamp

OZtrail Fast Frame 3 Person Tent

Skratch Labs

Sleeping Mats and Accessories

Darche 900 Wide All Terrain Mattress

Exped MegaMat

OZtrail 3D Fatmat 1500

Exped MegaMat Max 15 LXW Self Inflating Mat

Zempire sleeping mats

Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Self Inflating Rectangular Sleeping Mat

Air Filled Mats

Self-Inflating Mats

Foam Mats

Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat Coupler Loops

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Ben and Lauren: From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!