Comparison Ranger Tibet vs Naturehike Mat with Pillow 25 mm

The weight of a tourist rug depends both on the materials of manufacture and on the geometric parameters, type (inflatable or self-inflating) and the purpose of the model. It can increase due to the presence of an additional thermal insulating layer based on aluminium foil, etc. Note that this parameter is of priority when transporting on oneself (on foot, especially in difficult conditions) — for such cases, models with a minimum weight are best suited. In situations of tourism in transport, or going out into nature, the convenience of the product will play a greater role than its weight.

The maximum weight that the rug can carry without consequences. This parameter is relevant primarily for inflatable and self-inflating products (see "Type"), because mats, due to the dense structure of the material, are highly resistant to loads, and it is almost impossible to overload such a mat during normal use.

Of course, the permissible load must not be exceeded — this can lead to damage to the rug. However, it should also be borne in mind that its value is usually indicated for situations where the weight is distributed more or less evenly over the surface; under point loads, the product can be damaged even by a weight that is less than indicated in this paragraph. To put it simply, if a full-size “sleeper” model (see “Type”) has a load capacity of 100kg, a 95kg hiker can comfortably lie on such a mat, but trying to stand up with their feet can end up sad, since the load at the point of contact will be much higher than calculated.

The number of valves for inflating and releasing air provided in the design of an inflatable or self-inflating product (see "Type").

— 1. One valve used for both inflating and deflating the mat. The advantages of this option are simplicity and low cost. On the other hand, the throughput of valves is in most cases low; this is not a serious disadvantage when filling the mat with air, but can greatly slow down the folding.

— 2. The features of this option depend on the number of seats (see above) for which a certain model of the rug is designed. So, in single equipment each valve has its own specialization. One is designed to inflate and is often designed to prevent air from escaping even when the plug is open; the other, which is responsible for the release of air, has a high throughput and allows you to quickly blow off and roll up the product. However such models cost more than similar single-valve ones. And double mats usually consist of two separate halves, each of which provides its own universal valve; in terms of inflation / deflation, they are no different from the single-valve models described above.

- 4. Four valves can be installed in two-seat models: each separate half of these mats has an inlet and outlet valve, similar to single-seat two-valve products (see above).

Possibility of connection with other rugs in a single design. Thus, for example, you can create a family bed from two products, or an impromptu game table for the company. However not all models with this function are compatible with each other — by definition, quilting is available for the same rugs, but the compatibility of different models should be clarified separately.

The presence of a cover in the delivery set of the mat. Such an accessory provides additional protection against scratches and damage, and in general it is more convenient to wear the product in it than in home-made packaging; while the weight of the cover is so small that in most cases it can be completely neglected.

The dimensions of the rug in the unfolded position. This parameter allows you to evaluate how much the area of the product will be enough for your purposes, and whether it will fit in the intended location — for example, in a tent.

Each individual size has its own specifics. So, choosing a classic rug (see "Type") in length depends on the height of the user, in width — taking into account the physique ( wide tourist rugs will be a burden for the average person, and narrow ones will be uncomfortable for large people). Among the seats, the situation is simpler, they all have approximately the same size, sufficient for their intended use. The thickness, usually, characterizes the softness of the product: the larger it is, the better the mat smooths out irregularities and the more pleasant it is to lie on it (ceteris paribus, of course). On the other hand, for a thick rug it is more difficult to achieve compactness when folded, so an increase in thickness affects either the dimensions of the product during transportation or the price.

Dimensions of the rug when folded. This parameter determines how much space the product will take up during transportation. Note that in this case, “perfect” sizes are usually indicated, corresponding to the most dense packaging according to all the rules; actual dimensions may be slightly larger, depending on the quality of folding.