Snugpak Antarctic Mat WGTE

The Snugpak Antarctic Mat WGTE is a UK-made insulated sleeping mat designed for extreme cold weather, military use and winter expeditions where inflatable mats fail. Instead of air chambers that can freeze, crack or develop valve failures in sub-zero conditions, it uses Softie® Premier insulation — the same fill used in Snugpak's UK-made sleeping bags — to prevent convective heat loss between your body and the ground.

Softie® Premier is manufactured at Snugpak's factory in West Yorkshire. It provides consistent warmth even when damp, and the Paratex Light outer wicks moisture from the sleeping bag through to the underside of the mat, keeping your sleeping bag dry. Hook-and-loop fasteners around all four edges allow two mats to be joined for a double-layered sleeping surface, or a single mat to be used as a poncho, a hammock underquilt, or folded to fit confined sleeping spaces. At 560g with a pack size of 32 x 16cm, it is lighter and more compact than most self-inflating mats, fitting inside a rucksack rather than strapping to the outside.

Key Features

• No valves or air chambers - Softie® Premier insulation cannot freeze, crack or fail in sub-zero temperatures where rubber-based inflatable mats become unreliable
• Softie® Premier insulation - UK-made fill provides dependable thermal protection and wicks perspiration away from the sleeping system
• Paratex Light outer fabric - Lightweight, windproof, water-repellent 100% nylon; wicks moisture through to the ground below
• Hook-and-loop fasteners around all edges - Join two mats for extra insulation; use as a poncho, hammock underquilt, blanket or ground protection layer
• Ground protection layer - Can be placed under the tent floor to protect against stones, roots and rough terrain
• Easy field repair - Repairable with duct tape in the field without loss of function
• Compression stuff sack included - Packs to 32 x 16cm, compact enough to fit inside a rucksack rather than strapping to the outside
• Made in the UK - Manufactured at Snugpak's factory in Silsden, West Yorkshire
• Co-developed for expedition use - Designed in collaboration with Snugpak brand ambassador Erik Ledroit for a Greenland expedition

Ideal For

• Military and tactical use — freeze-proof construction for winter deployments and cold-weather operations
• Extreme cold weather camping — reliable insulation where inflatable mats fail
• Winter expeditions and mountaineering — lightweight thermal protection for sub-zero conditions
• Hammock camping — folds for use as a hammock underquilt or insulation layer
• Survival and bushcraft — multi-use insulation layer adaptable to varied field situations

Technical Specifications

Warranty

Backed by a 1-year warranty against faults in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. If you believe you have a warranty claim, please contact sales@taskoutdoor.co.uk. Products may need to be returned for inspection, which can result in a short processing delay.

Warranty Exclusions

• General wear and tear over extended use
• Fabric damage caused by excessive wear or abrasion
• Hook-and-loop fasteners damaged by excessive force or repeated use with debris
• Seam damage from overstretching
• Reduced insulation loft over time
• Stuff sack damage caused by undue force