Thermarest Trekker Lounge Camping Chair (25)"

Advantages: Pack Size, Weight, Reliability
Disadvantages: Cost, Slidyness

...This is the ultimate camping mat. When i first set my eyes on this product i was sceptical about the price. I had seen foam mats for £10, and seeing this for £60 i couldnt imagine myself buying one. But i did, and i have never looked back! When backpacking for the first time, you try your best to get most things right. Spending alot of money on one product will save you spending money on alot of other cheaper products, but you will always end up purchasing the creme de la creme, and this Therm-a-rest is just that. Its pack-size is amazing for what it is. No other mat can offer the same thickness (2.5cm fully inflated) for the smallest pack size of 28cmx15cm, which for a sleeping mat is tiny. Weighinhg in at 578grams is lightInflating is a ease by just opening the valve and blowing air into the valve slowly and in-frequently, as the mat... Read review

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Advantages: ultra comfort without a bed
Disadvantages: punctures

...Sleeping on the ground is never going to be quite the same as a comfy bed but as a frequent camper and trekker the Therm-a-Rest Ultralite is the only choice for me. I have spent nights on cheap foam roll mats but if you are spending anything more than a few days on the ground, you'll find foam mats become as thin as paper in no time. The great thing about the Ultralite is that it is exactly what it says it is - light - and also takes up surprisingly little space. A good night's rest means a lot to me when I'm walking all day long and if you are about to go travelling or just off for a week's relaxation, then this really is worth it. It's not that cheap, when you compare it to a basic mat that you can pick up for about £7, but the Thermarest will last you for years if you look after it. Punctures can be a problem especially if you... Read review

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Advantages: self inflating!!!
Disadvantages: damn expensive

...flat, with the valve open - Under a bed or behind a wardrobe is ideal!!! Full length Weight 680g Rolled pack size 27 x 13 cm Mat size 51 x 183 x 2.5 cm Price: £55.95 3/4 length Weight 450g Rolled pack size: 27 x 11cm Mat size 51 x 119 x 2.5 cm Price: £47.95 Available from all good outdoor shops, Blacks, Field and Trek, YHA etc and many many internet sites. Happy Camping, remeber when camping involves the use of a car always take a blow up matress with a duvet, far more pleasant time! :0)... Read review

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