CAMP Essential Light Mat
Check.
That’s the most excitement a lot of folks get out of this sleeping pad. As a lightweight and compact pad that meets the (lengthy) checklist requirements for the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse, the Light Mat from CAMP certainly suffices. As a bonus, if you happen to remove it from the bottom of your pack and sleep on it, winter or summer, it’s actually fairly comfortable. But mostly, it’s fast and light.
- 100% polyamide exterior is reasonably strong and puncture resistant.
- One plastic and one brass valve allow for quick inflation/deflation.
- Weighs just 315g (11.1oz) and packs down to 2% of its inflated size.
- Comes with a carrying case to help hold its compact fold.
| Dimensions | For Yankees | |
| Inflated | 180 x 45cm | 70.9 x 17.7" |
| Packed | 24 x 6cm | 9.4 x 2.4" |
Questions & Reviews
Five stars for passing muster for 2024 Gand Traverse gear check. I don’t intend to ever use this thing outside an emergency but the size and weight is perfect for that.
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2/26/2024
Do you know the r-value of this mat if it even has one? The grand-traverse gear list this year requires a minimum r-value of 2 so I was hoping if this would be sufficient!
2/26/2024
Joe , Sorry, I couldn't find an answer for you. The CAMP workbook or Internet, doesn't list it.
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Used for the grand traverse as part of a fairly competitive team, and did it’s job to pass the test. Stays inflated for surprisingly long, and if inflated correctly, supports 140 lbs.
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2/22/2018
Is this pad still Grand Traverse compliant (2018)?
2/23/2018
Hey Tim! As far as I know, yes! Not sure if the needs of the checklist have updated, but as of last year (2017) it was compliant!
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2/5/2018
Erik Maass
(used product a few times)
This little mat is great! I bought it not realising how thin and gossamer it was but have been thoroughly stoked by how well it performs. I am 6'3" and 200lbs, a rather large human. I took this mat on a overnight hike on the north side of Mt. Hood(the greatest one) last fall and found that it offered ample protection from gravel rocks and insulation from the cold. I used a tyvek mat under it but in a pinch I think the material is strong enough to resist most dirt and rocks but obviously not sticks or thorns. The low volume air rails offered comfort without the tipsy feeling you get from high volume klymit or therma rest pads. It is so small and light, combine this with a ENO hammock(emergency rain tarp) and you can be resting light and easy just about anywhere.
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3/16/2016
What are the dimensions on the CAMP Essential Light Matt? And what is the R Value. What are the dimensions of this sleeping pad when packed down?
Thank you, Andrea Koenig
Thank you, Andrea Koenig
3/17/2016
Hi Andrea, I checked into this for you. CAMP doesn't publish an official R value, but it passes gear check at the Grand Traverse. Dimensions are 180cm x 45cm inflated or 24cm x 6cm packed.
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