• Weight (regular) 300 grams
  • Size in use 60 cm x 28.5 cm
  • Colours Green, Light Grey, Dark Grey
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  • Cost $60.00

Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step Mat

Accessory

Rating

Rating: 7.9 / 10
Value for Money 2.0 / 2.5
Weight 1.9 / 2.5
Versatility 1.7 / 2.5
Durability 2.3 / 2.5

Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step Mat Review

This may seem an odd accessory to review on a hiking blog given the name of this product implies it is more for caravanning. However if you can ignore the name, it also has its uses for hikers and that’s why we’re reviewing this product.

Now for many hikers this wouldn’t even be a piece of equipment that’s on the radar but over the past few years I’ve doing enough trips where I have set my tent up on that soft fine grey sand that sticks to you when you get out of your tent in the middle of the night. No matter how hard you try you end up getting this fine silty sand all through your tent and your gear.

The best way to describe the Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step Mat is as a door mat. By putting this mat at your tent door in the vestibule means you can get out of your tent and into your shoes without having to put your feet on the ground. It also means you can take your shoes off and wipe your feet of on the soft mat bristle to remove any dirt before you get back into the tent and thus keep your sleeping bag clean.

By no means is this the cheapest option available on the market but that’s because this mat has been manufactured using a high grade grass material. In addition the mat edge is bonded to stop it from fraying which means that this mat is going to last you for a number of years.

This mat is as basic as it gets but Muk Mat also produces the same version with two elastic straps that are designed to hold onto those caravan steps if that’s what you are using it for but from a hiking perspective I opted to go for the version without the straps. The mat just rolls up into a small bundle and can fit into your pack quite easily and given its size it only weighs 300 grams and while that is still extra weight in your pack, its not a huge impost.

This mat sells for AUD $60.00 RRP in the green colour which is probably the most commonly available but its also available in a dark or light grey which adds $10.00 to the price so if colour isn’t important, go for the green

This is a product that definitely fits into the luxury category from a hiking perspective but sometimes the ability to keep all the dirt and sand out of your tent, and your sleeping bag for that matter, is a priority so you may decide the small weight and bulk impost is worth it.

We Like

  • Durable
  • Relatively lightweight for a ‘door/tent’ mat
  • Helps to keep all the mud and sand out of your tent and out of your shoes
  • Feels soft underfoot

We Don't Like

  • This is a luxury item so does add extra weight to your pack but only 300 grams

Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step (No Straps) Green colour

Best Uses

  • A necessity on those trips where keeping sand and dirt out of your tent is a priority

Buy One

You can purchase the Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step (No Straps) from Muk Mat

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Investment

AUD $60.00 RRP

Other Versions

MuK Mat makes a large range of mats in different sizes to suit a range of needs

 

Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step (No Straps) Light Grey colour

Muk Mat Rectangle Caravan Step (No Straps) Dark Grey colour

Muk Mat in use in front of a 2 person tent

Disclaimer

This review was done with product provided by the Australian manufacturer of Muk Mat

Last updated

12 January 2025

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