Lightweight warm sleeping mat

[Tagaeri]

Tried the Alpkit Numo for the first time last night. It's pretty good! A bit too narrow and could do with being a little longer, but actually very comfy. I was worried that it wouldn't be warm enough, but it was fine. Packs down very small, and is ridiculously light too. Good value for money I'd say.

 

[mikedefieslife]

I was going to buy a second static v insulated for my girlfriend and found that the price has now risen by £20 with Amazon.

 

[Wintrup]

I've been looking at the Klymit Static V as well. £60 on Amazon UK, but can be had for £50 if you buy from Amazon.de. I haven't taken the plunge yet though.

Update. Having read the reviews on Amazon.com, I've now ordered from Amazon in Germany for £49.

 

[mikedefieslife]

You mean the non-insulated one? The insulated one was £60 and is now £80 everywhere. Talk about inflation.

The non-insulated one is cheaper but won't be useful come autumn/winter

 

[Wintrup]

I ordered the uninsulated one, if the insulated one is there, that'd be cheaper as well. It's worth checking out the the user reviews on Amazon.com, as they're pretty unanimous in rating it highly, even for 4 season use. Some just add a foam mat in the colder months.

 

[Mike8472]

Look on ebay for klymit stuff you can usually get them cheaper from america but have to wait a little while for it to arrive.

 

[Tonyuk]

I use a hi-gear one from go outdoors, £22 as standard with the card. They do a 10% armed forces discount if that applies to you, or a similar DofE one, makes it a bit cheaper. The mat is worth £22 as it is, light and warm.

Tonyuk

 

[Wintrup]

Klymit Static V arrived today from Germany, so that's just 3 days from order to delivered. I don't get things much faster than that in the UK. So at just under £50, that's a saving of £10 and no real extension on delivery. Result.

As to the mat, it takes a few more breaths than I'd read, but maybe that just my ol' lungs not up to it. It has a nice feel to lay on, not as plush as my old Exped Down 9, but a lot less money and, I hope, more reliable (found no stories about perforations or nowt else online, so here's hoping). It will get well field tested in June.

 

[mikedefieslife]

Good result.

I'm waiting on my new currency card then will order a 2nd Insulated one for the GF. Did you have to pay for shipping? I can't login to amazon.de with my UK credentials, so I guess a new account needs to be made.

I've found that the Static V insulated takes around 15 full breaths to fully inflate.

 

[Wintrup]

Good result.

I'm waiting on my new currency card then will order a 2nd Insulated one for the GF. Did you have to pay for shipping? I can't login to amazon.de with my UK credentials, so I guess a new account needs to be made.

I've found that the Static V insulated takes around 15 full breaths to fully inflate.

You should be able to login with your UK account details, I can. If you've got Google Chrome you can translate the page. Shipping was 4.87 euros but I included that. Saving of £10, so will use them again.