Harvestman - What mat was it that failed on you? Just curious, as it's always good to know how far a piece of equipment can be pushed before breaking. Thanks to you two I now know that my tatonka kettle doesn't like the cold.
Beautiful pics and excellent write up lads - really enjoyed it.
My mat was a Gelert 3/4 Xtreme Lite inflatable. It has been a good reliable mat and I've had it years, and it wasn't expensive so if it is dead I have no complaints. It may be repairable. I'd get another, or at least consider one.