{"id":52961,"date":"2023-02-13T11:51:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T01:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=52961"},"modified":"2023-02-14T07:57:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T21:27:47","slug":"podcast-selecting-a-sleeping-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-selecting-a-sleeping-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep91 &#8211; Selecting Your Dream Sleeping Mat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/MDdVEiGRWss?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-12238538\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/12238538.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-12238538&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8216;Bought a sleeping mat yesterday. It still hasn&#8217;t woken up.&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the old-school inflatables to self-inflating technology, Ben and Lauren discuss the queries and considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand if you&#8217;d rather sleep on it first &#8211; but if you snooze, you lose! Watch or listen to the ultimate lullaby right here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/EP91-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A couple are in a sleeping bag, enjoying the view from their tent.\" class=\"wp-image-52963\" title=\"Ben and Lauren discuss the considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/EP91-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/EP91-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/EP91-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/EP91-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben and Lauren discuss the considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:53 \u2013 New Gear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:34 \u2013 \u2018What Sleeping Mat Should I Choose?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:45 \u2013 Weight and Packed Size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:18 \u2013 In-Use Thickness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:19 \u2013 R-Value<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:36 \u2013 Price<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:41 \u2013 Styles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28:51 \u2013 Width<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:48 \u2013 Fitted Sheets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32:47 \u2013 Mat Couplers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:28 \u2013 Compatibility: Stretchers and Swags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36:27 \u2013 Story of the Week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Episodes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-sleep-system-ratings-with-sea-to-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep11 &#8211; Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-stretchers-in-tents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep56 &#8211; Will That Stretcher Fit?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/r-value-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R-Value &amp; ASTM Standard for Sleeping Mats Explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/petzl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petzl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/darche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/exped\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exped<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/oztrail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zempire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sea-to-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>New or Updated Gear<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tikka-350-headlamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petzl Tikka 350 Headlamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tikka-core-450-rechargeable-headlamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petzl Tikka Core 450 Rechargeable Headlamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tikkina-300-headlamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petzl Tikkina 300 Headlamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/actik-450-headlamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petzl Actik 450 Headlamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/actik-core-600-rechargeable-headlamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petzl Actik Core 600 Headlamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fast-frame-3-person-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Fast Frame 3 Person Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/skratch-labs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skratch Labs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sleeping Mats<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>and Accessories<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/atm-all-terrain-mattress-900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche 900 Wide All Terrain Mattress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Exped%20mega%20mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exped MegaMat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/3d-fatmat-1500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail 3D Fatmat 1500<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/megamat-max-15-lxw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exped MegaMat Max 15 LXW Self Inflating Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sleeping-gear#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire sleeping mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/comfort-plus-self-inflating-rectangular-sleeping-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Self Inflating Rectangular Sleeping Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=6&amp;type=2153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Air Filled Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=6&amp;type=2152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-Inflating Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=6&amp;type=2154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foam Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sleeping-mat-coupler-loops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat Coupler Loops<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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We understand if you&#8217;d rather sleep on it first &#8211; but if you snooze, you lose! 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