Best in Hot Yoga Mats | VERY Non-Slip | Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip Yoga Mat Review

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Hi, I’m Brett Larkin and a big warm welcome to yoga mat week here on my channel, kicking it off with the Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip Mat which retails for $64 at YogaOutlet. My first impression is that this mat lacks texture of any kind. It is literally just a flat black surface but it’s incredibly non-slip. Cushioning on this mat is minimal. If I had to describe this mat in a metaphor, I’d say that it’s dry like the desert.
Let’s take a look at the specs. The Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip measures five millimeters thick. It’s 68 inches long by 24 inches wide. 68 inches long is shorter than pretty much every other mat I talk about. Even though this mat is three to four inches shorter than other mats that I’m going to review, the fact that it was short didn’t bother me at all in practicing, I didn’t even notice. It’s made of rubber-free, latex-free, absorbent material, so perfect for those of you with latex sensitivity. This mat didn’t have an official weight listed. I’m going to peg it around 2.5 to three pounds which is honestly pretty like compared to how sticky it is.
Okay, time for the sweat test where I spray this mat down and see how they hold up to moisture and sweat. The Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip is the only mat that passed my sweat test with flying colors. Guys, you could use this mat as your umbrella. It’s so water resistant. No matter how much water I spritzed on it, I stayed secure and slip-free. The mat’s top layer absorbs water like a magic trick.
Pros of this mat [sic] is that it’s secure, slip-free, and it’s going to stay dry and keep you safe in sweaty humid classes. Cons are that it lacks texture, depth, and it might not be as much cushioning as you want for a traditional non-hot yoga practice. The Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip is my pick for Bikram yogis and Hot Vinyasa yogis who sweat and know they are going to drench them out.
This review of the Gaiam Sol Dry-Grip Mat is just the beginning. Be sure to tune in everyday this week where I’ll be reviewing a new mat every single day. Putting them head-to-head giving you real time amazing feedback with all the specs. You don’t want to miss out. So be sure to subscribe to my channel. Like this video, let a friend know that Yoga Mat Week is happening live right now. I’ll see you all in my next video.