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Thicker mats… better naps?
Ben and Lauren roll out the facts on sleeping mat thickness, challenging the assumption that more centimeters means more comfort. Our gear gurus weigh up pack size versus plushness, solo sleep versus shared slumber, and how insulation value varies.
Kick back for a concise breakdown of what really matters when choosing your next camping mattress, where the perfect night’s sleep may not require the thickest mat in the tent.
Kick back for a concise breakdown of what really matters when choosing your next camping mattress.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:52 – Is a Thicker Mat More Comfortable?
03:36 – Pack Size
03:56 – Soft Vs Firm
04:32 – Sleeping Solo Vs With Company
07:09 – 15cm Vs 10cm: Insulation
08:29 – Considering Uneven Ground
08:44 – Summary
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Brands:
Products:
Exped MegaMat 10 LXW Self Inflating Camp Mat
Zempire Monstamat Single Camp Mat
Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe Self Inflating Sleeping Mat
BlackWolf Hexatherm 3D15 SP Single Mattress
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