Phud Reviews

Bought a Phud and been using it for a few weeks now. The quality is excellent at the price and it has saved me from a few high drops. Would definitely consider buying the half mat if it became available.

Well i have been busy on Phud development and should have three new phud variations to put up for review early next week… the first is the phudsac, a heavy duty bag with a full rucksack harness to lug your phud about. and anything else you want to carry with it. The second offering is El’phud, a burrito style phud. And the third is the single phud mat but with a little twist!!! More next week.

Will the bag for the Phud be waterproof possibly so you could leave it on the Phud whilst in use and therefore make the mat a bit more impervious to water or help keep it clean? I dont know how this would work in terms of the straps being underneath the mat as you fell on it and wether this owuld compromise its comfort/make it more prone to slip etc?  Just an idea!  J

Well I have been busy but people have run off with the prototypes before I had a chance to photograph them, Sorry :(. In reply to Jamie H, the bag will be water resistant but as with most rucksack it would be just too expensive to make it completely waterproof. The Phud is pretty waterproof anyway, the only way any water can enter its innerd’s would be through the stitching. As this is all located on the top you have a couple of inches of protection already. Ok, the velcro will let some water in aswell. Photos to come soon… I promise.

Hi i used the phud in font and the mat was brilliant. I took a few falls on it and i bounce right back up for another go for the price it is a fantastic mat. i would certainly but another one and have been recommending it to all of my bouldering mates. The other thing i was really impressed at was the service i got from nick at alpkit best customer service i have experienced in a long time thank you nick and thank you alpkit.

i definitely agree with martin!!! customer service at top!!! i had the pad at my place in italy three days after the order!!! keep it up!!!

Hi considering buying a Phud having read all the feedback sounds great.How does it compare to a Franklyn drop zone 2? That is the other one we were considering! How long does it take to arrive after ordering?

Hi Pauline, Make no mistake this is isn’t a DropZone. The foam is as good but the shell is much cheaper. The Dropzone is a taco hybrid, where as the Phud has hinge, both types have advantages and disadvantages. Phud comes guaranteed next working day if ordered before 2pm. Phud Pro’s: Cost, Lightweight, High Quality Foam, Postage included. Cons: Polyester shell, no rucksack straps, hinge design. Hope this helps.

Thanks it does help it sounds ideal for a climber just starting out. My hubby & sprog will I’m sure enjoy. It will do as a starter and if we like we’ll buy another later. I’ve placed my order!!

When is the small single version going to become available, what size and what price please?