I think Lamper is talking about the thermorest chair kit it's a set of straps that hold the thermorest and turn it into a sort of chair. never used one but have been thinking about trying it. Does anyone use one and can comment?
I have one and its great! I don't like to carry things I don't need and I don't NEED a chair, I could sit on the floor or log or rock or something, but this is GOOD weight. Since getting my chair, I not only enjoy the walk there, but I am very relaxed and enjoy the camp after.
Keeps the wind off your back, and cold off your bum. Packs down to about the size of a foot long tube the size of a small smarties sweets box.
Excuse my ignorance (I have never even seen one of these inflating mats, never mind lie on one), but I have difficulty imagining how you don't just push through straight to the ground if they are only a few cm thick...
Anyway, what is the cheapest available that is worth buying and is it better than a £10 foam roll up? Cheers.
Dozza,
I have both a foam mat and a Thermarest and they are great for different reasons.
Foam Mat
- Weights nothing
- hard to break
- cheap
Thermarest
- Greater insulation
- more comfort
- heavier, but not excessive
The Thermarest works buy inflating the foam in size the sleeve. The foam is arranged in a specific pattern to creat big air pocket around it.
When you close the value and lay on top there are is no where for the air to go. No areas like you bum and shoulder blades are heavier so will compress air in the small of you back and under you knees.
Even like this there is a still a small amount under you bum and back so you are off the ground. The sleeve it also lined with reflective material to help retain the warmth.