The rubbery material of yoga mats also does not provide the appropriate insulation and heating that a sleeping pad is known for.
Does a yoga mat make a good sleeping pad.
Get a good sleeping pad from camping because it is one of the essentials.
There are three main types of sleeping pads and they all have their.
Yoga mats are heavier and less cushiony than a sleeping pad would be and even the lowest end pad by thermarest would be lighter more comfortable and only like 25.
I have slept on those as well but not very comfortably.
Use yoga mats for yoga and sleeping pads for camping.
But if you really can t swing 25 right now a yoga mat might just work for ya.
I made one of those garden knee pads to kneel on by cutting the mat into even sections and binding the ends with twine.
When you re ready to work out just roll back your rug and presto yoga in an instant.
Best used with a sticky yoga mat.
Sleeping pads provide more insulation are more lightweight and are more comfortable for long term use.
A good night of sleep is worth at least 10 per hour.
This backpack america video was shot in wrentham ma cheap yoga mats from walmart can be cut down and used as sleeping pads.
Alternatively buy a cheap used sleeping bag for beneath your sleeping bag.
Personally i would never get a good night of sleep camping on a yoga mat.
The firmness and fixed form of the mat also makes it hard to carry around and store inside backpacks for easy carrying during hikes and other outdoor activities.
Yoga mats do not work like a sleeping pad.