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Everybody's a noob at some time. :) Execelent, thanks guys, this has proved very helpful. Still undecided but I think I'll go for comfort over weight/bulk (although thats the opposite direction to how I've been going recently...) Also the Downmats look tougher than the Neoair, any truth to this...

What's your reason against the Downmat, weight, bulk, condensation risk or price or something else/combination?

Hi Guys I'm thinking of getting a new mat and both the Downmat and Neoair have good reviews. It looks like the Downmat is MUCH warmer (8R vs 2.5R ~ whatever that means) although quite a bit heavier and bulkier than the Neoair although still lighter and less bulky than a "normal" self inflating...

Thanks guys, took a look at Expeds site and they do indeed have chair kits :) Cheers Richard

Will an Exped DownMat fit in a thermarest chair support? I'm thinking of getting a Thermarest chair support for my acheing old back, make it a bit easier sitting about at night ;) Thanks Richard

I guess the reason I need the Adjustable back is that I'm on the taller side (6'4" on a good day) but I'm not after a massive pack. I'm only going to be using it for a couple of days to a week at a time. The Karrimor Sabre 45 and the RocketPak would be ideal were it not for the fixed back...

Hi gang My first post on a new forum :) I am looking to buy a new rucksack to replace my old Karrimor Cougar 65+15. My requirements are that it fits (adjustable back) is not too big (45L - 65l max) and is tough enough to handle a life of being dragged through thorn bushes. The ideal pack so...