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In reply to Post #25
good luck with those Gravier type mats . . unless they're properly sealed the water eventually gets in and soaks into the foam . . .making them heavy and smelly . . .jus sayin!
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In reply to Post #25
£69.95,it does look good 👍
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In reply to Post #24
Just had a view, it looks decent actually ,how much did you oay?
I was just about settled on the wychwood one
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In reply to Post #1
I’ve just ordered the Corus one. Decent video on line. Worth a look.
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In reply to Post #16
94 quid for the smaller CA one and it’s marginally big than the ESP larger one.
Looks a lot better, bit lighter.
Hopefully I will have a fish on it tomorrow.
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I’m tempted to try the Wychwood walled mat. I like that the mat can be used separately from the walled sides. And the fact the whole bottom of the walled section is mesh so will drain quickly.
I have a Trakker sanctuary I think and the little drain holes are useless! Bloody big too when packed up.
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In reply to Post #20
Unless they have changed how the mat part folds on the fox one I wouldn't bother.They did not fold up very compact at all when I had one 
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In reply to Post #19
Narrowed it down to
Prologic inspire unhooking mat -
Wychwood walled mat
Fox carp master deluxe
All look pretty similar but undecided which one to go for
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In reply to Post #18
Had one for a few years now. Very good mat and folds down nicely.
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In reply to Post #17
The chub xtra protection mat is very good,if you can find one
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In reply to Post #16
Yeah almost the same
Quite like look of the prologic Inspire mat
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In reply to Post #14
Ya £115 for the same design as the esp absolute rip off
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In reply to Post #13
Thanks , got some researching to do
First one I came across was the wychwood walled mat but looks quite chunky when folded up
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In reply to Post #1
Cotswold Aquarius have just released a new matt with sides...Roll up carp cradle mat.
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In reply to Post #1
Saber Everlevel carp crib . . .V light for a cradle and a decent (without being ridiculous) size . . .packs down like a v small lightweight day chair . . .
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In reply to Post #8
Advanta protector quick mat has fish cover and kneeling sheet also two pegging points comes in bag very light it’s like the fox easy mat but a lot cheaper
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In reply to Post #1
I use the tracker crib,
https://youtu.be/ZsLuH3mI-UM
Oops sorry just seen you want a small pack down size, the trakker isn't the one then
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Mate has the Korda basix one, not sure the sides are high enough personally.
I have a xl easy mat, it is rather large. Makes a mat shot of a 30 look laughable.
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In reply to Post #1
Avid captive cot is another good option.
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In reply to Post #6
Decent thanks 👍👍.
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In reply to Post #4
I have the fox easy mat, its fine for fish safety. It folds up easy enough and packs away ok and no problem on a barrow but if im travelling light i put the rucky straps through the handles and just leave it to dangle.
It might look a bit daft but it doesnt swing around and feel weird when im walking.
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In reply to Post #5
I bought the Korda basix one, great mate and very well made, has sides and zips up like a bag type thing.
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In reply to Post #1
Funnily enough I've got to do the same.
So far my searching has found the Korda basix one which looks pretty good, cheap and looks like it's reasonably compact - I like the idea of storing stuff in it because it zips up
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I’ve got the Fox easy mat. It’s great for pack down and set up. But I wish the ends weren’t as high. You really have to lift the fish up to get them out of the shot. Which I don’t like doing.
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In reply to Post #1
Esp quickdraw or one of the pop up ones like the fox easy mat will be your best shout for pack up size
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In reply to Post #1
I use the Korum Transition Folding Mat, good construction and packs down small. The sides are a good height and nicely padded too so you can use it as a larger flat mat should you ever need to (sides up it’s just under 1m long, which some waters want, but sides down makes it about 1.3m)
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Due to a new water rules I need a update hooking mat with sides
I know there are loads out there now but looking for one which packs down small and good quailty
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