Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Here is a review of the Decathlon Forclaz inflatable trekking mattress MT500 Air XL. This decathlon sleeping pad is suitable for summer wild camping. This MT500 Air minimal editions doesn't use any dye in the manufacturing process making it more environmentally friendly. We have found the forclaz sleeping pad to be very comfortable. Part of this is the huge size of the XL version. Despite the size, it's actually compact and light backpacking gear.
For the money, it's hard to fault. Just be aware this is a summer sleeping pad with very little insulating properties. You can increase this from a 2 season sleeping pad to a 3 season sleeping pad by adding an insulating sleeping mat underneath.
We've found this very comfortable. However, being 5cm thick, it is not as comfortable as some of the thicker sleeping pads. For side sleepers I'd recommend thicker sleeping pads (closer to 10cm).
£49 XL version (white) tidd.ly/3XhDOUC
£49 XL version (coloured) tidd.ly/4eaPcIV
£44 L version (white) tidd.ly/3ZeJW2G
£44 L version (coloured) tidd.ly/4goU27o
£20 foam sleeping mat tidd.ly/3XvsghT
This is what they say:
FORCLAZ
Inflatable trekking mattress - MT500 air XL - 195 x 60 cm - Minimal Editions
Meet our super-light and compact inflatable mattress. Designed for your comfort on summer bivvy trips, perfect for multi-day hikes where rest is key. This is the XL version for larger body shapes.
Details
frequency regular
weather conditions mild weather
number of persons 1 person
mattress type inflatable mattress
main material polyester, polyurethane
number of season(s) 1 season
weight (in g) 600 g
volume (in L) 2.5 L
condition new
width (in cm) 60 cm
length (in m) 1.95 m
mattress/pillow thickness (in cm) 0 to 5 cm
inflation system without pump
connectible not-connectible
Composition
Main fabric: 57.0% Thermoplastic Polyurethane, 43.0% Polyester
Carry bag: 100.0% Polyester
If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Thanks, Andy.
#backpacking #camping #wildcamping
Here is a review of the Decathlon Forclaz inflatable trekking mattress MT500 Air XL. This decathlon sleeping pad is suitable for summer wild camping. This MT500 Air minimal editions doesn't use any dye in the manufacturing process making it more environmentally friendly. We have found the forclaz sleeping pad to be very comfortable. Part of this is the huge size of the XL version. Despite the size, it's actually compact and light backpacking gear.
For the money, it's hard to fault. Just be aware this is a summer sleeping pad with very little insulating properties. You can increase this from a 2 season sleeping pad to a 3 season sleeping pad by adding an insulating sleeping mat underneath.
We've found this very comfortable. However, being 5cm thick, it is not as comfortable as some of the thicker sleeping pads. For side sleepers I'd recommend thicker sleeping pads (closer to 10cm).
£49 XL version (white) tidd.ly/3XhDOUC
£49 XL version (coloured) tidd.ly/4eaPcIV
£44 L version (white) tidd.ly/3ZeJW2G
£44 L version (coloured) tidd.ly/4goU27o
£20 foam sleeping mat tidd.ly/3XvsghT
This is what they say:
FORCLAZ
Inflatable trekking mattress - MT500 air XL - 195 x 60 cm - Minimal Editions
Meet our super-light and compact inflatable mattress. Designed for your comfort on summer bivvy trips, perfect for multi-day hikes where rest is key. This is the XL version for larger body shapes.
Details
frequency regular
weather conditions mild weather
number of persons 1 person
mattress type inflatable mattress
main material polyester, polyurethane
number of season(s) 1 season
weight (in g) 600 g
volume (in L) 2.5 L
condition new
width (in cm) 60 cm
length (in m) 1.95 m
mattress/pillow thickness (in cm) 0 to 5 cm
inflation system without pump
connectible not-connectible
Composition
Main fabric: 57.0% Thermoplastic Polyurethane, 43.0% Polyester
Carry bag: 100.0% Polyester
If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Thanks, Andy.
#backpacking #camping #wildcamping
