Best Lightweight Sleeping Mat
Vango Thermocore XPD
The Thermocore XPD is Vango’s thickest and warmest trekking mat, and is designed for providing comfort and warmth all year round. The vertical walled design means a larger sleeping area than a typical mat construction. Aluminium Thermal Reverb technology, combined with layers of strategically placed film, helps reflect heat back towards the body to keep you warm at night. Recycled nylon is used for the top and bottom fabric, and has a TPU lamination that is lighter, easier to pack down and more environmentally friendly than traditional PVC.
Silent Sleep technology also aims to eliminate the problem of your bed rustling or crinkling when you move. The air-filled welded channel construction moulds to the contours of your body.
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Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Sleeping Mat
New for 2025, this lightweight mat provides levels of stability and comfort that many thicker mats cannot attain. The new XR also features Thermal Core construction, which increases the insulation value while reducing weight.
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easy camp Kestrel
The key here is simplicity. The easy camp Kestrel sleeping mat is a 5cm-thick, lightweight and compact self-inflating mat.
Weighing in at 995g, it’s quick and easy to set up and for just £40 it’s a great choice for lightweight campers on a budget.
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