Outdoor Revolution sleeping mats are made for tent campers, touring caravanners and campervan owners who want a self-inflating sleeping surface between 50mm and 200mm thick. Nine mats cover three ranges: the entry-level Siena, the mid-range Camp Star and the high-grade Skyfall. Regular singles and doubles sit next to shapes cut for campervan rock and roll beds and pop-top sleeping platforms, with a memory foam travel pillow in the Skyfall collection. Every mat uses open-cell foam inside an airtight shell. Open the valve and the foam expands, drawing air in until one or two breaths through the valve bring the mat to full firmness.
The Siena is the lightest and thinnest at 50mm, with a peach polyester top and polyester pongee base for summer tent camping. Camp Star mats run from 50mm to 150mm and include the Rock n Roll shape for campervan two-seat beds (180 x 100cm regular, 180 x 112cm for the wider King frame) and the Top of the Pop shape for pop-top roof beds. The Skyfall collection sits at 150mm to 200 mm with stretch fabric and TPU coating on both faces for a harder-wearing shell, and twin two-way cyclone valves for quicker inflation. Dimensions run from a 60cm-wide single up to doubles at 132cm wide, with the campervan-shaped mats at 180cm long and the regular mats at 198 to 201cm.
Family campers on multi-night getaways do best with 100mm or 150mm of foam, where the additional depth prevents pressure points on hips and shoulders through a full night. Campervan owners with a rock and roll bed or pop-top sleeping platform pick the T2-shaped mats, which fill the bed frame without folding or overhanging. Festival goers and weekend tent campers packing light tend towards the 50mm Siena, the lightest mat in the collection. A sleeping bag matched to the same season completes the sleeping arrangement.
If you are sleeping in a tent and walking to the pitch, look for the 50mm Siena at 200 x 60cm. Car campers and caravanners get mattress-level comfort from 100mm or 150mm without worrying around pack weight. Campervan owners require the right shape before the right thickness: the Rock n Roll and Top of the Pop mats match specific bed and roof-bed frames, so measure the frame first. The Siena uses thinner foam for the lightest carry, Camp Star brings campervan-specific shapes and thicker foam, and Skyfall pairs the thickest foam with dual-layer coated fabrics.
Buying a normal rectangular mat for a campervan bed is a common mistake: it bunches against the sides or leaves gaps at the corners. The T2-shaped mats in the Camp Star collection are cut to match rock and roll bed and pop-top dimensions, so check the bed frame measurements against the mat before buying. Self-inflating mats take a few minutes with the valve open to reach full loft, so unroll yours when you arrive at the site instead of at bedtime. Stow the mat unrolled with the valve open between outings to prevent the foam from compressing over time.What thickness self-inflating mat do I need for camping?
Thickness depends on where you sleep and how you get there. For tent camping on foot, 50mm offers enough insulation without adding bulk, while car campers and caravanners get mattress-level comfort from 100mm to 150mm. For a permanent campervan bed, 150mm to 200mm gives the deepest cushioning and best side-sleeper support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does a self-inflating sleeping mat work?A self-inflating mat has open-cell foam sealed inside an airtight shell. Opening the valve lets the foam expand and draw air in. After a few minutes the mat is mostly inflated, and one or two breaths through the valve tops it up to your preferred firmness. Closing the valve holds the air in place for the night.What is the difference between the Outdoor Revolution Siena, Camp Star and Skyfall ranges?The Siena is the thinnest and lightest at 50mm, suited to summer tent camping . Camp Star sits in the centre at 50mm to 150mm and contains shapes for campervan rock and roll beds and pop-top roofs. Skyfall is the thickest at 150mm to 200mm, with TPU-coated fabrics and twin cyclone valves, made for long stays or permanent campervan setups.Will a self-inflating mat fit a campervan rock and roll bed?Regular rectangular mats are too wide and too long for most rock and roll beds. Outdoor Revolution's Camp Star Rock n Roll mats measure 180 x 100cm for a normal two-seat bed and 180 x 112cm for a wider King bed, shaped to sit flat without folding or overhanging. Measure your bed frame before ordering.How do I store a self-inflating mat between trips?Keep the mat unrolled with the valve open. This lets the foam expand to its full thickness and prevents it from setting into a compressed shape. Keeping the mat rolled with the valve closed for months flattens the foam over time and lowers how far it self-inflates on the next break.Are self-inflating mats warm enough for spring and autumn camping?Self-inflating mats insulate better than air-only mattresses because the open-cell foam traps still air and slows heat loss to the ground. A 100mm or thicker mat from the Camp Star or Skyfall collection gives enough insulation for spring and autumn nights in the UK. For winter camping below freezing a closed-cell foam mat positioned underneath brings a second layer of insulation.
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