Sleeping mats

BaseCamp Tourist Mats

The list of essential items for a novice tourist is topped by the sleeping set, which includes a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag. These are indispensable for any overnight stay in nature. Regardless of whether it's camping or a challenging ascent, you absolutely must take a foam mat and a sleeping bag with you. They will ensure warmth and comfort during your rest.

Main tasks of BaseCamp sleeping mats

A folding sleeping mat BaseCamp is not just an obligatory piece of equipment. It's also your comfort, safety, and health. After all, a classic foam mat performs several tasks on a trip:

• Provides comfort. Thanks to their thickness, foam mats smooth out surface irregularities where you have to sleep, compensating for terrain features. If there are stones or small branches under your tent, the BaseCamp tourist mat, with its wavy structure, will perfectly "level" your sleeping place.
• Protects from cold. The main indicator used when choosing a mat for tourism is R-value. This is the coefficient of heat transfer from the body through the mat. The higher this indicator, the "warmer" the mat is. Depending on the foam structure and R-value, all mats are divided by seasonality into winter, demi-season, and summer. Accordingly, BaseCamp models can be classified as demi-season or three-season. They perfectly protect against cold and moisture, without accumulating moisture in their structure.

BaseCamp Foam Structure

The main advantage of folding foam mats is their foam structure. The closed-cell foam base ensures the durability and practicality of the mats. Such material does not absorb moisture, and air does not "flow" through it.

IXPE foam, which is the basis for BaseCamp accordion mats, is distinguished by its wear resistance, and the wavy structure provides comfort. Another advantage of this foam is its weight. Compared to analogues from other manufacturers with the same thermal insulation, BaseCamp foam mats are significantly lighter, which positively affects the overall weight of the equipment. This is one of the reasons why trekking tourists choose foam mats for treks and hikes.

Advantages of BaseCamp accordion mats

Foam mats come in two types:

• Roll-up – popular among budget tourists. The foam is wear-resistant, not afraid of moisture, and depending on the thickness, has different thermal insulation properties. The disadvantages include bulky sizes when folded. That is why most tourists choose roll-up mats mainly for camping.
• Folding or accordion – among the most popular options.Single-person - conveniently pack into a cover or backpack, not taking up much space. At the same time, they can be used in various ways: as a regular unfolded mat; as a sit pad when half-folded; as a mat with a pillow by folding one or two sections. At the same time, folding rectangular BaseCamp accordion mats –  are an ideal option for camping, weekend hikes, and easy treks. And one of the warmest mats – HunterWide is perfect as a mat for the Carpathians in autumn or spring.

BaseCamp Mats: Features of Each Model

BaseCamp foam mats are designed for comfortable rest during the off-season. When creating each of them, the experience of Ukrainian tourists and developments in the outdoor industry were taken into account. Therefore, today the manufacturer offers to buy BaseCamp mats:

Legion XPE – the lightest model in the entire line. Its weight is only 245 g without a cover or 308 g with a cover. The 1.5 cm mat has standard dimensions, making it suitable for any tent.

TouristIXPE – a stylish, bright foam mat for those who don't want just a green mat. Thanks to its R-value of 2, it is perfectly suited for the warm season and off-season. And in winter hikes, it can be used as an underlay for self-inflating mats.

Expedition – a reliable single-layer foam mat with a foiled coating. The foiled BaseCamp mat is puncture-resistant, does not accumulate moisture, and protects from cold.

HunterWide has increased dimensions, making it suitable for military personnel and overweight people. The thermal insulation rating is 2.4, so the foam will be comfortable even during light frosts.

Ranger – a basic thick mat, highly appreciated by fishermen, hunters, and military personnel.

Legion NEW XPE – an updated version of its older sibling. Model features: changed processing technology of the top layer, making it more pleasant to the touch and equally comfortable for sleeping.

Where to buy a BaseCamp foam mat in Ukraine?

The widest selection of tourist equipment from the Ukrainian manufacturer BaseCamp is presented on our website. Camping furniture, tourist mats, repellents – all this and much more you can buy online in our internet store.

Professional managers will help you choose and buy the right tourist mat for your tasks, and delivery services will bring your order to any city in Ukraine in the shortest possible time.