T3 reviews the Cloud Base inflatable camping mat

T3 reviews the Cloud Base camping mat

By Caroline Fry

The Cloud Base sleeping pad provides cushioned comfort, packing down small yet delivering support that ensures a restful night's sleep wherever you lay your head.

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.

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

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