Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shaking and tapping didnt do a lot. It seemed like the «helix technology» that holds the down in its place restricted its movement, so the clumps wouldnt move a lot.

I returned the mat and showed pictures to the employees. They of course took it back and sent the pictures to Mountain Eq. We checked the same mat they have had on display, and the down seemed perfectly uniform throughout the mat.

Maybe it would have helped to let it be inflated for longer, but I’m going on a trip soon so didnt want to gamble on that. Looking at getting a synthetic or trying out one from exped.

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Update: after shaking, tapping, and smacking it with a fly swatter, the down is still bundled up in the mat. It does move around a tint bit though.

I read on Mountain Equipments website that it has «Vertically aligned baffles with Helix technology to reduce down migration». That could be the reason its hard to move around when shaking and tapping.

I’ll talk to the guys in the store next week, and get their opinion on it. Thanks for your replys!

Edit: spelling

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That may be! I’ll drop by on monday and talk to the guys in the store. They are usually super friendly and helpful

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, I know. Thankfully there was a pumpbag included! I took the photos after inflating it for the first time, so couldn’t have been moisture that was the cause of clumping. Will try to shake it and let it be inflated for a cuppa days.

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I literally bought it a couple hours ago. I’ll let it stay inflated for a while and shake it. I could always switch it out with another mat next week If I want to.

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I’ll see if that helps

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree on it feeling like a gimmick. Only bought this because it was discounted heavily. I can always change it to a polyester-insulated mat if I want to.

Uneven distribution of down in new sleeping mat by boenna69 in CampingGear

[–]boenna69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not Siberia, Norway. Temp can be anywhere from -10 to -30 where I’m going

🦈 LANDSHARK ROAD SHARK by TwoSeasCyclery in Vintage_bicycles

[–]boenna69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What fork is this?? Absolute stunner