Decathlon - Forclaz MT500 Folding Foam Sleeping Pad

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.

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.

Try get a warmer pad. I’ve a decathlon R3.8 (ish, maybe 3.3, can’t exactly remember) it was €80, great for use in Ireland from about now right through to October. Idrk if R1.5 is enough Alternatively, get the closed foam cell folding one from decatholon, R2.2 (€22). Whack it under your current pad and wham, you’ve got a R3.7 pad

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.

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.

Every inflatable pad I've ever had, from a variety of different brands including Sea to Summit and Rab, insulated and not insulated, self inflating and normal, all of them have failed on me within a few months of use in tents with pretty sturdy floors and after checking for sharp rocks below. Only one has ever had an actual puncture, as well. All the other ones had undetectable, unfixable leaks that made them deflate in 30-60 mins. Only one that hasn't failed so far is ironically my oldest and most used one, an uninsulated decathlon pad. I never go without a ccf pad anymore. If cutting weight is a necessity, I just drop the inflatable pad.

I just got the 20 bucks Decathlon ccf pad and actually manage to sleep ok on it when I don't bring an inflatable. It's fairly warm as well, have used it down to -12 C in winter, placed over an uninsulated inflatable mat, and it was almost enough (had to add a few clothes layered under the ccf pad). Just went on a longer basecamping trip to the Alps (so just staying at campings) and guess what? My new fucking Sea to Summit Ultralite decided holding air is not its thing despite very careful handling and making sure it wasn't left inflated during the day. Would have saved a lot of trouble to just bring the stupid ccf pad. It weighs about 400 grams, as well, so there's not a big difference in weight, just comfort.

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.

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