It may not seem like the sexiest piece of kit, but the best camping mats are a crucial piece of camping equipment, especially as the seasons change and conditions get cooler. Experienced outdoor types ...

Beyond finding a reliable tent, a comfortable camping mat is one of the best ways to promote a good night’s kip while sleeping in the great outdoors. As an avid camper and outdoors enthusiast, I’ve ...

The Kelty Cosmic SI Mummy Sleeping Mat offers good warmth and a large sleeping area, but the penalty is weight and packsize. However, the build quality is strong too, making it a decent choice for the ...

Camping season has arrived, but which mattress is worth packing? Our expert rigorously tested 26 to find the best for durability and comfort The best head torches: six tried-and-tested favourites The ...

The Robens Polarshield 120 camping mat is super-comfortable to sleep on, but can be a touch cumbersome to inflate and deflate. That said, it's smaller and lighter than some competitors, and delivers a ...

While some people might say that sleeping bags and thin foam mats are key aspects of the camping experience, other folks just find them too claustrophobic and uncomfortable. The Ursa Sleep System was ...

As an avid camper and outdoors enthusiast, take it from me – there's nothing that will ruin your trip in the great outdoors quite like getting your camping mat wrong. Uncomfortably thin, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From wild camping in Scotland to glamping on the Cornish coast, these mats were tested thoroughly (Sian Lewis/The Independent ) ...