I used my Kooka Bay Matt (see earlier post) over Easter W/E tramp.
It worked well. I thought I might get a lot of slippage from the base of my MLD Superlight Biv, but suprisingly little.
This mat is very comfortable, but I struggled with the pillow options - If using gear in stuff sack or bladder wrapped in gear, it is not high enough if used off the end of the matt. If you put it on the matt it shortens the length too much.
I have opted for the Montbell pillow used at the top end of the matt.
I think the matt could be a little wider as I toss around a lot. Bender does do custom makes for no, or little extra cost. Check his website.
All in all I am please with the craftsmanship and sleeping comfort.
This blog is designed to exchange ideas about how to dramatically cut your gear weight to make tramping (hiking) trips less strenuous, but still remain safe and sensible. Subscribe, make comments, ask for advice, or share your lightweight gear experiences with our community. The header photo features me on McKellar Saddle. The pack is the 45Lt Zpacks Arc Blast, hiking poles Helinox FL120, Dirty Girl gaiters, Spalms sunsleeves and Altra Lone Peak shoes
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