Alpkit Mats

[tommy the cat]

Well just got my mat from these guys superfast delivery really happy.
Dave
Ps Did I read that they should be stored inflated or not compressed or something?

[hedgepig]

I store mine flat, with the valve open.

Alpkit are great :)

[tommy the cat]

Folded?
Dave

[hedgepig]

No, just flat. slide 'em under the bed and they are out of the way. You probably could fold them though.

[bigjackbrass]

Mats like this have a tendency to "remember" shape, so if you leave it folded it will tend to keep the foldline under-inflated. I stand mine up behind the study door, nicely out of the way.

[SimonM]

I prop mine (Thermarest) up behind the wardrobe, valve open, out of the way of the cats!

Had it for 6 or so years without a problem this way.

Simon

[Jedadiah]

Which mat did you get Tommy? I see they are doing a 'buy two and save a tenner' deal on some of their mats at the moment. I quite fancy a 'Fat' one.

[Lasse]

Which mat did you get Tommy? I see they are doing a 'buy two and save a tenner' deal on some of their mats at the moment. I quite fancy a 'Fat' one.
I've got a regular Airic and think it's more than comfy enough, thinking about getting some Wee Airics for more lightweight use in summer... (probably buy 2 and get the discount, always someone who joins a trip without proper mat) My ex had a lot of troubles with her back and I got her a Fat Airic, she loved it (although really heavy and huge pack size imo)

I store mine flat with the valve open, if you have a basecamp and it gets hot in the day you should also open the valve to avoid damage due to air getting warmer and expanding.

[hedgepig]

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I store mine flat with the valve open, if you have a basecamp and it gets hot in the day you should also open the valve to avoid damage due to air getting warmer and expanding.

Oooh, good tip!

I got a couple of the Slim's. They are comfy enough.

[tommy the cat]

Yeh, got the regular one.Seems pretty comfy may get out with it at the weekend.
Dave