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      A good nights sleep is crucial when camping and to make this happen you need a good quality sleeping mat. Below you'll find reviews from brands who do it right. Exped, Therm-a-Rest, Sea To Summit, Big Agnes, Therm-A-Rest and Klymit all have a variety of pads to keep you warm and comfy. Have a read and tell us what you think.


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      SLEEPING PADS PRICE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT TEMP RATING RATING
      SEA TO SUMMIT ETHER LIGHT XT $269 55x183x10cm 425g 3.8 R value 9.5/10
      SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT SI $100 51x183x2.5cm 550g -2°C 9/10
      EXPED SYNCELLMAT 5 $130 65x197x5cm 945g -2°C 7.5/10
      EXPED AIRMAT HYPERLITE LW $200 197x65x7cm 445g -6°C 9/10
      EXPED AIRMAT SYNMAT HYPERLITE $170 197x65x7cm 410g 4°C 8/10
      SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT LW $150 198x64x5cm 455g 0.7 R value 9/10
      SEA TO SUMMIT COMFORT PLUS $240 184x55x6.3cm 890g 5.0 R value 9/10
      BIG AGNES Q-CORE $170 200x50x10cm 822g 5.0 R value 7/10
      KLYMIT O ZONE $100 183x54x4.4cm 354g TBD 8.5/10
      EXPED SYNMAT UL 9 $259 197x65x9cm 795g 6.0 R value 8/10
      EXPED DOWNMAT LITE 5 $180 197x65x5cm 830g 4.1 R value 8/10
      BIG AGNES Q-CORE SL $169 182x50.8x 8cm 652g 4.5 R value 9/10
      THERMAREST NEO AIR XLITE $179 196x63x6.3cm 460g 3.2 R value 8.5/10
      EXPED DOWNMAT XP 9 LW $299 197x65x9cm 1215g 8.0 R value 9/10
      THERM-A-REST NEO AIR $150 196x63x6.3cm 710g 4.9 R value 9/10
      KLYMIT INERTIA X FRAME $100 180x45x3.8cm 258g TBD 7.5/10
      EXPED DOWNMAT UL 7 LW $219 197x65x7cm 750g 5.9 R value 8/10


      Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Mat Gear of the YearSEA TO SUMMIT SLEEP SYSTEM
      Date: April 23rd 2019
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.


      Sea to Summit UltraLight SI MatSEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT SI MAT
      Date: May 24th 2017
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.


      Exped SyncellMat 5 EXPED SYNCELLMAT 5
      Date: May 18th 2017
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Exped

      Read the full review here.


      Exped SynMat UL 9 ReviewEXPED AIRMAT HYPERLITE & SYNMAT HYPERLITE
      Date: July 12th 2016
      Reviewer: Heather
      Overall Rating: 8/10 & 9/10
      Product Link: Exped

      Read the full review here.


      Sea To Summit UltraLight MatSea To Summit Ultralight MatSEA TO SUMMIT ULTRALIGHT MAT
      Date: April 29th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.


      Sea To Summit Comfort Plus Insulated MatSEA TO SUMMIT COMFORT PLUS MAT
      Date: Dec 10th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Sea To Summit

      Read the full review here.


      Big Agnes Lost Ranger 15 Sleeping BagBIG AGNES LOST RANGER 15 SLEEPING BAG AND Q-CORE PAD
      Date: May 19th 2015
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10 & 7/10
      Product Link: Big Agnes

      Read the review here.


      Klymit O Zone Review KLYMIT O ZONE
      Date: Nov 1st, 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Klymit

      Read the full review here.


      Exped SynMat UL 9 ReviewEXPED SYNMAT UL 9
      Date: May 9th 2014
      Reviewer: Tawnya
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Exped

      Read the full review here.


      Exped DownMat Lite 5 ReviewEXPED DOWNMAT LITE 5
      Date: May 4th 2014
      Reviewer: Tawnya
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Exped

      Read the full review here.


      Big Agnes Mystic SL Sleeping Bag and  Q-Core SL Pad  BIG AGNES MYSTIC SL SLEEPING BAG AND Q-CORE SL PAD
      Date: Aug 28th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10 & 9/10
      Product Link: Big Agnes

      Read the review here.


      Thermarest Antares Down Sleeping Bag and NeoAir XLite Mattress THERMAREST ANTARES DOWN SLEEPING BAG AND NEO AIR XLITE MATTRESS
      Date: Aug 22nd 2013
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Thermarest

      Read the full review here.


      Exped Downmat XP 9 LW ReviewEXPED DOWNMAT XP 9 LW
      Date: July 17th 2013
      Reviewer: Robin
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Exped

      Read the full review here.


      Thermarest-NeoAir-Camping-Mattress-Review THERM-A-REST NEO AIR
      Date: Oct 12th, 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Thermarest

      Read the full review here.


      Klymit Inertia X Frame Sleeping Pad and Cush Seat Pillow KLYMIT INERTIA X FRAME SLEEPING PAD + CUSH SEAT PILLOW
      Date: Aug 01st, 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Klymit

      Read the full review here.


      Exped DownMat UL 7 LWEXPED DOWNMAT UL 7 LW
      Date: June 16th 2012 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Exped

      Read the full UPDATED review here.

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