World’s ‘Lightest’ Self Inflating Mats? Come on
Has British technology eclipsed American technology? Not unless you think carbon fiber cricket bats are all the rage. This new self inflating mat from MultiMat claims 4-season use in 530g for a full-length and 390g for the ¾. Compare that to the Therm-a-Rest Prolite 3, which weighs 370g for the ¾. Most mathematicians agree that 370g weighs less on earth than 390g, but the Prolite 3 from Therm-a-Rest is only a 3-season mat. Unfortunately for backpackers, no real benchmark has been determined for 3- vs 4-season mats, so it’s a buyer beware situation. Either way, the MulitMat sells for about $80 (not including shipping from the UK) and the Prolite 3 is about $75 (free shipping and no taxes).
via Outdoors Magic
By Rocky Thompson- rockythompson
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May 2nd, 2008 at 8:56 am
In terms of cost, the MultiMat comes with a stuff-sack and a repair kit which you have to buy separately for the Therm-a-Rest.
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:56 am
Yeah, what you said! Plus, they drive on the wrong side over there, too.