There’s no single “best” sleeping mat for your camping and hiking adventures. It depends on what matters most to you: weight, warmth, comfort, pack size or price.
Here are 4 great options from top brands that we love and rate:
Best for: lightweight 3-season adventures
⛺️ 183 × 55 × 6.5cm | 415g | R 3.6 | NZ$250 +
Affordable, Light, good comfort to price ratio, not as noisy as previous S2S models! − Less insulation than the others, tapered shape, not as plush or comfy as others
Best for: maximum comfort
⛺️ 185 × 56 × 11.7cm | 710g | R 4.7 | NZ$599 +
Super thick, supportive and great for side sleepers, very comfy!! − Heavier, bulkier and pricier!
Best for: warmth without the weight
⛺️ 183 × 51 × 8cm | 345g | R 5.5 | NZ$399 +
Lightest, excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, tiny pack size − Narrower mummy shape, lightweight fabric needs more care, hard to get back in the bag
Best for: a versatile all-rounder
⛺️ 183 × 64 × 9cm | 530g | R 5.4 | NZ$399 +
Warm, spacious, comfortable and quiet − Not the lightest or smallest
Quick guide:
- All these top brands have top notch warranties and care.
- Specs based on regular/mummy size but 💯 recommend going for a wider mat for a good nights sleep
- R value - for New Zealand, we recommend a R value of at least 4 unless you’re only going in summer
- Try before you buy!