Best for fast and light travel and thru-hiking in cold conditions Plusses: Thick, warm, quick to inflate and easy to adjustMinuses: Narrow foot area 581g / R7.1 Features: Exped’s proven DownMat technology insulates this mat with responsibly sourced down enclosed within a 20D recycled polyester ripstop face fabric. The 9cm thick longitudinal air chambers are […]
About the author
Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Why we’re putting on weight
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
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