Need a new mat that is dog claw proof.

[ricrunner]

My current mat, an Vango 3cm insulated self infating lasted 3 years, and was very comfortable and warm. On my first night out for a while 2 months ago, I had forgot to trim and file the dogs claws, and he punctured the mat. The next 3 nights were still okay, even for my 61 yo boney back, and I may just stick with it, but I was wondering if their was a an almost puncture proof mat out there. I know, I can just cover it, as before as I do take another thin blanket or three when bicycle camping, so it is not really a weight issue. What do you guys suggest?

[wildwanderer]

Close cell foam (as a doggie pad), trimming the dog's nails and a sleeping pad liner cotton or some such for your mat may help.

Reddit has sucess with above and xlite(for people sleeping)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/com ... ping_pads/

[Ms_Mudd]

My son has the same mat as you, although his is the short length. I have slept on it once. I think my CCF Nemo Switchback mat is just as comfortable and is as claw proof as you could get. It weighs under 400g and concertinas down better than the Thermarest offerings.

[commando]

I only use military type equipment.
https://www.acqm.com.au/shop/products/n ... at#gallery

[ricrunner]

Thanks guys and gal, I will have a look at the offerings. After looking, I think what I may do, is get 2 of those bluey's from Woolies or Kmart, and just put one under my Vango, it would be 30mm combined, and just stick with that. The other for the dog, as I am doing more winter camps then warm weather with him. He has a sleeping bag but this would just add more comfort and warmth from the cold ground for him,. He usually sleeps the first 2 hours with me, but I move around a bit at night, and he moves to find a more quieter place to sleep. The floor of the tent, is usually covered in the spare lightweight fleece car blankets that I bring along to make it a bit warmer for both of us.

[GregG]

I only use military type equipment.

That is an interesting perspective given the entirely different design requirements for military vs bushwalking equipment. So for example have you ever tried eating a DOD issue vegetarian ratpack?

[commando]

I only use military type equipment.

That is an interesting perspective given the entirely different design requirements for military vs bushwalking equipment. So for example have you ever tried eating a DOD issue vegetarian ratpack?

Never managed to come across one at all.