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‘Bought a sleeping mat yesterday. It still hasn’t woken up.’
From the old-school inflatables to self-inflating technology, Ben and Lauren discuss the queries and considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.
We understand if you’d rather sleep on it first – but if you snooze, you lose! Watch or listen to the ultimate lullaby right here.
Ben and Lauren discuss the considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
00:53 – New Gear
08:34 – ‘What Sleeping Mat Should I Choose?’
11:45 – Weight and Packed Size
13:18 – In-Use Thickness
14:19 – R-Value
17:36 – Price
18:41 – Styles
28:51 – Width
31:48 – Fitted Sheets
32:47 – Mat Couplers
33:28 – Compatibility: Stretchers and Swags
36:27 – Story of the Week
Mentioned in this Episode:
Other Episodes:
Ep11 – Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit
Ep56 – Will That Stretcher Fit?
Blogs:
R-Value & ASTM Standard for Sleeping Mats Explained
Brands:
Products:
New or Updated Gear
Petzl Tikka Core 450 Rechargeable Headlamp
OZtrail Fast Frame 3 Person Tent
Sleeping Mats and Accessories
Darche 900 Wide All Terrain Mattress
Exped MegaMat Max 15 LXW Self Inflating Mat
Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Self Inflating Rectangular Sleeping Mat
Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat Coupler Loops
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