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Gear Blog Video: The sleeping mat with NASA Technology

By Claire Maxted

Gear news

07 August 2009 16:55

Pacific Outdoor Equipment - Peak Oyl Aero Mountain Women's sleeping mat

This new-to-the-UK brand harnesses NASA technology to give its mats a 10-15 per cent insulation boost over the next best.

They use Aspen Aerogel insulation, originally from space suits, to maximise the thermal performance of this 773g mummy-shaped mat with minimal weight gain.

This means it's super-warm and suitable for use in all four seasons.

Check out all its features (and weaknesses) on the video below...