Advantages: Reasonable Price Disadvantages: Rather large if backpacking
...Last summer I embarked on a 100 mile highland hike, carrying my equipment in a 75ltre capacity rucksack. We aimed to complete the expedition in 5 days. I felt that my current carry-mat was unsuitable as it was farily large and made from foam. I was recommended a thermarest by my friends, and tried theres before purchasing my own.
I was impressed by the thermarest brand. They make really good quality equipment. I was faced with the choice of whether to go for the "ProLite" mattress from the "fast and light series" or the "Expedition" from "the trek and travel" series. I decided, that as I was on a student budet to go for the "Expedition".
I bought the full length version as I am around 6ft. Perhaps going for regular would have been more advantageuous but if you really want to save on weight and size- chose "Prolite...
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Advantages: Cheap Thermarest Mat, Very Comfortable Disadvantages: Size
...be used in any situation for an affordable price. I paid about £50 online for this from snow and rock. Now i am able to have an excellent nights sleep without worrying about carrying something too big the next day.
"The Explorer is the perfect mattress for beginning backpackers and those on a budget. With a foam core 1.5 inches thick, it provides the ideal combination of comfort and minimal weight. Available in full-length and 3/4 sizes."
The mat uses the open cell foam such as the classic thermarest mats so your basically getting a normal thermarest mat for £30 cheaper, although the Explorer is slightly bigger.
Like with all thermarest mats the explorer has a self inflating valve, making the mat easy to inflate and deflate and also giving it the ability to be rolled up really small into the provided stuff sac.
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...to spend as much. This is my personal view point as I do not use brushing boots very often. For someone who used them every day, Prolite would be a good option as they are hard wearing and quality. I went through a phase of buying lots of prolite as it is good. If I ever needed another pair of brushing boots, I probably would not buy prolite. Brushing boots are available cheaply and offer just as much protection as the prolite. I think from a comfort point of view, prolite are more superior than some of the cheaper brands, but overall, if they are only used occassionally, cheaper ones suffice. Whilst I do recommend Prolite Brushing boots, I probably would buy a cheaper brand next time. I have only given them 3 stars as I know I would not buy them again. I would however still use other prolite products and would still recommend...
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