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As is usually the case with this sort of design the foam fill makes it a bit of a struggle to deflate, but once you've managed to squeeze the air out the mat fits easily into its stuff sack. The challenges you are taking on mean compromises will need to be made but the Airo 180 will help minimise your losses. We also like that you can attach a Sea to Summit pillow to the mat so that it stays put during the night. We had occasion to push its limit recently on a very rocky pitch in Coire an t-Sneachda - we're talking several humps like the tops of part-buried footballs.
Anyone looking for a seriously comfy sleep in a campsite should splash out on Sea to Summit’s comfort deluxe mat, while wild campers will love the lightweight but seriously warm Nemo tensor. I headed up my favourite mountain in Snowdonia and pitched up with a beautiful view of the Ogwen Valley, enjoying the peace and solitude of the outdoors with a gorgeous sunset. this is a deep mat, and though it is quite floppy there's something about the way the baffles mould themselves around uneven ground that helps to give you a well-cushioned night's rest on all but the roughest terrain. There’s four sizes available, including a wide and a long version, and the fabric of the pad is 100 per cent recycled.That being said, they are less comfortable and you’ll still feel the ground underneath you which is definitely worth taking into consideration. The lower layer of air chambers can absorb only so much unevenness before it becomes noticeable, so if you lay it on very bumpy terrain (not always avoidable) then you will tend to feel the lumps more than with the other premium mats in this review. Not only is the mat 25% shorter but it’s only 25mm thick… With that in mind, I think I would stick with the 40mm pad and save some money.
Its aesthetic triangular baffle design not only promotes high levels of insulation but comfort as well. While it is thick enough for happy camping on fairly flat ground, close-cropped turf for instance, the Airo 180 is still a lot thinner than the other inflatable mats in this test, and you'll soon find its comfort limits on uneven ground. Its shiny surface makes the Airo very slippy on a groundsheet or sleeping bag, so if pitched on a slope you might well wake up against the wall of the tent. You'd be unlikely to put that lab-based result to the test in UK use, but the real world performance of a mat will depend on numerous factors in any case, not least the quality of the sleeping bag it's paired with. Summer camping trips are still on the cards (we’re optimistic) – and aside from a cozy tent, the best way to get a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors is by kipping on a warm and comfortable camping mat.Because the two layers can be pressurized independently, the top layer can be inflated to your personal comfort, while maintaining a high-pressure base layer for protection from rough or uneven terrain. At its widest point this is one of the broader mats in the review, while the taper towards the feet isn't as sharp as some, so overall you get plenty of sleeping area - good news if you tend to roll about in the night. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.
On a snowy bivvy during the Beast From the East, where minus-double-figures night time temperatures were exacerbated by a considerable wind chill, the NEOAir Xtherm gave our reviewer a warm and comfortable night's sleep - and at just over 450g you can't argue with that. As each cell deforms independently the mattress conforms to your body shape which feels softer and more comfortable with more body contact area and even dispersion of pressure. From a backpacking and ‘overnighter’ point of view, I would rather having a sleeping mat that’s more compact in its size.The exclusive V-Chambers and dynamic side rails also limit the movement of air, helping warmth stay closer to the top of the pad—meaning closer to you.
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