Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Gear Questions, Information, Reviews and Competitions => Topic started by: Wolf_Larson on September 30, 2009
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What is the best thing to put under your sleeping bag for a good nights sleep.
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Your bed ;)
I use a self inflating mat. I'm a terrible sleeper at the best of times so I haven't decided how good they are. For comfiness vs weight they are good but nothing beats a foam rollmat for lightweight.
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a foil blanket would be good for heat as well to either wrap around you or just to put underneath!
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i'll sleep pretty much on anything/anywhere at the minute i'm on a self inflating yoke but a good old foam roll mat is hard to bet on weight and value as jonno said
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this might be worth a look wolf
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/3914
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nice one pack that one sounds the ticket.
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It's an Exped Synmat for me. 7cm of sleepy time bliss. Rolls up half the size of a foam mat, though it weighs a bit more, but every gram is worth it for the wonderful night's sleep. I used to use a thermarest prolite4 but once I got the synmat, I swapped it for a tarp.
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Soft rush for me, comfy cheap waterproof and you dont have to roll it up and carry it home!! ;D
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I find the Ex-army roll mats best they are a bit thicker than the others i've been useing th same 1 for about 10 years now and i have no bother sleeping no it.
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Soft rush for me, comfy cheap waterproof and you dont have to roll it up and carry it home!! ;D
Ohhhhh, listen to the Bushcraft God. You're a bloody fibber. You used to borrow my Thermarest until I swaped it!!!!!
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I've been pondering mats and I think I'm going to bin the self inflating mat for a foam roll. The weight saving is quite alot - as much as 1kg. They're not as comfy tho..
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Sleep is important to me, and although I can lie anywhere and nap for 90mins I need comfort for a proper night's rest (not much padding on me).
Foam Karrimats are far too solid. I did spend about 24hrs on a Z-rest (on scree) which seemed fine, although I was very ill so may have been distracted. Would be keen to try one again if anyone has one to lend me...
Currently have a Therm-a-Rest Prolite 4 which inflates like a dream, has a nice grippy bottom, and kept me pretty warm bivvying on snow at -12. I do like to sleep on my side though, so it is still a bit thin for perfection.
I'm looking at those Exped mats somewhat lustfully. There may be a prolite 4 for sale this year!
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I've got an Alpkit Reg Airic, but if I'm looking a bit of luxury I nick the wife's Fat Airic, and if I'm trying to save weight I take one of the wains' Wee Airics.
I've a hammock that I still haven't used more than a year after getting it.
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I've got an Alpkit Reg Airic, but if I'm looking a bit of luxury I nick the wife's Fat Airic, and if I'm trying to save weight I take one of the wains' Wee Airics.
I've a hammock that I still haven't used more than a year after getting it.
I have a hammock and I've only managed one short night in it. As soon as the weather gets better I'll be giving it another go.
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I traded my Prolite 4 for a Big Tarp from Andywink and got myself an Exped Synmat instead. Best thing I did as far as getting a good night's sleep is concerned, though it does take up more room in my bivi bag. I now sleep in the bivi on top on the mat, instead of putting the mat inside the bag. Highly recommended though.
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I do need a new bivi as well - may consider something like AlpKit's Hunka XL if the mat takes up extra room... although a smaller bivi is lighter, so might be better to keep mat outside like yourself.
Was thinking of the down version as I hope to visit many cold places - so I'd better get saving :)