tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post7936882481610816365..comments2024-03-23T20:56:40.825+00:00Comments on A Blog on the Landscape!: Sleeping mat.AlanRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-42224418095954106492011-11-25T17:28:21.881+00:002011-11-25T17:28:21.881+00:00Hi Gibson,
As you will be aware by reading the com...Hi Gibson,<br />As you will be aware by reading the comments it's not cut and dried that vertical tubes suit everybody and visa versa with horizontal.<br />But the offer to try will remain open and you can prove what suits you.<br />Just let me know, if and when.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-56283738461033100212011-11-25T13:54:40.520+00:002011-11-25T13:54:40.520+00:00That's very generous of you Alan. I'm not ...That's very generous of you Alan. I'm not planning any backbacking trips until April but I'll bear your offer in mind.<br /><br />Vertical tubes seem so much more sensible - I'm sure I'd roll off the horizontal ones!afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-57452349948908008882011-11-25T09:25:28.026+00:002011-11-25T09:25:28.026+00:00Hi Gibson,
Me too. There will be no mat on Christm...Hi Gibson,<br />Me too. There will be no mat on Christmas day. I will be having a look at the sales in New Zealand in January and see if there are any bargains I won’t hold my breath though.<br />Like i said to Zed, there’s nothing wrong with the old Karrimat. <br />If you want to try my Neo-Air (short) you are quite welcome to.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-82390294232988468982011-11-25T09:21:08.432+00:002011-11-25T09:21:08.432+00:00Thanks Mark. I have read your mat posts with inter...Thanks Mark. I have read your mat posts with interest and also like you say i have also noticed how many people have had problems with the POE, so that one is not on my list. The Kookabay mat i posted about yonks ago is still under consideration although i have not seen any reviews as yet.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-62950235225064164842011-11-24T21:24:19.355+00:002011-11-24T21:24:19.355+00:00I don't suppose Santa will bring me any of the...I don't suppose Santa will bring me any of these mats, so I'll still keep using my £17.00 Alpkit (can't remember which model) and Karrimat.<br /><br />Great review Alan.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-81180927034224652132011-11-24T20:04:11.349+00:002011-11-24T20:04:11.349+00:00Alan, I have the Exped Synmat UL7 mat, which I hav...Alan, I have the Exped Synmat UL7 mat, which I have been very happy with. There is a review on my blog if you are interested. The POE mat I owned had two leaks in it and I know a number of people who had the same problem.markswalkingbloghttp://markswalkingblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-18479014059393720672011-11-23T11:40:58.710+00:002011-11-23T11:40:58.710+00:00Thanks Maz,
It will be winging it’s way back to yo...Thanks Maz,<br />It will be winging it’s way back to you very soon. Hopefully Friday. I want to get it back to you before the Christmas post rush kicks in.<br />Thanks again for the chance to try before you buy.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-26304762744486114482011-11-23T11:18:50.119+00:002011-11-23T11:18:50.119+00:00Hi David,
It’s funny and i think mats seem to em...Hi David, <br /> It’s funny and i think mats seem to emphasise it more than other items but how different we all are. And it just goes to show that you have to take reviews in a comparative light. What somebody finds awful is wonderful to somebody else.<br /> I didn’t write this post with thermal issues in mind. It was purely to see what others thought. I do not know what the insulating value is of the original ThermArest mat but i guess it must be around 2.<br /> The TrangoWorld mat is excellent value for money with a thermal value of 3.4. The Big Agnes mat has a Primaloft filling and it says it’s range is down to 15 ℉. No thermal value specified.<br />The Neo Air thermal value is 2.5. But the new all season mat has now been released and has a value of 4.9.<br />There is plenty to consider.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-49151353858270825522011-11-23T10:33:26.744+00:002011-11-23T10:33:26.744+00:00Alan, a great review. As I am rather tall I find I...Alan, a great review. As I am rather tall I find I have the opposite problem with longitudinal tubes - I slide to the top or bottom of the tent so that my head or feet touch the ends, allowing condensation or wetting to dampen my sleeping bag. Widthways beams prevents this, and I find I do not slide around much on the NeoAir.<br /><br />One question I would have about all of the mats - what are their thermal qualities like? I find the NeoAir is excellent at reflecting the heat back towards my body - grasp its edge with your hands and see how it feels like it warms up. This was not the case with my old (ancient) Thermarest.David Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662508558674678268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-65645640644861290892011-11-23T09:12:59.317+00:002011-11-23T09:12:59.317+00:00Alan, it was absolutely my pleasure. There is no p...Alan, it was absolutely my pleasure. There is no point my extra kit simply sitting in a cupboard and frankly, most people know my views on getting kit so we can review it - wherever it comes from, however we get it, we are able to provide a good service to the outdoor world by reviewing kit honestly and comprehensively. I am glad it was of use to you and I found the problem you did about the length annoying too. It's too long and too short all in one. If you're on a short mat, you make allowances. If you are on a long one, it's heavier and that is a trade-off. This fits in the middle and frankly I'm not convinced the length is useful. Good review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-34494248130034035212011-11-23T06:59:29.069+00:002011-11-23T06:59:29.069+00:00Robin,
Just watched the YouTube vid of the Exped D...Robin,<br />Just watched the YouTube vid of the Exped Downmat UL 7. Looks very interesting. And the pump bag is very handy.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-54698883351151147272011-11-22T20:30:19.872+00:002011-11-22T20:30:19.872+00:00Hi Tor,
Yess i know what you mean. It is the same ...Hi Tor,<br />Yess i know what you mean. It is the same with the Alpkit Numo.<br />I don't understand companies, especially the big high street ones that don't ship abroad. Especially with up front payments.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-8842250332994864812011-11-22T20:08:16.672+00:002011-11-22T20:08:16.672+00:00And the Synmat UL 7 is nowhere to be found until F...And the Synmat UL 7 is nowhere to be found until Feb either apparently...<br /><br />What is it with producers lately? I'm also trying to get hold of two different pairs of Merrell barefoot shoes and they're both out of stock everywhere I've checked so far! (Actually 1 pair is available in the uk Merrell store, but they do the stupid "we only sell within the country" thing...) :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081368702999709224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-64465408130434561272011-11-22T19:20:54.415+00:002011-11-22T19:20:54.415+00:00Robin,
I am in no rush. With the New Zealand trip ...Robin,<br />I am in no rush. With the New Zealand trip coming up fast it will be March before i need to <br />change. <br />Thanks very much for the info.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-22650551608004084632011-11-22T18:37:44.220+00:002011-11-22T18:37:44.220+00:00The 580g includes a pumpbag which can be used as a...The 580g includes a pumpbag which can be used as a drybag BTW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-69031977850968745952011-11-22T18:34:24.012+00:002011-11-22T18:34:24.012+00:00Alan, if you can wait, there's a new Exped Dow...Alan, if you can wait, there's a new Exped Downmat UL coming out soon that will weigh c580g. It's a bit heavier than either the POE or the Synmat but it will be a lot warmer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-19365903504531587022011-11-22T18:16:09.886+00:002011-11-22T18:16:09.886+00:00Tor,
Thanks for your comment. The Synmat UL7 is a ...Tor,<br />Thanks for your comment. The Synmat UL7 is a definate contender. I like Exped gear it's well made.<br />At £75 the mat is a good price for that spec. and quality.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-86271621218739939442011-11-22T17:36:19.785+00:002011-11-22T17:36:19.785+00:00Have you considered the Exped Synmat 7 UL? I alrea...Have you considered the Exped Synmat 7 UL? I already have a Downmat 7 and while it's nice and warm it's a bit on the heavy side.<br /><br />I have to admit I never consider a night on a mat a wonderful experience sleeping-wise, however the downmat at least doesn't offend me. I'm hoping the Synmat 7 UL can be as inoffensive as it's my next planned purchase. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081368702999709224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-43310211673158876132011-11-22T17:16:36.085+00:002011-11-22T17:16:36.085+00:00Zed,
If my old yellow karrimat didn't take up ...Zed,<br />If my old yellow karrimat didn't take up so much room i would probably still use it. In fact if i base camp i sometimes do.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-6641250500077879382011-11-22T17:04:29.010+00:002011-11-22T17:04:29.010+00:00My yellow Karrimat, possibly 25 years old, still w...My yellow Karrimat, possibly 25 years old, still works well. Stinks a bit. I'd buy a new one if I could.Zednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-40608013681228807662011-11-22T16:02:04.655+00:002011-11-22T16:02:04.655+00:00Cheers Tookie,
That is one i hadn’t considered.Cheers Tookie,<br />That is one i hadn’t considered.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439013386414903935.post-54468085280706231752011-11-22T15:22:11.425+00:002011-11-22T15:22:11.425+00:00Nice post about the sleeping mats I got a loan of ...Nice post about the sleeping mats I got a loan of a POE with vertical tubes from Phil Turner and probably had one of the best sleeps, much comfier than my standard therm-a-rest. However the cost of getting that model I felt was a bit price. However I found the Alpkit Numo nearly identical if a little heavier but it is a thicker fabric. I haven't looked back since. It's a great mat to sleep on and reasonable price at £40Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414602337421090863noreply@blogger.com