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Alpkit DIY-Inflating Mat

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If you are after the comfort found amongst Fat Mat campers but the weight of some of the lightest pads around, the Numo is the pad for you. Because there is no foam inside, the mat packs down very small, however you'll need to provide all the puff to inflate it.

Once inflated you'll be rewarded with 7cms of cushioning to see off those lumps and bumps. Constructed from TPU coated 33D Ripstop Nylon it is burly enough to ward off unwanted punctures but light enough to forget about. The upper portion of each tube is filled with a hollow fill fibre to help trap and prevent movement of air thus improving the insulation of the mat. The insulation is bonded to both the top and the bottom of the tube to ensure it completely fills the void.

Numo is part of the Alpkit range of self-inflating mattresses: www.alpkit.com/sleeping-mats.

  • Weight: 468g
  • Dimensions: 180 x 49 (tapering to 43) x 7cm
  • Packed Size: 41 x 8.5cm
  • Fabric: 33D Mini Ripstop Nylon
  • Extras: Storage bag, repair kit

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Numo
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9 Sep, 2010
I was going to start a thread about these a few days ago when I saw them on the alpkit site. They are really new so I guess no one has actually used the Alpkit one yet, but what are people's experiences of these style of mats whether they have the down or synth fill in the torso section? I've read some very good reviews on backpacking sites of a very similar looking product from a US firm (Pacific Gear? Something like that), one chap saying it was better than the new fancy thermarest version - Neoair is it? I'm normally quite good at seeing the basic design logic of camping and climbing gear - but I can quite get my head around why you need insulation inside an air mattress once its full of air. Anyway - as I get older, comfy looking mattresses look ever more attractive so had been quite tempted by one of these!
9 Sep, 2010
As I understand it, the insulation in the Exped versions is to prevent the air circulating and the cold air from the bottom of the mat replacing the warm air at the top (which you will have warmed up with body heat). How effective it is I don't know. I assume it would be more effective than having insulation in just one area - but how much of a difference you would notice, I have no idea! Hopefully someone with some first hand experience will be able to give some more accurate info. Si
9 Sep, 2010
Is it self-inflating or not? The blurb and title seem a bit contradictory.
9 Sep, 2010
Says on the Alpkit website that is't not self inflating.
9 Sep, 2010
I have got an exped down mat. It does feel a huge amount warmer than any other mat I have used. If anything I find its almost too warm. The thing seems to hold heat incredibly well. Very nice if you need a pee in the night.
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