Pack Light, Sleep Tight with Self Inflating Camping Mattresses from Paddy Pallin

Enjoy the best of both worlds with Paddy Pallin’s range of self-inflating camping mattresses and camp beds. Designed for comfort, support and breathability, our ultralight sleeping mats will be your backs best friend. By day, our inflatable camping mats stay compact and lightweight, easily packed into your bag, adding negligible weight to your pack. By night, they’re simply inflated into the perfect insulated camping mattress, offering ideal weight distribution, luxurious comfort and tear resistant lining. To experience these and many more features, get yourself the best sleeping mats from Paddy Pallin. 

If You Like Our Sleeping Mats, Check Out The Rest of Our Hiking Essentials! 

At Paddy Pallin, we’re proud to stock a massive selection of hiking, camping and outdoor adventure essentials! Gear up for your next adventure and explore our camping equipment. Check out our premium range of hiking tents, camping furniture, and camping cookware. Also, do yourself a favour and make sure you don’t end up in the wilderness without lights!

Sleep Like A Baby With Our Inflatable Camping Pillows

Days can be long in the great outdoors, hikers, campers, climbers and trail runners. We all need a good night's sleep to keep the energy levels up and the good times rolling. No matter which adventure you choose, our super soft, ultralight camping pillows are a must-have. Do your neck a favour and discover pillows by the best brands in outdoor equipment, like Alton, Rab, Nemo and Sea to Summit. With our camp pillows weighing as little as 80g, comfort has never been this easy. 

Pump It Up! With Our Air Mattress Pumps, Valves and Repair Kits

Not only do we stock all the best inflatable camping mats, we also have the equipment to help you get the most out of it. We carry a variety of pumps, valves and repair kits so you can keep your gear going and keep inflation under control. Whether you’re after a battery powered pump like the Therm-a-Rest Microair or you’re keeping it analogue with the Sea To Summit Air Stream pump sack, we’ve got the most reliable equipment at Paddy Pallin. 

Sleeping Mats and Camp Pillows FAQ’s

Do you really need a sleeping mat for camping?

A sleeping mat is an important part of every camper's kit. A good night’s sleep is critical, and can make or break your camping trip. Our camping mattresses will provide insulation from the cold, a comfortable base to support your body, prevent soreness and keep you at your best on your next adventure.

How does the sleeping mat temperature rating system work?

The industry standard temperature rating system for sleeping mats is defined by the R-value of each mat. Simply put, the higher the R-value, the warmer the mat. See our in-depth guide to help you select your ideal insulated mat.

Do I need insulation in my sleeping mat?

If you’re sleeping on cold, damp or icy ground; an insulated sleeping mat is essential to keep you from losing body heat during the night. If you’re camping in a cold climate, bring an insulated sleeping mat to get a good night's sleep and protect yourself from illness. 

Would baffles or foam suit my trip?

Baffle hiking mats require inflation either by breath or with a compact sack pump. The air is distributed throughout the baffle compartments, raising you off the ground for comfort. The majority of the fill will be air, however, which allows baffle mats to pack down compactly for storage. 

Self inflating mats have foam inside, which expands and sucks air into the mat when opened. This allows the mat to inflate and also rolls up to pack down tightly. Solid foam mats simply need to be unrolled for use. Both designs have their benefits, luckily, your local Paddy Pallin store will have our sleeping mats inflated and ready to try. Find your local store today and pick your preference!

What makes a women’s-specific sleeping mat different to a unisex mat?

There are a few key differences when comparing women’s-specific mats with unisex mats. The female body tends to run 3-5 degrees cooler than the male body. Women’s-specific sleeping mats therefore have a little more insulation to accommodate this lower core body temperature. Additionally, the Regular length of a women’s mat tends to be shorter (168cm) than the Regular length of a unisex mat (183cm). This provides a lightweight alternative for anyone under 168cm who wants to save on weight.

Do I need a camping pillow?

A pillow may seem like an extra accessory to carry, but it really comes down to weight versus comfort. Your quality of sleep will greatly impact your energy for adventuring the next day. Do you sleep without a pillow at home? Give it a try for a night. The average human head weighs 5.5kgs when standing upright and looking forwards. That’s a lot to lift when we wake and re-engage our neck muscles.

At the end of the day, it’s up to you what you rest your head on. But whatever your choice, make sure that you support a good night’s sleep where you can.

How should I store my self-inflating sleeping pad?

The way that you store a self-inflating sleeping mat will significantly impact its longevity. The ideal storage method is flat and with the valve open – not rolled into the stuff sack. If your sleeping mat is compressed for the off-season, it will not re-inflate as seamlessly as it should. Storing your sleeping pad under your bed is a great option; if you don’t have the space to store it flat, then make sure to inflate it over the off-season to keep it in working condition. See our sleeping system care guide for more details.

What is the best way to store camping sleeping mats? 

Storage depends on what type of sleeping pad you have. In all cases, your camping mat should be stored in a dry place and away from UV light. Although many people use their garage to store outdoor gear, they tend to retain humidity and dampness – so inside your home is recommended.

Inflatable trekking mattresses (without foam) can be stored rolled into their stuff sack. Just remember to keep the valve open, as temperature changes over the off-season can put pressure on the valve while closed.

Solid foam hiking mats can be stored in the space you have available. If stored rolled, they will want to roll closed again when you’re ready to use them, so simply flip it over and sleep on the opposite side. Easy!