Bushwalk Australia

Hey guys im getting into lightweight hiking and im looking for a lightweight/ small packsize sleep mat/ pad. I currently have a Downmat 9 and for use in wa.... Its just overkill, im looking for a thinner sleeping mat that has some insulation and is inflatable (i hate closed cell) id like it to have a tough outer, I HATE THE NEO AIR, their nice and all but pucture it and well..... Thanks guys and for reference money isnt too much of a worry however cheaper is always better! Cheers!

Thermarest prolite.

3 season model is probably good for walking in WA.

I use a 3/4 length and it works fine most of the time. 3/4 length with a thin closed cell underneath is more versatile and potentially lighter than full length, for visiting cold places.

Thermarest has proven durability, everyone else has a much greater rate of problems/holes/leaks/etc. (Go and ask in a shop which is not trying to sell you their homebrand, the returns for thermarest with genuine warranty issues are very rare)

+1

Have its predecessor, for a looong time now (10+ years?) ... still going strong. Totally reliable, also easy to fix if punctured.

Prolite = 2.5 cm thick., Prolite Plus = 3.8 cm thick.

My other mat is an Exped Synmat 7.5 Basic I think it is called. No built in pump, more comfy, similar warmth, squeaks more, 200g or so heavier. Takes ~11 deep puffs to fully inflate.

My old thermarest is over 10 years old now and still going strong, never had a puncture. It's just a bit to heavy and takes up to much room, I struggle to fit it inside my pack, I've recently purchased a Exped Downmat, great mat, but a little on the heavy side, however takes up very little room in my pack, I just wish they where a lot lighter.

You could try the new Exped UL Synmat - 460g, insulated and 7cm thick then there's no need to sacrifice comfort for weight. I also believe the UL Synmats are competitively priced locally so you don't have to resort to ordering from OS.

Also check out Pacific Outdoor Equipment who make a large range of lightweight mats.

http://pacoutdoor.com/sleeping-pads

I think the UL synmat is $120 at mainpeak in the city. They had one in stock the other day

Dale wrote:You could try the new Exped UL Synmat - 460g, insulated and 7cm thick then there's no need to sacrifice comfort for weight. I also believe the UL Synmats are competitively priced locally so you don't have to resort to ordering from OS.

Also check out Pacific Outdoor Equipment who make a large range of lightweight mats.

http://pacoutdoor.com/sleeping-pads

I used to have a POE mat but it developed tiny leaks all over. Was a manufacturing/design defect and was replaced under warranty. When the second one was also replaced for the same reason I claimed the value for a thermarest instead.