Camping mats for families: Mats By Design

Spruce up your set-up with the Mats By Design camping mats.

Once you discover the simplistic beauty and practicality of these camping mats, you won’t ever do a trip without one.

Made from recycled plastic, this mat is the perfect way to connect the indoors with the outdoors. Make your set-up feel much larger than just the confines of your accommodation.

It’s designed for all those moments you want to step outside, yet keep your feet clean. For the moments your kids plonk themselves down to play with their latest findings. For the moments you want to enjoy a meal outside without getting dirt in your food. It essentially becomes your outdoor living area.

The camping mats are available in six sizes:

• 1.8 x 1.8m (1.5kgs).
• 3 x 1.8m (2.5kgs).
• 3 x 3m (3.5kgs).
• 4 x 2.4m (4.5kg).
• 5 x 2.4m (5.5kgs).
• 6 x 2.4m (6.5kgs).

Prices start at $120. Weight includes the carry bag.

Eco-friendly, recycled, plastic camping mats

Mats By Design offer a variety of different patterns and colours. However, their black-and-grey ‘Everyday Design’ is by far the most popular. It’s also reversible, so you have the option between a black mat with grey pattern, or a grey mat with black pattern. Either side is stylish enough to make your campsite enviable.

Better yet, it can double as a picnic mat. If you’re setting off for a day of adventure and planning a picnic lunch, simply fold up your mat and take it with you. The existing fold lines will help you pack it neatly into its carry bag, making it easy to transport. It’s also very lightweight, which is a bonus.

Since the mat is made to be out in the elements, you might be wondering how to keep it clean and protected. Thankfully, it’s easy. Mats By Design use UV-treated, recycled polypropylene that is stain, mould and water resistant.

This article originally appeared in Caravan & Camping with Kids magazine. Subscribe to the latest issue here.

All images courtesy of Mats by Design

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