Black Wolf 3 4 Lightweight Self-inflating Mat

black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

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black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

Hello all was just wondering if anyone has had experience with black wolf mats. Looking at the 3/4 ultra lite. Its 3.8 cm high while others are apparently 2.5 cms. Are these mats going to be a good night sleep. And are black wolf products in general any good as I see they do tents too.
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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by Mark F » Sun 11 May, 2014 4:38 pm

I don't know the specific product but I would say Black Wolf is generally middle of the road products. R 3.1 is fine for non snow conditions, 400 grams reasonable weight and $99 reasonable price. Comparable product say NeoAir XLite Sml - R 3.2, 230 grams double the $$s.

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by Strider » Sun 11 May, 2014 5:11 pm

What's an Exped Synmat UL worth these days?

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by walkerchris77 » Sun 11 May, 2014 6:41 pm

Thanks mark.

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by Gadgetgeek » Sun 11 May, 2014 7:49 pm

I would recommend trying to see one in store, even if you have another supplier in mind. Lay on it, with something under it, like some small rope, or whatever. then you'll know if it will actually cushion anything, or if it will be a princess and the pea type deal. no ground surface will ever be as flat and even as we'd like. 3/4 mats aren't for everyone.

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by Strider » Sun 11 May, 2014 9:19 pm

For that price, and weight, I wouldn't bother. It is effectively a low end mat with a Black Wolf logo (not a particularly good brand anyway). Also, 3.8cm is a bit thin when the big players (Thermarest and Exped) are 7cm+ these days. Spend a little bit more and you will be rewarded with a much better nights sleep IMO.

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by South_Aussie_Hiker » Mon 12 May, 2014 9:45 am

I upgraded my thin foam mattress to an identical, but full length Black Wolf about 5 years ago.

It was definitely a better night's sleep than the foam, and was warmer, but didn't last long in my kit - because as Strider says, there's a lot better products on the market.

The biggest problem with mine was the packed size. Was cumbersome to roll and took up way too much pack volume.

If you can afford to stretch the budget, get a Neoair. Twice as much height, up to 50% warmer depending on model, comparable weight... And packs down to the size of a coke can.

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by walkerchris77 » Mon 12 May, 2014 2:28 pm

Thanks strider. Will look a bit more into it.

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by walkerchris77 » Mon 12 May, 2014 2:45 pm

Wow. Not cheap. Xlite is $250. Do u think this will do for Australian conditions. Not planning on sleeping in snow but it could still get to just below zero. Or do I need their big one.
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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by Mickl » Mon 12 May, 2014 4:20 pm

What about something like this

http://www.mainpeak.com.au/hike-camp/sl ... t-ul-7-lw/

its a bit heavier but the non long wide version should weigh less. You can probably get it cheaper as well I just posted the link as it was the first one I found...

I would have thought that for anything less than snow use this would suffice and is 7cm thick so would be much more comfortable...

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Re: black wolf 3/4 self inflating mats

by walkerchris77 » Tue 13 May, 2014 8:17 am

Thanks again all. The exped is a lot cheaper too.

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