In this article we concentrate on our experience and recommendations for the choice of best self inflating mattress, and so the size and weight of the product is of less concern than how comfortable it is and how well it stays inflated etc. option is acceptable, but we wouldn’t recommend going any lower than that if comfort is your main objective. However, if you’re still on the fence and want to look at some more options, here are some great alternatives to consider.

We recommend an R-Value of 3 or higher for 3-season use, and 5 or higher if you will be lying on the ground in winter too.Surprisingly, even without adding extra air by blowing into the valve, it's firm enough to sleep on after five minutes auto-inflating!

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . One thing we noted that we didn’t like too much were the sloping sides and fairly smooth/slippery material used on top of the Trekology. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The packed size is only 69 x 20 x 20 cm which should be fine for a car boot or roofbox to transport.stone man of just over 195cm in height, the Outwell is probably not my ideal self inflating mattress because my feet just drop over the end which I find stops me sleeping well when stretched out – however, it’s easy to whack a bag or rucksack at the end of the bed if you really like to be ruler-straight in bed.

Here we have the Berghaus Pro Peak insulated sleeping mat, said to be very lightweight, small and filled with Primaloft insulation said to mimic the properties of natural down. Thermarest use a ‘Stratacore’ construction to achieve this which combines a continuous layer of thermal foam with alternating ridges of air and foam.The Berghaus has the benefit of being insulated however they don't list an R value so I'm not sure how to compare them. Extra-large self-inflating mat from BerghausQuick release push valveNylon ripstop material with TPU laminateNon-slip silicone gripDiamond cell foam - reduces weight and adds comfortIncluded: Carry bag and repair kitDimensions: 198 x 63cmPacked dimensions: 34 x 16cmDepth: 4cmWeight: 1. There will be some products that are amazing quality and packed full of additional features or specifications, but do take the time to really get an idea if you need that level of quality or if your budget and needs mean you should get something else. Berghaus is a name synonymous with quality outdoor gear, and we love their tents, waterproof jackets and overtrousers especially. It gave my entire body plenty of support in different positions, and my hip didn’t dig into the ground when I was on my side.