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12/8/2010 at 9:29pm
Location: Cornwall Outfit: HypercampDjakarta Vango omega 350
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So, I went to have a look at mats in the local camping shop. I was surprised by the size and weight of the Vango mats, but found a small pack size Highlander classic. It's only 160cm long, so classed as a short mat, just right for me. The label/tag gave the dimensions as -160cm/51cm/5cm. I took this to mean they were 5cm thick, and after checking with the shop assistant, bought 2.
Once inflated, it seems to be only 2.5cm thick . It was too late to take them back, so we had to sleep on them. My little one slept better than he does at home, every night for a week!!! I didn't fare quite so well, and do need something a little thicker, although I got used to it the more I slept on it. Maybe I need a thick roll mat underneath or something. Or still keep looking for a 5cm mat that packs small.
Other than the misleading label, I am happy with the mats, they are warm and they are really small once rolled up
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12/8/2010 at 10:32pm
Location: None Entered Outfit: Karsten 220 De Waard Visdief+Kuifuil
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Hi Moonmummy,
Glad you got sorted.
I decided against getting new mats due to the cost and am using my cheap and cheerful Aldi ones for the third year. They take up so much room though - I have just packed them into a holdall along with poles and sleeping bags and it's so tight that I'm sure when I open the bag on the campsite, there will be an explosion of gear!
Also decided not to get the trolley, as again, it will eat in to my scampi and chips, and ice-cream fund! Guess what I am getting for my fourtieth birthday later this year though?!!!
I'm off for two weeks tomorrow so will be in touch with yourself and Eldarado on my return!
By the way, I see you've ordered us some decent weather down there for next week - fingers crossed!
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