Trek 100 Folding Foam Hiking Mattress

A common pairing is an inflatable mat with a foam pad underneath if you need more ground protection or a bit more warmth. Foam pads can get bulky but can usually be easily attached to the outside of your bag. Something like [this](https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/trekking-folding-foam-mattress-180-x-55cm-mt500/174619/c149c344m8492712&utm_term=8492712-2558419?srsltid=AfmBOoq7HXhPyxh7tm4hoREiE9hu6UBlSANQHsLcyXPaU0-YTYHNyRXRx4s) from Decathlon, or [this](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yellowstone-Eva-Camping-Mat-Foil/dp/B0037CF68E/ref=pd_ci_mcx_di_int_sccai_cn_d_sccl_1_3/523-7138344-0808729?pd_rd_w=nvEY4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6448d24d-f04d-4e11-90e5-10165d266aa2&pf_rd_p=6448d24d-f04d-4e11-90e5-10165d266aa2&pf_rd_r=6HDKBT4C5GV5NDTK2KYH&pd_rd_wg=xgrcR&pd_rd_r=583f5777-ff35-4bea-a83c-a11fbbcc82e5&pd_rd_i=B0037CF68E&psc=1) from Amazon would be fine. Cheaper inflatable mats won't be as warm but you can still be comfortable without spending hundreds. [Trekology](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trekology-Camping-Mat-Sleeping-Mattress/dp/B07N4KK854/ref=sr_1_5_sspa?crid=39AWK5A5XYXFI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fG0OIQ7IgMUweQ53z6UeudExcj8BbTWfrE96zTv7efa5LMseed_NgM_6X-Z45RSs9LnycANiJUzJYiQRxhnFa-5aV-LWE9TSTMXBGsrmA9Vv48SjMoARKvX2b-YibZdBHkWzfGfDSix0fJYpADxhNTnH5nT6ZwzDW6eWgnqg5ERZiIcGSc5ntag_4Fn_zltux-Qj6kguLaadgsijTiCZhWtUJM99CI39wKfm72xAJtuQUy_3kfv4ogBUJ3APm6w3I25aRhJK44wlMJZQNwelSb7Ijke9pyoubTGZgHNeHrk.9Y9XdV2WRWkuaIcjzhWP9rVYGb9eaoOehL9Z7nw6tmQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=trekology%2Binflatable&qid=1776339477&sprefix=trekology%2Binflatable%2B%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-5-spons&aref=Br9TPS8xcN&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1) is decent and comfy enough with a foam pad. That will do you well for spring-autumn camping. I have used this mat and the decathlon pad in 0 degree temps and just started to feel a bit cold. If you're gonna camp in colder weather or want to be warmer something like the Alpkit Radiant (can recommend personally), Highlander Nap-Pak arctic or OEX Flux 5 are solid options on the cheaper side. Just check the inflatable first before you go to make sure there aren't any leaks.

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.

Used my SL Rapide with a Decathlon Forclaz z fold mat in -3 c (26 f) and didn’t feel any cold. Used a Nemo Disco 15 bag though not a quilt. I find it a great pad but probably wouldn’t go too much colder. Lots of factors to other factors to consider…did you eat fatty food before bed (chocolate, cheese etc.), did you get warm through exercise before you got into bed, maybe Nalgene as a hot water bottle in a hiking sock, I use a Sea to Summit Reactor liner when cold and do think it adds some warmth, did you wear merino base layers/socks and wear down jacket (take off if too hot once in) etc etc.

Makes sense. I think the z fold I got makes a difference when it’s really cold. Only £20 from Decathlon and not too much of a pain..I strap it to the bottom of my pack.

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.

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.

Depends what you want to pay and what your use case is really. I have a cheap CCF mat from Decathlon for when it’s not too cold, which doubles as a frame to my backpack, A Thermarest NXT X-therm (not cheap) which is incredibly warm, packs down VERY small and is light, and an EXPED Dura 8 which isn’t light, doesn’t pack down small but is amazingly comfortable and gives me confidence that i can put it pretty much anywhere without damaging it. There’s always a trade off! Edit to add that my first Thermarest was sent back because it leaked!

As a bonafide flash fuck, the decathlon CCF is decent.