UK Great Single Thermal Foil Backed Camping Roll Mat In Stock
January 30th, 2012
Best Single Thermal Foil Backed Camping Roll Mat – Price
- Size: Single
- Dimensions 180 cm x 60 cm (rolled out approx)
- 30 cm x 12 cm (rolled up approx) complete with elasticated bands for compact closure
- Reflective foil backing with foam padding
- Can also be used as an emergency blanket
This strong yet compact, lightweight thermal camping roll mat is designed for use in all conditions, with a high specification. It has a reflective foil back, is ultra lightweight, comfortable and warm and is suitable for picnics, camping and hiking throughout the year.
List Price: £2.89
A great bit of kit!,
One thing that most people do not seem to grasp about sleeping mats is that they’re primarily for insulation and not for cushioning. Generally speaking, the more the mat is cushioned, the bulkier and heavier it is. This mat weighs practically nothing – OK, 100g, which is insignificant, and it also folds up into a really small package. The great thing about the aluminised surface coating is that it reflects heat in the same way that it reflects light (elementary physics!), thus reflecting back the heat from your body while keeping out the cold. There is also a thin layer of foam between the aluminised sheets in the mat’s construction and this contributes to its insulative qualities whilst also providing a modicum of cushioning. I’ve used this item both on the ground and within a hammock and I have no hesitation in saying that this is far superior to a normal closed cell mat. For added comfort and insulation I use a self-inflating mat in addition, thus enjoying the best of both worlds. This mat is inexpensive, light, waterproof, compact, comfortable, easy to clean and provides highly efficient insulation. You could, of course, use a car windscreen sun reflector – it’s made of the same stuff, but this mat is longer and wider and you haven’t got a cut-out half way down to allow for a rear-view mirror! Highly recommended.
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|Compact mat,
Mine came packaged different from the picture, rolled up.
Is a little larger then I was expecting but still very light and infinatly smaller then the standard camping mat. Quite thin so cushion is compromised but laying down a tower and or jacket will cover up any bumps in the ground, a great mat for those wanting to conserve space.
When rolled up.
Circ. 36cm (10×10 cm) x height 32cm so… 3.2Litres?
Rolled I feel is better for external transit, folded if inside your rucksack.
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|Padded?,
I think to call this padded is somewhat misleading. The mat is very thin and offers very little padding to protect the user from bumps and lumps underneath. I bought this to go inside my hammock so the padding or lack of it isnt an issue. The silver covering does add warmth and the pack size is small and the weight is very low so for me its perfect. if you intend to sleep on the floor with just this under you then be careful as it will not add much comfort.
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