Ep150 – Is a Thicker Mat More Comfortable?

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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

Mentioned in this Episode:

Brands:

Exped

Zempire

Sea to Summit

OZtrail

BlackWolf

Products:

Exped MegaMat 10 LXW Self Inflating Camp Mat

Zempire Monstamat Single Camp Mat

Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe Self Inflating Sleeping Mat

OZtrail 3D Fatmat 750

BlackWolf Hexatherm 3D15 SP Single Mattress

All sleeping mats for camping

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