Self-Inflating Mats
Self-Inflating Mats, or SIMs, reviews.
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The Robens Sunstone 120 is a well-insulated and comfortable self-inflating mat that does actually self inflate.
★★★★★
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£173.76
An impressive high-tech self-inflating mat that's deep and comfortable, packs relatively small and is easy to inflate and deflate.
PROS:
- Very comfortable.
- Extremely high-spec insulation rating.
- Very quick and easy to deflate and pack away.
- Very quick and easy to inflate.
CONS:
- High Price
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The Robens Air Impact 25 is a surprisingly large and comfortable sleeping mat for such a small and lightweight pack size.
★★★★★
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£42.99
PROS:
- Very small pack size
- Lightweight
- Good size when inflated (not a 3/4 size mat)
- Good comfort for depth of mat
CONS:
- None found so far
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The 16 cm version of the Outwell Dreamboat self-inflating camping mat is soooooo comfortable! It gets the Thumbs Up award.
★★★★★
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£224.99
PROS:
- Very comfortable
- Great insulation for colder weather
- Not too warm for summer camping
- Valves to make inflating and deflating easier
- Packs down to a relatively good size for such a large mat
CONS:
- Not cheap, but you might think a good investment
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The Vango Dreamer is a lightweigth self-inflating camping mat.
★★★★★
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£27.50
PROS:
- Lightweight
- Despite just 3cm thick, not bad to sleep on
- Includes insulation
- Can be bought for a good price
CONS:
- The mat is quite long when packed
- No R-Value to compare insulation levels
- Doesn't self-inflate fully (which is to be expected)
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A very comfortable self-inflating mat that's insulated too.
★★★★★
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£272.98
PROS:
- Comfortable
- Easy to pack away
- Pack size not too big considering the size of mat
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The Vango Shangri-La 15 Grande is a very comfortable sleeping mat to take camping. It will feel much more like a bed at home.
★★★★★
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£167.99
A fantastic mat to sleep on. Easy to inflate and deflate.
PROS:
- This is one of the most comfortable self-inflating mats we've tried. And yes, it does self-inflate too.
CONS:
- It's still a large mat when rolled up, so check you have the space to transport. Kitting your family out with these will be expensive.
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SIMs can provide a much better night's sleep than air beds, but you might find them difficult to put away. Now there's a solution to that problem.
★★★★★
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£64.99
PROS:
- The Outwell Deepsleep double is a great self-inflating mat for family camping. And now even easier to use with the new Outwell Air Flow Control Valve.
CONS:
- Of course, it's a lot more expensive than an air bed, but we think you'll have a better night's sleep with one of these.
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We test out the Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D SIM on a cold winter camp.
★★★★★
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£182.75
A great self-inflating mat. For the large size, it's probably best for car camping.
PROS:
- The MondoKing 3D is a good sized Self Inflating Mat with insulation to help keep you warm on those cold nights.
CONS:
- It is more expensive than cheaper SIMs... but you get what you pay for ;-)
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The Outwell Dreamboat is a self-inflating mat that feels much more like a mattress than an SIM.
★★★★★
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£272.98
The Outwell Dreamboat has got to be one of the best Self Inflating Mats for family car camping.
PROS:
- The Dreamboat is very comfortable SIM. It also provides good ground insulation. Plus, you don't bounce around like you do on a double air bed.
CONS:
- It is at the top end of the market and so relatively expensive compared to thinner SIMs, but then this is a lot better than cheaper SIMs.
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The Outwell Dreamcatcher is a great self-inflating mat for family camping as it doesn't have to be as small as backpacking SIMs, so it's a lot more comfy.
★★★★★
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£66.88
PROS:
- A great option for family camping with a car.
- Much thicker than hiking SIMs, and so more comfortable.
- Much wider than hiking SIMs, providing more comfort.
- New valves make it easier to inflate and deflate.
CONS:
- More expensive than cheap SIMs, but well worth the extra money IMHO