what do you recommend?

[monkey boy]

for years I have been using an army issued roll mat to sleep on. For over a year iv been swinging in my hammock and the matt has been living in the shed since.
last nite I got the mat out again and realised its chucky to carry and enoying to unroll, there must be a better system than that?
so I want to get myself an self inflatable mat, something that will pack down small but
gives me good insulation from the ground also i would like to be able to use it in my hammock.
is there anything you guys can recommend me to look at getting.
thanx in advance
mb

 

[Limaed]

The new Brit issue roll mat is a 'Thermarest', it's not as long as the traditional mat but will pack into your rucksack. I would say the performance is a good as the civilian versions but the price is better: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARMY-SURP..._Airbeds_CA&hash=item3f12b711e0#ht_500wt_1054

 

[Kepis]

Ive got one of the AlpKit Base 120's, works well for ground or tree dwelling, packs down nice and small and doesnt weigh a great deal either, always found it to be very comfortable

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16532&category_id=289

 

[spandit]

Exped downmat 7 Pump was recommended in another thread - not cheap, though.

Have you considered getting a decent long Thermarest for the ground & a lightweight UQ for the hammock?

 

[monkey boy]

thanx for the link guys,
are bothe of these really good then as i dont like having a cold backside.
@spandit, is themarest the brand im googling?

 

[spandit]

@spandit, is themarest the brand im googling?

I might be wrong but I think Thermarest were the original self-inflating mat (you mistyped the name, but Google would pick that up) - I think now it's one of these brand names that's used as a generic term, like Hoover, Google, Coke & Sellotape, to name but 4!

Edit: apparently it's "Therm-a-rest"

 

[monkey boy]

I might be wrong but I think Thermarest were the original self-inflating mat (you mistyped the name, but Google would pick that up) - I think now it's one of these brand names that's used as a generic term, like Hoover, Google, Coke & Sellotape, to name but 4!

Edit: apparently it's "Therm-a-rest"

cool thanks mate, im watching a few on the bay that look ok, the military one looks good, have to say im very temped

 

[mountainm]

If you're putting it in your hammock if try and go for a coffin shaped one. They're a bit less clumsy once installed.

 

[Shewie]

The really comfortable inflatables tend to be quite tall, sticking them in a hammock means it makes them quite tippy, nothing to worry about but one to remember when you're getting in

For ground dwelling I use either a Thermarest NeoAir short or a PO Elite AC short, both packing down to the size of a can of beer and weighing in around 300g. For hammocking I prefer a proper underquilt, either a full length or 2/3 depending on the season and temps.

 

[monkey boy]

cool thanx guys, gonna have a good look arround at the ones sugested