OEX Traverse IMX Inflatable Ultra-lightweight Sleeping Mat, Camping Air Bed, Backpacking, Festival Essentials, Camping Equipment, Camping Accessories, Yellow, One Size

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Read on in our OEX Traverse 2.5 sleeping mat review! Overall verdict on the OEX Traverse 2.5 Sleeping Mat The R-value expresses the thermal performance and resistance of the mattress. The higher the R-Value, the more the mattress insulates you from the cold ground. Sleep It’s no fun being deprived of sleep. You should be full of energy to fully enjoy the adventures and excitement of travelling. Here are the best sleeping accessories to ensure you have a good nights sleep. Toiletry Bags Brushing teeth, make-up and grooming, all things one must do frequently. The best toiletry bags will store your toiletries so you can easily access them every morning and night. My test results mean that I place the OEX Traverse 2.5 sleeping mat firmly in the DON’T BUY category.

Closed-Cell Foam mats are a tried and tested industry standard. These mats are durable, and relatively inexpensive compared to other sleeping mats available.Inflatable mats are camping mats that you fill up with air. There are two main types of inflatable mattresses, insulated and non-insulated. So if you are planning on some extreme wild camping expeditions, foam camping mats are a good choice. For your fairly normal wild camping trips, there are better options available. Inflatable Mats

Finally, no setup instructions are included. This isn’t too bad since the valve is fairly straightforward. But I suspect quite a lot of people who aren’t familiar with self-inflating pads will know that they should set it up at home the first time and leave it inflated. The OEX Traverse 2.5 is a poor sleeping mat. It’s very uncomfortable and its self-inflate function doesn’t work, which means it’s difficult to set up. Constructed of 30D stretch fabric TPU, this camping mat is reliable when it comes to comfort, as the fabric will stretch to mould around your body – talk about a perfect match! The innovative valve design allows for speedy inflation and deflation, so that you don’t have to waste your time.Equipped with elastic straps, you can secure this mat after having rolled it up into a compact size, then store it in the included bag.

Basic foam mats tend to be the lightest of all, but are often thinner than other types of sleeping mat. Inflatable mats are more likely to weigh less than SIMs, however, this really depends on the quality of the materials used. Imagine all those times you laid on the same mattress as someone else and you ended up being shoved off. No longer do you have to worry about that, though, because you can hog the entirety of this camping mat to yourself! I’ll also give my general thoughts on value for money later in the article. But this can depend a lot on your personal budget, so I don’t score this. [2/10] Comfort

However, this is much heavier than quite a lot of other sleeping mats out there, some of which are almost half as heavy. That being said, the OEX Traverse 2.5 is much cheaper than most of these, so if you’re on a budget you might be okay with 1 kg. In this case, you get what you pay for. If you need a pad for casual camping, I’ve tested the Kamui camping mattress and found this to be very comfortable, albeit much bigger in its bag. Recommended by the DofE and the Scouting Association, the Vango Trek can be taken just about anywhere due to its lightweight qualities and compact size when folded.

You do tend to get what you pay for when it comes to sleeping mats. If you are just starting out, you might not want to invest heavily upfront and should probably opt for something a little cheaper. That said, it really depends on how much you value your comfort, as cheaper options won’t be quite as comfortable to sleep on. Weight Meeting and exceeding European REACH standards, the materials used to construct this camping mat ensures the highest of quality, instilling confidence in travellers worldwide. Highly practical, this camping mat is water repellent and thermally insulates, so that you don’t have to sleep on a damp mat or wake up cold. Furthermore, the valve design allows for air to easily be inhaled by the mat, inflating it in just a matter of minutes.Holdalls Holdall bags are ideal for short trips and weekend getaways, as well as the gym and daily activities. Here are the best holdall bags for casual and formal travel. Overall, the OEX Traverse 2.5 sleeping mat performed very poorly when I tested its setup. The Traverse comes with a standard air nozzle that you unscrew and, in theory, the sleeping mat should start filling up with air. [5/10] Portability Water repellent and great at insulation, Adtrek’s XL camping mat provides optimised practicality. You don’t have to worry about a damp camping mat nor having to sleep with the ground’s coldness enveloping you. Understanding the terrain you will be camping on can make a big difference as to the type of camping mat you choose. Insect Repellents / Protection Insects can be a real nuisance at best, and a hazard at worst, particularly the mosquito. Here are the best insect repellents and protection to keep the critters away.