Durable camping mat, redesigned for extra warmth and comfort
Walk a backpacking trail anywhere in the world and you’ll spot a hiker with a folding camping mat strapped to their pack. Easy to use, versatile and virtually indestructible, the classic closed-cell foam mat has proven its worth on every adventure, from camping trips to DofE expeditions. The NEMO Switchback is the definitive version, with unique foam nodes for better comfort and support, plus heat-trapping air gaps and a layer of thermal film that reflects body heat for enhanced warmth. The Z-shaped design minimises weight and pack size but unfolds in seconds for a cosy and comfortable night’s sleep.
- Provides significantly greater plushness.
- A smaller packed size.
- Traps more warmth around your body.
- Offers a supple layer for comfort and a resilient layer for support.
- Optimized for well-balanced compression and abrasion resistance.
- Extremely easy to use
- Delivers comfort and security on all types of adventures from mountaineering, thru-hiking, or camping on a budget
- Lightning-fast, easy set up and packing
- Use as a standalone mat for ultralight durability and comfort or pair with another mat for extra insulation and comfort in extreme cold conditions
- Protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty
- Highly-efficient, hexagonal nesting pattern allocates more space for taller, wider nodes
- More precise tooling eliminates wasted space between folded layers, enabling taller nodes to nest tighter
- Taller nodes create more space for uncompressed sleeping bag insulation
- Premium dual-density Axiotomic™ foam
- Metalized thermal reflective film reflects heat back to your body and is protected by a durable film.
- Axiotomic™ dual-density foam
- Folding panel design
- Dimensions: 183 x 51 x 2 cm
- Minimum Weight: 415 g
- Packed Size: 51 x 13 x 14 cm
- R-Value: 2
- Thickness: 2.29 cm
- Material: PE Foam
- Sustainability Through Longevity - Designed to last a lifetime and protected by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty.
- Eco-Manufacturing - NEMO believes in working side-by-side with other companies who share their supply chain, banding their efforts together at a pre-competitive level to solve challenges and remove harmful chemicals from the supply chain.
The idea of NEMO was born one turbulent night on the side of Mount Washington while Cam Brensinger spent a sleepless five hours in a poorly designed bivy. That night he realised how much opportunity there was for thoughtful design as part of the equation of enjoying adventure. And, coming down off the mountain the next day, he resolved to tackle that challenge. Three days after graduation from Rhode Island School of Design, he founded NEMO Equipment.
From the Journal: NEMO Equipment | The Story
