Preparing a camping mat for sleeping on the snow

What are Sleeping Mat R Values and why do we use them?

By David Hanney

R values are a measure of how much insulation your camping or sleeping mat provides. With an international test standard, how useful are they in practice?

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Cloud Base

Diamond air pockets for lightweight, packable sleep comfort: full length, 5cm thick, 410g
£45.99 £54.99

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Dumo

Chunky, comfy with built-in pump: full length, 10cm thick, 670g
£49.99 £59.99

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Radiant

Radiant heat technology for exceptional warmth to weight, 4-season warmth with 7.2 R-value
£86.99 £109.99

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Whisper

Insulated, inflatable camping mat: full length, 7cm thick, 740g
£54.99 £69.99

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Numo

A lightweight, inflatable sleeping mat, weighing just 350g, giving variable thickness to keep you in the centre of the mat
£37.99 £44.99

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Dozer

Luxurious 5-star comfort: full length, full comfort, 7.5cm thick
£62.99 £79.99

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Double Dozer

Double bed comfort away from home: full length, full comfort, 7.5cm thick
£117.99 £139.99

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Airo 120

Self-inflating sleeping mat: torso length, 3cm thick, 470g
£29.99 £49.99

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Airo 180

Self-inflating sleeping mat: full length, 3cm thick, 650g
£39.99 £59.99

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Dirtbag

Die-cut tapered for weight conscious deep pad comfort. 865g
£54.99 £69.99

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Drift

Lightweight, inflatable camping pillow for multi-day hikes and overnight stays
£10.99 £14.99

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EZ Sleeper

Ultralight, folding foam sleeping mat: full length, 1.7cm thick, 245g
£18.99 £24.99

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