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mistercarp
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   Old Thread  #15 17 Jun 2026 at 3.34pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #14
Yes, sir.
johngall
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   Old Thread  #14 17 Jun 2026 at 3.22pm  0  Login    Register
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is this the new one thats just been released?
karmh
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karmh
   Old Thread  #13 16 Jun 2026 at 9.10pm  0  Login    Register
Esp quickdraw for sure
whitey79
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whitey79
   Old Thread  #12 16 Jun 2026 at 8.32pm  0  Login    Register
Put unhooking mat in a bin back job sorted
mistercarp
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   Old Thread  #11 16 Jun 2026 at 5.27pm  0  Login    Register
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Yes, that padding is already sealed in, so water can't get in the mattress, but it can enter the sack and the fabric itself.
alemac1
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alemac1
   Old Thread  #10 16 Jun 2026 at 4.02pm  0  Login    Register
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can you remove the inner padding at all?

perhaps remove it and encase in a plastic barrier, that way only the outer fabric will get wet, not the inner
mistercarp
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   Old Thread  #9 16 Jun 2026 at 3.21pm  0  Login    Register
Thanks all for your input, I will have a look.

About the Carplife Combi mat; I currently have that and while very thick fabric, it absorbs almost 700 grams of water after it has been wet (i weighed before and after).

When the water is inside the mat, because the fabric is so thick, it dries really slow.
RKB
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   Old Thread  #8 15 Jun 2026 at 9.40am  0  Login    Register
The Korda Hybrid mat is enormous…
johngall
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   Old Thread  #7 15 Jun 2026 at 9.38am  0  Login    Register
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ive just got the carplife elite one,,its mint,drys quick, have a lookat them
Hitman
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Hitman
   Old Thread  #6 15 Jun 2026 at 9.23am  0  Login    Register
Any reason why you can’t get a cheap bit of tarp to cover the mat to stop the water soaking in ?
portlandgrey
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portlandgrey
   Old Thread  #5 14 Jun 2026 at 11.24pm  1  Login    Register
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The aqua combi mat is pretty good and resistant to water absorption.
MrGreen
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   Old Thread  #4 14 Jun 2026 at 9.45pm  0  Login    Register
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Nash Scope Ops Auto Inflate mat has welded seams so no water ingress. Anything that is stitched will take on water.

LINKY POO™ https://www.nashtackle.co.uk/collections/mats/products/scope-ops-auto-inflate-unhooking-mat
Churchy
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Churchy
   Old Thread  #3 14 Jun 2026 at 8.44pm  0  Login    Register
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Korda Compac Flat mat is ideal, very light for the size, quick drying. No frills, folds into waterproof carry bag that you can easily clip onto a rucksack if carrying your gear.
JasonM
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JasonM
   Old Thread  #2 14 Jun 2026 at 4.10pm  0  Login    Register
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ESP Quickdraw Unhooking Mat
mistercarp
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   Old Thread  #1 14 Jun 2026 at 3.59pm  0  Login    Register
Hi guys,

I would like to have your recommendations for a non cradle/crib unhooking mat that is quick drying and has no/low absorption of water.

I currently have the Thinking Anglers flat mat (sealed beanies and sealed foam). The second mat I currently have is the Carplife Combi mat (which has a sealed memory foam mattress). Both mats are comparable in terms of quality, while the Carplife mat has a bit thicker fabric. Both mats pass water through the seams and then dry very slowly because of the thick fabrics.

This is something that bothers me more and more, also because I often have to carry my gear to the swim so every kilo I can save is welcome.

I know Fox have a welded crib, but I prefer a flat mat. Korda do a nice unhooking mat (hybrid mat), but I don't know how it dries/takes on water in real life.

Thanks in advance!
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