In the 1980s and early 90s Special Forces issued a Black closed cell foam mat which was quite a bit softer than the ones used by the Army. So soft in fact that they were often folded into squares and carried in the dead space between the back and frame of an ALICE pack rather than rolled in the traditional style. I haven’t seen one in years.
The other day I ran across the Doublemat Evazote from Expedition and it reminded of that old sleeping pad.
Multi-purpose: spread it out or fold it. Doubled up it is about 8mm and can accept some clothing in between – or layed out flat measuring 2 m x 1 m, for example as ground layer for an ultralight mat.
Works as an insulated tent carpet, sleeping mat, rain cover or flotation aid – or cut it up to make insoles for your shoes. No expedition leaves home without one.
Made of Evazote, an environmentally sound closed cell EVA foam (Ethyl Vinyl Acetat) which is optimised for expedition use. Acclaimed for extreme durability and is not rendered useless by thorns, debris or crampons.
Exped claims it’s a dark color in order to facilitate quick drying of condensation.
www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats/doublemat-evazote