T3 reviews the Cloud Base inflatable camping mat

T3 reviews the Cloud Base camping mat

By Caroline Fry

The affordable Alpkit Cloud Base camping mat packs down to the size of a water bottle, but still offers a comfortable, cushioned night's sleep.

Read the full review here.

Sleeping Mats for Camping

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Silver
EZ Sitter
Folding foam sit mat to keep your bum warm and dry on lunch stops
£9.99 £11.99

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Silver
EZ Sleeper
Ultralight, folding foam sleeping mat: full length, 1.7cm thick, 245g
£20.99 £24.99

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Mercury
Drift
Lightweight, inflatable camping pillow for multi-day hikes and overnight stays
£11.99 £13.99

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Numo
Lightweight, inflatable sleeping mat: full length, 8cm thick, 350g
£41.99 £46.99

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Cloud Base
Lightweight, inflatable sleeping mat: full length, 5cm thick, 420g
£46.99 £54.99

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Chipotle
Dumo
Inflatable camping mat with built-in pump: full length, 10cm thick, 850g
£53.99 £59.99

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Grey
Whisper
Insulated, inflatable camping mat: full length, 7cm thick, 720g
£67.99 £79.99

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Black
Airo 120
Self-inflating sleeping mat: torso length, 2.5cm thick, 450g
£41.99 £49.99

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Graphite
Airo 180
Self-inflating sleeping mat: full length, 2.5cm thick, 630g
£50.99 £59.99

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Brick
Dirtbag
Self-inflating sleeping mat: full length, 5cm thick, 900g
£54.99 £64.99

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Nemo
Dozer
Self-inflating camping mattress: full length, full comfort, 7.5cm thick
£67.99 £79.99

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Nemo
Double Dozer
Self-inflating double camping mattress: full length, full comfort, 7.5cm thick
£119.99 £144.99

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