Decathlon - Forclaz MT500 Folding Foam Sleeping Pad

I used it. it's good

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.

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.

honestly, the decathlon mats are the cheapest quality mats you will get. if youre really strapped for money, you could get a decathlon ccf mat instead of inflatable, it will be less comfortable but still warm enough.

Its missing insulation, but get the cheap decathlon z lite copy with an r of 2.2 to put under it and you're good.

Yep, I use one UK - probably as it wasn't the wisest choice for lightweight insulation on my first ever camping purchase. But it's fine - if bike packing, I use a strip of 3mm closed cell polyethylene foam beneath it (been ok down to c. 2°C with ice on the tent). If thru-hiking, I prefer better insulation of a cutdown z-fold mt500 mat from Decathlon beneath it. Often pitch on brambles, so always want something under the Exped mattress even though it's pretty tough!

I exclusively sleep on CCF mats. the best budget, packable and easily available option is the Decathlon MT500. The warmest is the Thermarest Ridgerest but it's bulky. The epxed flexmat, Thermarest Z lite and Nemo Switchback are all good but a bit more pricey. Don't get hung up on R values like you would with an inflatable pad. for some reason CCF mats always feel warmer, i think due to the density of the material. I've slept on ice in the alps with CCF mats. As always though it will depend on the person and you'd need to exercise caution with a young en.

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

Check out the Decathlon foldabletrekking foam pad (https://www.decathlon.ch/en/p/matelas-mousse-de-trekking-pliable-mt500-180-x-55-cm-1-personne/_/R-p-174619). Costs around 20 Bucks, 370 g, R 2.1 ZLite is around 50 bucks, 410 g, R 1.7 So cheaper, lighter and warmer than the ZLite! Slept on it multiple times and was happy with it.

I get you, but better to ask, then freezing my ass in 5 °C / 41 °F... + I don't really trust any of thouse reviews... 

I expecting temperatures between 5 °C - 22 °C at night, though they can vary by location and season, with the lowest possible low of 0 °C to 3 °C in Poland (Morskie Oko Lake at ~ 1400 m altitude in mid / late May and the high low of 16 °C to 24 °C in French / Italian Rivieras (sea level) in late June / late July... Yes, probably I'll overheat sometimes in Year 1 in my hammock, but this is easily managed by not using the Top Quilt fully. In Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 the Top Quilt will be perfect... Taking an 167 g/m² one will be a bad idea because Climashield Apex quilts lose some loft and warmth over time, especially with compression, and one over 200 g/m² will be overkill... 200 g/m² seems like the sweet spot for me... For the cowboy camping part I'm not exactly sure, but I'll pack a lot of wool... whatever will be, will be...  ...

Hitchhiking / Hiking (yeah, backpacking), while sleeping for ~ 6 months in temperatures between 5 °C / 41 °F and 22 °C / 71.6 °F at night, though they can vary by location and season. [OCF Pad](https://hennessyhammock.co.uk/products/4season-explorer-xl-zip) (~ 350 g / 12.34 Oz) + ['MT500](https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/trekking-folding-foam-mattress-mt500-insulating-195-x-55-cm-1-person/306340/c101m8901525) (480 g / 16.93 oz) = R 3.2 - R 4.2 [for cowboy (stealth) camping]. Buying something like [THIS](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Closed-Cell-Foam-Blue-Camp-Sleeping-Pad/634956813) one (252 g - 320 g / 8.89 oz - 11.29 oz) will save me a few g / oz but is not as durable as the 'MT500 one... NO UNDERQUILT ( it's weighs more then the OCF Pad and I'm too broke to afford one anyway (not a wise choice to buy a cheap chinese one neighter), not a wise choice to change the OCF Pad with a shorter one neither). NO UNDERQUILT PROTECTOR (this does not fix the fundamental issue of compression and lack of insulation). Estimated Usage: Ground System (65% - 75%)... The hammock (25% - 35%) will be my insurance policy for my comfort and my mental health during the wettest, hottest, and most challenging parts of my journey. It is a worthwhile luxury.

Get the Decathlon R2.2 one. It's warmer than a lot of competitors and like 25€. R value is a simple addition, so if you add it to your current pad you'll have a total R value of at least 4.2. Which is pretty good down to freezing and slightly below. Put the foam on top of the airpad (prevents heat loss to the sides). Foam also feels warmer than air.

It's not really open cell. It's CCF but without the shiny plastic coating most of the accordeon styles have. That's why it's a bit lighter compared to competitors even corrected for the slightly shorter length. Here's the [link.](https://www.decathlon.de/p/schaumstoff-isomatte-faltbar-1-person-trekking-mt500-180-55-cm/174619/c149c344m8492712) 370g for 180 x 55 cm. Specs are spot on. It's also somehow gotten cheaper with time, now only 20€ instead of 25€. They also sell a coated [version](https://www.decathlon.de/p/schaumstoff-isomatte-faltbar-isolierend-trekking-mt500-195-55-cm-1-person/306340/c101m8901525) that feels more like a Z-Lite or any of the dozens of copies of that. At a 25% weight penalty, its 480g for 195 x 55cm or 2,5g/cm compared to 2g/cm. Its 5% warmer with a total of 2,2R though. I have used the uncoated version extensively, half of it as a sleeping pad, the rest cut into various backpanels and sitpads, for multiple years in a variety of environments. It's great. Gets the same micro-tears on the surface you'd expect on a Thinlight.

It's not really open cell. It's CCF but without the shiny plastic coating most of the accordeon styles have. That's why it's a bit lighter compared to competitors even corrected for the slightly shorter length. Here's the [link.](https://www.decathlon.de/p/schaumstoff-isomatte-faltbar-1-person-trekking-mt500-180-55-cm/174619/c149c344m8492712) 370g for 180 x 55 cm. Specs are spot on. It's also somehow gotten cheaper with time, now only 20€ instead of 25€. They also sell a coated [version](https://www.decathlon.de/p/schaumstoff-isomatte-faltbar-isolierend-trekking-mt500-195-55-cm-1-person/306340/c101m8901525) that feels more like a Z-Lite or any of the dozens of copies of that. At a 25% weight penalty, its 480g for 195 x 55cm or 2,5g/cm compared to 2g/cm. Its 5% warmer with a total of 2,2R though. I have used the uncoated version extensively, half of it as a sleeping pad, the rest cut into various backpanels and sitpads, for multiple years in a variety of environments. It's great. Gets the same micro-tears on the surface you'd expect on a Thinlight.