Equipped with elastic straps, you can secure this mat after having rolled it up into a compact size, then store it in the included bag. Finally, no setup instructions are included. This isn’t too bad since the valve is fairly straightforward. But I suspect quite a lot of people who aren’t familiar with self-inflating pads will know that they should set it up at home the first time and leave it inflated. Hydration and Drinking Keeping hydrated is vital, especially for arduous trekking and hiking. Here are the best hydration accessories including drinking flasks, bottles and water filters. OEX claims that this sleeping mat has an r value of 2.6. This should be okay going down to fairly cold temperatures but the r-value isn’t high enough for a sudden overnight cold snap during Spring or Autumn. The R-value expresses the thermal performance and resistance of the mattress. The higher the R-Value, the more the mattress insulates you from the cold ground.

Meeting and exceeding European REACH standards, the materials used to construct this camping mat ensures the highest of quality, instilling confidence in travellers worldwide. Recommended by the DofE and the Scouting Association, the Vango Trek can be taken just about anywhere due to its lightweight qualities and compact size when folded. My test results mean that I place the OEX Traverse 2.5 sleeping mat firmly in the DON’T BUY category.Hand Luggage Large enough for weekend trip yet small enough to be carried onto airplanes, the best hand luggage is durable, fashionable and have many compartments. The OEX traverse 2.5 is fairly typically sized for a sleeping mat. That is to say, look elsewhere for a sleeping mat in large size if you’re approaching six feet. Laptop Bags No matter if you’re carrying a laptop for business or pleasure, it needs to be kept safe and secure. Here are the best laptop bags for casual and business travel.

Constructed of 30D stretch fabric TPU, this camping mat is reliable when it comes to comfort, as the fabric will stretch to mould around your body – talk about a perfect match! The innovative valve design allows for speedy inflation and deflation, so that you don’t have to waste your time. Recommended use would be for one or two season use only. Unless you put a foam roll mat underneath it. I've not tried this, though I have used a survival blanket beneath it to see if this helped. Sadly it did not. However, you still have to consider the many different features of each camping mat and whether it’s up to par for your trip – you don’t want to risk a puncture deflating your camping mat and sleep, so in this article, we will accompany you in your quest to find the best self inflating camping mat. Best Self Inflating Camping Mats ReviewedBasic foam mats tend to be the lightest of all, but are often thinner than other types of sleeping mat. Inflatable mats are more likely to weigh less than SIMs, however, this really depends on the quality of the materials used. In general, I was very disappointed with the comfort of the OEX Traverse 2.5. I think I would even prefer a traditional foam roll mat over the Traverse. I’ll also give my general thoughts on value for money later in the article. But this can depend a lot on your personal budget, so I don’t score this. [2/10] Comfort