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I need to buy a torso length light folding mat to go in my pack for MBLA assessment. Have googled around but most are too large to slip into my Evoc pack.

Am thinking about a cheap Decathlon foam roll mat and cutting it in half, but would prefer something that folds to A4 type size.

Any recommendations?


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:01 pm
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[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOLDING-SLEEPING-MAT-ARMY-CAMPING-FOLDS-PAD-GENUINE-SURPLUS-HIKING-FESTIVAL-/122370166224 ]German army folding mat?[/url]

I don't image it's very comfortable


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:05 pm
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https://www.alpkit.com/products/numo


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:07 pm
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Thanks, need a foam, rather than self inflating one.

That eBay one might do the job, would prefer a smaller folded size...


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:11 pm
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What's it actually for? I'd be looking at a short Thermarest (or equivalent inflatable). For even less bulk then something like a Neoair or Synmat UL. However, that's for sleeping on and assumes you're taking a bit of care with it.

Edit: My suspicions were correct then...


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:12 pm
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OMM mat?

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/rucksacks-c19/rucksack-accessories-c133/omm-duomat-45-folding-sleeping-mat-p76

I've actually had some comfy nights sleep on this. Although that has more to do with what's underneath the mat tbh, soft ground FTW.


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:14 pm
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Scotroutes, a bit like the nav thread, its solely for casualty comfort while waiting rescue and needs to be light and compact cos my pack is getting full and heavy....


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:14 pm
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I saw that OMM one and it's a good option... thanks


 
Posted : 09/03/2017 11:15 pm