{"product_id":"snugpak-antarctic-mat-wgte","title":"Snugpak Antarctic Mat WGTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Snugpak Antarctic Mat WGTE is a UK-made insulated sleeping mat for extreme cold, military use and winter expeditions, built for the conditions where inflatable mats let you down. In sub-zero weather, rubber-based self-inflating mats can crack as they are rolled and their valves can freeze solid. The Antarctic Mat has no valves and no air chambers to fail, relying instead on a layer of Softie Premier insulation to block convective heat loss between your body and the frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftie Premier is the same fill Snugpak uses in its UK-made sleeping bags, produced at the company's factory in Silsden, West Yorkshire. It holds its warmth even when damp, and the Paratex Light nylon outer draws perspiration away from your sleeping bag and out through the underside, helping the bag stay dry. Hook-and-loop fasteners run around all four edges, so two mats can be joined into a double-thickness layer that Snugpak describe as an emergency sleeping bag, or a single mat folded to suit a hammock or a tight tent floor, or wrapped round the body as a poncho when you are sitting out a cold stop. At 560g and packing to 32 x 16cm in its compression sack, it stows inside a rucksack rather than strapping to the outside. It was co-developed with Snugpak brand ambassador Erik Ledroit for a Greenland expedition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff8e6;border-left:4px solid #b8860b;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnugpak do not publish an R-value for this mat, and that is deliberate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Antarctic was built for sub-zero military and expedition use, before R-values became a consumer talking point and before ASTM testing existed, so there is no lab figure to quote and we will not invent one. Judge it on what is measured and published instead: a 1cm layer of Softie Premier with no air chambers for warm air to circulate in, 560g, and a 32 x 16cm pack, all in the table below.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f4f6f8;border-left:4px solid #0F2238;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparing mats on R-value?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two guides cover it: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/guides\/snugpak-r-value-for-sleeping-mats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhy Don’t Snugpak Use R-Values in Their Range of Sleeping Mats?\u003c\/a\u003e explains the gap and what to judge instead, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/guides\/what-are-r-values-a-uk-guide-to-sleeping-mat-insulation-ratings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Is An R-Value? A Guide to Sleeping Mat Insulation Ratings\u003c\/a\u003e explains what the number actually measures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f4f6f8;border-left:4px solid #cf632e;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnugpak suggest this one doubles as a hammock under blanket.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hook-and-loop edges let it fold and fasten beneath a hammock, and with no valves to burst under tension it survives the job. If you hammock often enough to want purpose-built insulation, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/snugpak-hammock-under-blanket-wgte\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHammock Under Blanket\u003c\/a\u003e hangs beneath you, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/snugpak-hammock-quilt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHammock Quilt\u003c\/a\u003e lays over the top, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/snugpak-hammock-cocoon-wgte\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHammock Cocoon\u003c\/a\u003e wraps the whole hammock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f4f6f8;border-left:4px solid #0F2238;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking out what to hang under a hammock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/guides\/snugpak-hammock-insulation-explained-quilt-under-blanket-cocoon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnugpak Hammock Insulation Explained\u003c\/a\u003e compares the Quilt, Under Blanket and Cocoon, and shows what each one does that a folded mat cannot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Valves or Air Chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e - Solid insulation cannot freeze or crack in sub-zero conditions that disable rubber-based inflatable mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftie Premier Insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e - The same UK-made fill used in Snugpak's sleeping bags, holding warmth even when damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParatex Light Nylon Outer\u003c\/strong\u003e - Windproof and water-repellent (DWR), drawing moisture down through the mat to help keep your bag dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook-and-Loop Edges All Round\u003c\/strong\u003e - Join two mats into what Snugpak call an emergency sleeping bag, or fasten one into a wrap or sit pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as a Poncho\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wrap it round you at a cold stop instead of leaving your insulation on the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks as a Hammock Under Blanket\u003c\/strong\u003e - Snugpak's own suggestion; folds and fastens beneath a hammock where a valved mat cannot go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Position Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Folds and squashes to fit hammocks and confined tent floors where rigid mats will not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Protection Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sits under the tent floor to guard it against stones, roots and rough ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-Repairable\u003c\/strong\u003e - A wrap of duct tape fixes accidental damage and the mat keeps working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Stuff Sack Included\u003c\/strong\u003e - Reduces packed volume to 32 x 16cm for storage inside your pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Manufactured at Snugpak's factory in Silsden, West Yorkshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpedition Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Co-developed with brand ambassador Erik Ledroit for a Greenland expedition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Zero Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e - Freeze-proof insulation for winter deployments and cold-weather military tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Expeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dependable warmth from the ground up when temperatures drop below what inflatable mats handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammock Setups\u003c\/strong\u003e - Folds and fastens to serve as an under-layer beneath a hammock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival and Bushcraft\u003c\/strong\u003e - One insulating layer that adapts to ground mat, poncho, seat or shelter floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTent Floor Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e - Doubles as a barrier under the groundsheet against stones and rough terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20601800217WGTE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInsulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftie® Premier, 100% Polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOuter Fabric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParatex Light, 100% Nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185cm \/ 73\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70cm \/ 28\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e560g \/ 20oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 x 16cm \/ 13\" x 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFastening System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook and Loop Around All Edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlive Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompression Stuff Sack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/snugpak-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e12 Months\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by Snugpak's 12 month warranty against faults in materials and workmanship, valid from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for any claim. \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/snugpak-warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView full warranty terms and exclusions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snugpak","offers":[{"title":"Olive Green","offer_id":46382000013579,"sku":"5056694905812","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0007\/0155\/files\/Antarctic_Mat_Olive_snugpak-1.webp?v=1735468554","url":"https:\/\/taskoutdoor.co.uk\/en-nz\/products\/snugpak-antarctic-mat-wgte","provider":"Task Outdoor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}