Decathlon - Forclaz MT500 Air Sleeping Pad

I have an EE 20F and used it this past weekend when temps got down to 37F. With the help of a warm, fuzzy pair of sleep-only socks, and my merino base layer, I was toasty warm. So you're fine on that front. The pad... I used a r1.5 in a hammock setup, and ended up having to wrap some of the quilt under me to give even the tiniest bit of extra insulation. I'd recommend you do as u/savagedude4027 and u/nomnomad said and get a closed cell foam to put on top of the current pad.

Give the Decathlon Forclaz a chance. It is about 500g, comes in the size of a beer bottle and it costs you about 50€. I had one on my trip from Germany to Portugal and back and i still use it. It had two punctures that I’ve repaired. It‘s not that loud in the night and it can be inflated with roundabout twelve deep breath’s. I had a wonderful sleep on it.

Some people find hammocks comfortable, but it can sometimes be tricky to find two trees at the right distance. Sometimes it could get cold from below. Personally, I'm quite happy with the MT500 Air inflatable trekking mat from Decathlon. The pack size is really decent, it's a bit more robust than much more expensive ultralight mats, and the price is fair for what you get.

If you're looking for the best value for your money, I can highly recommend the Forclaz MT500 Air L from Decathlon. I personally own several high-end sleeping pads and can make a direct comparison. And honestly, for the average summer camper, the more expensive models don't justify the price.

I'm a side sleeper and I'm absolutely fine with it, thanks to its 7 cm thickness and stable design. However, the 52 cm width of the L version might feel a bit narrow if you have broad shoulders or tend to move around during sleep. For extra comfort, you might want to consider the XL version with 65 cm width.

the inflatable one from decathlon is comfortable. i thinks it is the MT500 Air.

I'm still loving my Decathlon MT500 Air - it's not insulated, but I slept on it down to freezing temperatures, though that wasn't really that nice. The normal one is about 50€ and weighs 500g, they have an insulated version for 80€ now, but that one is heavier of course. As for a sleeping bag, below 100€ is hard unless you don't expect nights below 10°C.

Just bought that one and its huge

ahh fuck. I was shocked when it came cause i did the research and took the one with smallest volume but i must have missed the difference in huge size difference of the XL and other sizes which explains my problem. Unbelievable size difference

Assuming this is pretty much for summer use only, I have made decent experiences with the decathlon pads. 500g and packs fairly small (this is relative to the price though) and it has held up well during the trips I’ve used it. I think it’s called mt500 air and comes in different sizes. Around 50€ last time I checked.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflatable-trekking-mattress-mt500-air-insulating-l-180-x-52-cm-1-person/_/R-p-311475 I’ve used this for two years now, it’s great

Not sure where you are, but in my neck of the woods the decathlon MT500 may is actually cheaper than the Naturehike one. I got the decathlon one for my son and he likes it, I think the rating is around ~R4. I would be a little skeptical of any rating over 5 from an AliExpress pad. I've tried the Hibern8 ones of Amazon with a quilt and they don't sleep as warm as a similarly rated MEC or Klymit pad. They should be fine so long as you aren't planning on sleeping below 0. Pay afternoon to the valves. I've had really bad luck with a couple of brands valves flaking out after a few seasons.

there definitely is a difference. ofc it can all come down to personal preference, but decathlon equipment is just less reliable and comfortable. this is fine because it provides 80% of the performance for half the price. can i ask what temperatures youll be expecting? i used the MT500 for 2 years at 8-15°c night temperatures. anything lower than 8°c you’ll need a foam mattress paired with it, the sleeping pads arent that warm:

yes, the decathlon naming scheme is quite confusing because MT500 refers to the type and “level” of sport, not the product. i initially assumed you were talking of inflatables. in winter, i bring a ccf pad in addition to my inflatable because it weighs little and ups my pads r rating through stacking.

Double this OP, an R2 rating and super light. €20 in the right Decathlon.