We tested our review unit in the summer and so were unable to use it directly on cold ground, so please bear this in mind. Deflating is also relatively easy, you just spin the one way valve inner round and as you roll to deflate the air comes easily out.

Helmet-compatible hoods should have volume adjusters so they can be reduced in size without affecting your vision for non-helmet wear. It’s excellent, does actually appear to be 10cm deep unlike some others, is much lighter weight to carry and the valve to inflate / deflate works really well. The jacket has a protective hood and big pockets, the comfort is good as the fabric isn’t as stiff or noisy as some heavy-duty ones and the breathability is also good, with the inside only getting a little damp with condensation during our tests. It features a longer length at the rear and arms, a hood with good volume, and a Velcro tab for easy adjustment.The Velez Adventure Smock is warmer than conventional waterproof jackets, making it ideal for cold winter weather.

The question of camping with your partner using a double bed/mattress vs 2 x singles is a perennial one. It straddles that thin line between a lightweight sleeping mat for wild camping and a thicker SIM for campsite use very effectively.The materials and plastics employed are of high quality and feel substantial to the touch – this should be expected as it is the most expensive single mattress we’ve reviewed in this roundup. The Outdoor Revolution Skyfall Double 150 SIM is no exception to this experience and offers an immense 15cm of pure cushioned comfort for your nighttime napping.

So a high R-Value means that the heat that your body generates and escapes through your sleeping bag onto one side of the mat will not get through to the ground. layer fabrics, where the inner lining is sprayed or printed onto the inside of the jacket, tend to be employed by lightweight waterproof jackets.The Bergtagen Eco-Shell W is the most expensive and weightiest jacket in the selection, but it is a comfortable and practical mountain shell for winter with a smaller ecological footprint. If you want even more comfort then it’s probably worth looking at a pumped fully-inflatable air mattress for camping.