Forclaz MT500 Air Sleeping Pad

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 did seven months bikepacking and use the decathlon house brand half mattress blow up that’s about the size of a coke can when rolled up with Aussie disposal self inflating as a base that’s the size of a Billy and slept like a log

No this one [https://www.decathlon.com.au/p/inflatable-trekking-mattress-mt500-air-l-180-x-52-cm-1-person-simond-8799965.html?indexName=prod\_pim\_v1\_index&queryID=39bb07b5b0282eb14371b2300bea7500](https://www.decathlon.com.au/p/inflatable-trekking-mattress-mt500-air-l-180-x-52-cm-1-person-simond-8799965.html?indexName=prod_pim_v1_index&queryID=39bb07b5b0282eb14371b2300bea7500)

What about the Bestway AlpineLite that's available on Amazon? Weighs roughly the same as the Decathlon and higher R value. As for packed size, I just fold mine so it remains mostly flat and put in my pack.

I quite like the Decathlon MT500 air insulator ones. I started out with the XL size but after a year it developed a leak in a seam. Decathlon replaced it and I accepted the regular sized one in its place as I should have bought that one from the start. R value of 3.3 They are relatively inexpensive. I find them relatively comfortable. As you would expect the regular size one packs smaller and is slightly lighter. Yes the original XL one did develop a leak but, touch wood, it's replacement has been stellar so far. Obviously because of my problems with the last one I'm yet to be 100% convinced about their durability but I've slept on the new one 11 times so far 🤞

I quite like the Decathlon MT500 air insulator ones. I started out with the XL size but after a year it developed a leak in a seam. Decathlon replaced it and I accepted the regular sized one in its place as I should have bought that one from the start. R value of 3.3 They are relatively inexpensive. I find them relatively comfortable. As you would expect the regular size one packs smaller and is slightly lighter. Yes the original XL one did develop a leak but, touch wood, it's replacement has been stellar so far. Obviously because of my problems with the last one I'm yet to be 100% convinced about their durability but I've slept on the new one 11 times so far 🤞

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.

I used to sleep on [this](https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflatable-trekking-mattress-size-l-mt500-180-x-52-cm/189392/c344c344m8799965) mattress from decathlon. Used it for an one year journey from Europe to Kyrgyzstan. I loved the mattress, slept well, no punctures and you could fold it very small. The thing is, when the temperatures dropped, the mattress is not so suitable anymore. I learned to look at the R-value of the mattresses. If you go to sleep below 5 decrees celsius, I would at least look for an R-value above 3.0. I recently bought the [Rab ultrasphere 1.5](https://rab.equipment/eu/ultrasphere-1-5-sleep-mat?queryID=7c0e8b4d59e9a38c4bfad331f687a7b4&objectID=63330&indexName=rab_live_eu_products&_gl=1*1hjlxj8*_up*MQ) . I am still using the mattress from the decathlon in summer, but I will this mattress in the wintertime. The [decathlon version with higher R-value](https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/lightweight-inflatable-trekking-mattress-size-l-mt500-l-180-x-52-cm/311475/c242m8853280) was not an option, because it was packed way to big. So, check the R-value if you go in warmer conditions, and also check the size of mattress unpacked. Good luck!