Feel like treating myself so what new mat should I get?

I would like, in no particular order:

* Small pack size
* Warm
* Light
* Durable
* No balloons

I've been using Exped mats for the last couple of years. They'll produce a mat to suit whatever conditions you're trying to sleep on / in.

The Synmat UL fits all your criteria. The small is nearly as long as most companies full length offerings (at 5'7" I don't need a longer mat). I've used the Synmat on a stone floor in winter with a quilt and not felt the ground.

If you want something warmer then the downmats take some beating. A good compromise between cost, weight and warmth is the downmat lite. R value of 4.1 / rated to -12 and costs £70 for the small size: http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/.exped- ... 761919.htm

The downmat looks like a good mix of weight / warmth / comfort / cost.

£70 for m inc postage from OutdoorGB. Think I might push the button on one of those :)

I'm 5'11", is the medium the right size for me?

I'm 5'11", is the medium the right size for me?

It'll be fine. If you don't mind your feet overhanging then a S would suffice and save a little weight.

Thanks for the help. Think I'll go for one of those then.

I've got a medium down mat and I'm 6'.
Nothing hangs off except my bingo wings and belly.

Sounds like it would suit me perfectly

Button pressed.

Now the hard bit, waiting...

Just published this on my blog this morning about the Pacific Outdoor Adventurer AC long. :)

http://www.composite-projects.co.uk/201 ... -mattress/

My NeoAir is feeling unloved as I currently use my Klymit torso pad all the time now

Im with Stuart on this one, been using an exped synmat 7 ul for few yrs and love it!!!

I still have this for sale if anyone is interested?

http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... f=9&t=1901

I've got a Multimat Superlite which has been comfortable and warm. Used it in the WRT where it went down to minus 2 during the night. I got mine for £35 i think. It's only 300g with a tiny pack size.

http://www.multimat.uk.com/store/products/superlite-air

http://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Multimat-S ... tAodnygAbw

I've got a Multimat Superlite which has been comfortable and warm. Used it in the WRT where it went down to minus 2 during the night. I got mine for £35 i think. It's only 300g with a tiny pack size.

I'm surprised you were warm enough, it's got an R value of bugger all (no insulation just air). Karrimor do the same mat cheap if anyone fancies a whirl*: http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-x- ... ess-782143

*Just ignore the bit where they say it's suitable to -15