Grip 3.8 Long Self Inflating Mat

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The Nordisk Grip 3.8 Long is a lightweight, comfortable, compact self-inflating mat with zone construction and a push/pull valve. 

Nordisk says: 

Extremely light and warm body-contoured mat

The Grip 3.8 weighs in at just 470g with a pack size of 13x26cm (regular) and an R-value of 3.6, making it a great insulator for its weight. The low weight and size are achieved via first the hybrid foam zone construction, designed to support only the high-pressure areas, the body shape developed via studies of sleeping patterns cuts off all unnecessary weight, and the new and ultralight 20D Polyester Diamond Rip Stop shell offers a high strength to weight ratio.

Our Verdict

The Nordisk Grip 3.8 Long is an ultralight sleeping mat designed to provide support and coverage to ensure a good night’s sleep. This trimmed-down body-shaped pad is not everyone’s favourite, especially if you are a side sleeper, but this is an ideal pad for trips when a low weight and pack size are essential. 

Very simple to use, the mat inflates itself but can be helped with a lung full of air. You can have the mat up incredibly quickly, and it’s fast to put it away when it’s time to break camp. I would only use this mat in the warmer months of the year and on cooler spring and autumn nights. Its low weight and low price make this a very good mat, especially if you are new to lightweight camping and are looking to purchase your first mat.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Very light self-inflating mat
• Available in two lengths
• Durable push/pull valve
• Strong 20D Honeycomb rip-stop shell
• Anti-slip print on back
• Hybrid foam zone construction
• Horizontal and vertical tubes combined
• Body contoured shape
• High insulation-to-weight ratio
• Very small pack size

Specifications

• Weighs: 528g
• Length : 193 cm
• Width : 50 cm
• Height : 4 cm
• R-Value : 3.6

Material & Construction

• Diameter : 15 cm
• Length : 26 cm

Top

• Composition : 100% Polyester
• Construction : Honeycomb Rip-Stop
• denier : 20D
• Colour : Mustard Yellow

Bottom

• Composition : 100% Polyester
• Construction : Rip Stop
• denier : 30D
• Colour : Black

Filling

• Name : Ultra light foam
• Type : Foam 12kg/m3

STM R-Value:

From 2020, there is a new industry standard for measuring the R-value (level of insulation) of sleeping mats – ASTM F3340-18. This new standard is the sleeping mat equivalent to the EN rating for sleeping bags.

You can now directly compare the R-value of mats rated using the ASTM F3340-18 with confidence that is a fair and accurate comparison between mats. In simple terms, the higher the R-value, the warmer the mat.

In general terms, an R-value below 2.0 is for summer use, 2.0 to 4.0 is for cooler 3 season use and 4.0+ is for winter temperatures. This will be also be dependent on your sleeping bag, how cold you sleep etc. Please contact our customer service team if you need advice on choosing the right mat for your activity.

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Sleeping Mat
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Mat