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If cost isn’t an issue getting 2 of these is a nice option. Im a nomad and i live out of a carry-on and 1 checked bag. Ive been steadily using this combo for a little under a year. They stack well, never had an issue with it slipping from each other. Being able to pack two separately give you a lot more flexibility than a single bulky mat. And like the poster mentioned, you can use as a top mat on top of a studio mat and just easily rinse it off after.
I have a hack with this as well so it doesn’t eat into your baggage limits. I have a dual top buckling backpack i use as my personal item for flights. Its a good temporary double for a mat carrier and ill wrap my Go Play mat carrier around it so it looks like one bag. So far no issues, id imagine that if you have any issue you can just fold it and sit on top of it as a “seat cushion”
Glad that worked for him! ...but not sure that’ll work for me coz traveling light is one thing, but when I’m home I definitely like a thicker mat (and then you end up with more stuff)... so I’m still trying to figure that one out 😂
Yeahhhhhh! It’s the PRO TRAVEL... which a few people have commented in my other Manduka reviews about and it got me really curious... and it didn’t disappoint! 🙌❤️🙌
The problem with this mat is weight variation . On the Manduka site it says that the manduka pro travel weights 1.08 kg but after weighting my new pro travel mat I’ve got 1.45 kg from it . 50% more weight then stated at their site . That is meaningful since 1kg is travel oriented yet 1.45kg is not here and not their ; It is not exactly a classic weight for a travel mat . A travel mat is up to 1.2 kg ; That is the top end . The manduka pro travel therefor is for short distance like from home to the car and back yet too heavy to take it to the Gym . Especially for women. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Sorry .
Weird. My PRO travel is definitely super light, around 1kg and is foldable. (The PRO is closer to 3kg, the PROlite closer to 2kg, for reference). So not sure which version you have - but the travel version is definitely lightweight and even foldable as it’s about 1mm in thickness.
Hahahaha! Thanks Oreo Cookie! Well if anyone buys through my links in the description, I earn a small commission from Manduka, so in a way that’s how they’re paying me 😬😜 but ultimately - these reviews were made coz that’s the info I really wanted to know before I got any of these mats. Glad you find them helpful too 🙌
Thank you for the thoughtful and thorough review. I have the Jade Voyager travel mat, which is 1.5mm thick (I think it is comparable to the EKO superlite). I too love my Prolite, but love that I can fold the Jade mat and pack into a suitcase or bag. However, I am not a big fan of the feel of rubber mats, and find the grip interferes with my practice as I tend to wiggle my hands and feet to get them into position. This looks like what I need in a travel mat. I will keep an eye on sales! Thanks again.
Hey Leah! Thanks for watching! And yes, I know what you mean about the feel of the mat under you. You can use my code for a 10% discount too if that helps! Code: ENLIGHTENEDSPOON at Manduka.com for everywhere outside of the US. 🙌
You're so welcome, Soo! Do a small test with yours to see if it won't crease permanently and damage it (I damaged one of my mats that way). This was the previous video I made on how to roll your mat (plus fold it) for travel: ruclips.net/video/BNTmPVt4kWg/видео.html
Hey Jaime! *I'm totally new to your profile and it's awesome to see we have so much in common; I've been doing yoga for 10 years, run mindful/soulful workshops, into personal adn spiritual development, and I know i'm intuitive. :) Looking to learn more about you as I check you out on all channels!*
@@jaimetan I think it's also so cool that you were able to partner with manduka! Or was this completely on your own, out of your own passion to do this review?
@@Thefitty Heya! This was completely on my own, not sponsored! I've used their mats for more than a decade now and love their products. I've also done a number of Manduka reviews now - check out all my other reviews here: ruclips.net/p/PLgSmPfcaRy5_yBaTDpy4KXo8CFX9L4vq5 But the coolest part is Manduka actually reached out to me to chat about doing other videos for them, since their European HQ is also based in Amsterdam. 😜Even if it doesn't work out, I'm happy to be connected to their product development and marketing teams now. 🙌
I hope it’s clearing soon where you are and you get to plan a break away soon! It’s so good for the soul. We’re lucky in most of Europe the travel regulations are easing up again. I’d forgotten how much I missed/ enjoyed travelling! 🙌
You’re Videos are great and super helpful. Haha after making my decision after long thinking I decided to buy the pro travel (for me it’s sounds like a good compromise btw. Eko superlite and pro lite) but it seems like it’s not available anymore 😢 do you know if it will ever be available anymore? Or another good alternative for long term travelling?
Oh dear! Pretty sure the PRO travel isn’t something they’re discontinuing though I have. I idea - i would contact their customer service to ask, they’re usually pretty fast to respond. Alternatively, before the PRO travel existed, I used Manduka’s eko superlite mat as my travel mat. It’s even thinner than the PRO lite and to be used more like a skin/ mat topper. Also has the rubbery feel that’s different from the PRO series though. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the great review!! It helps me to decide to buy this travel mat. I like the colour of yr travel mat. May I know the name of the colour? Thank you .
It’s the midnight blue! 👍 (and if you’re in the UK or EU, don’t forget to use my 10% discount code - all info in the description above!) enjoy your new mat! 🙌
Bestie. It appears that manduka has discontinued the pro travel mats. I can't purchase them in Amazon anymore and I don't see them in their US website. Any official news to confirm?
Hi there! I messaged my friends at the EU Manduka office and they say: “The PRO Travel has not been discontinued, but we won’t get it back in stock for a while. There’s no production planned for the next few months but it will come back! I’m sure we will make announcements on social media and with newsletters once it’s in stock again.” So… get on their mailing list/ follow them on socials so you’re informed when it’s back in stock!
Hello Jaime, thanks for this review! I'm just starting out with yoga so I don't practice at home yet but in the studio. I want to buy my own mat to put on the studio mat. I'm doubting between the pro travel or the prolite. If I buy the prolite I can use it at home on the floor. But is a prolite too thick to put on an studio mat? In time maybe I buy a pro to keep at home, because of the better cushioning. And then maybe it's a bit silly to have both the pro and the prolite :-) So I'm doubting... I' love to hear your idea!
Hello! You can most definitely have both pro and PROlite (I do! LOL)… but if you’re just starting out you can start with just the PROlite coz you can use that at home and also use that on its own in the studio - you won’t need to put it on top of a studio mat (the less you can touch a gross studio mat, the better!) Hope that makes sense! PS. Even if you’re not practicing at home yet, the PROlite might encourage you to/ make it easier for you to do that down the road and you’ll only need one mat as opposed to buying so many different mats. (Besides, with this pandemic who knows when the next time is when lockdowns happen again and you may just need to practice at home!) I think the PROlite would be more versatile!
Hi Jaime! Thank you for the great reviews for the Mankuka mat series. I would like to seek for an advice - Pro Travel vs Eko Superlight. I bought the Eko super light for carrying purpose (already have a Eko mat at home!), it was greatly light but it became too much sticky, almost impossible to move in a mat so now I have a chance to exchange the mat and thinking about having Pro travel instead of Eko Superlight. Eko Superlight is too thin so definitely not for using its own and I feel easily sticky, the Pro Travel mat will be a good replacement? Seems similar weight to Superlight. I like doing outdoor Yoga and some workout outside, looking for the lighter one. Could you advise on this? Thank you!
Heya! Thanks for watching my videos! And yeah I know what you mean about eKO superlight being too grippy - it’s almost too rough! The PRO travel is very similar in feel (and stickiness) to the other PRO series mats. It’s really thin, and doesn’t provide any cushioning at all. It’s best used as a skin on top of another mat, just like eKO superlight. I’d say it’s maybe just a little bit thicker than the eKO superlight coz when I fold them both up to take traveling, the PRO travel definitely takes up a bit more space in my bag than eKO superlight. It’s not great for use on its own too - I use it only when I’m traveling so I layer it on top of a studio mat. Or I put a hotel bath towel under it if I’m practicing in a hotel room. What I mean is - I can work with it, but it’s not the “ideal” daily mat coz that’s not what it’s made for anyway. What you gain in thinness and less weight for travel, you lose in performance when compared to their regular mats. But that’s to be expected coz it’s not a fair comparison that way! Do you like the feel of the PRO series mats? In my experience, people who love their eKO mats don’t really like the feel of the PRO mats and vice versa coz they’re quite different textures… so I’d try and go to the store to feel the pro travel if you can. Just to check out if you can work with the thinness of it, but more importantly the texture too. I find it super grippy, but I’m not sure if it’s to your liking. I hope there’s something here you might find helpful, but when it comes down to it - it’s such a personal, individual taste thing. What I like may not be what you like when it comes to texture/ grip/ feel/ thinness. It’s best if you’re able to physically touch and feel it first if you can?
Thank you for this review! I have been searching high and low for someone to review this mat in detail. I have been using my Pro for the past 5 years and I love it! It still looks as good as new despite my using it almost daily and the grip is so much better now. I have been deciding to get a travel mat so I have been torn deciding between the Eko Superlite and this Pro Travel. But based on your review, would you say that the Pro Travel is a better choice for me?
Awesome! Glad to hear this helped! I have both the eKO superlite and this PRO travel, but because I love the grip and feel of the PRO series, the travel version is hands down the winner for me. Have you seen my other review of the PRO series and the eKO superlite? It might help you. But if you don’t like the rubbery, grippy texture on yoga mats, you may not like the eKO superlite. Check my other review out: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html
PS. Not to complicate matters, but the PROlite also folds up and can be taken traveling if you want a bit more cushioning… this travel version is really thin - so you need to know this upfront as it may not be for everyone!
This was so helpful! I'm debating whether I should get the Pro Travel and also take like a Knee mat to cushion the knees (Where I need most cushioning) or just to get the Pro Lite as it just appears more padded. I will be travelling for 4 weeks so trying to figure out which one is a better option. I've also noted someone recommended getting two of the Pro Travel stacked together which is also a great hack. What do you think?
You’re so welcome! Hmm. If you’re traveling a while and padding is important to you then I’d get the PROlite. Its a much better idea than stacking 2 PRO travels (I don’t see the point in this!) I’ve taken my PROlite traveling lots of times with me, especially on retreats and it even folds flat to pack too. Check out this other video I made that shows how I do this: ruclips.net/video/BNTmPVt4kWg/видео.html it’s about 2kg so not the lightest, but if padding is important to you then I don’t think you will enjoy the PRO travel!
Hello Jaime! I’m about to travel and am torn between the prolite and the pro travel mat. I’m likely to be practicing on a carpeted surface during my travels. Do you think the pro travel mat / prolite might “cinch up” during practice on a carpeted surface? Thank you for all your informative videos on Manduka mats!
Hey Joey! It depends how fluffy the carpet is - if it’s a high-pile carpet, then I think this mat might cinch up, but if it’s a low-pile rug (like the Mysore rugs that aren’t fluffy), then it might be OK. Any high-pile/ fluffy carpets are going to be less stable for any yoga mat, so the thinner the mat the less stable/ heavy it will be. Don’t know if this helps? Happy travels!
Would you recommend a pro lite or pro travel for traveling? I can see the pro travel folds really well, does the pro lite fold enough to fit in a suit case?
Hi Ashley! Both travel well but if weight is a consideration, the PROlite travel version is lighter coz it’s thinner. But it’s really thin so you pretty much feel the floor, so that’s the trade-off. I also fold the PROlite in a carry on when I travel and it’s thicker which is easier on the knees. In this video, I fold the PROlite so you can see what that looks like. It’s at the end of the video: ruclips.net/video/BNTmPVt4kWg/видео.html
I just bought this mat and expected it to be lighter. My scale says it weighs 3lbs, so a bit more than the 2.4 advertised. I was torn between this and the Manduka eKO Superlite Travel mat. Other reviews said this was much better as far as padding goes, but I just read a review from a travel magazine saying the eko actually felt more padded. I’m so confused! Do you know anything about the eKO travel mat?
I have both this PRO travel and the eKO superlite travel mat, and in terms of feel, the PRO travel is definitely a wee bit more "padded" than the eKO superlite. But - it's still super thin though, so don't expect it'll feel padded or soft on the joints. The eKO superlite is more rubbery/ grippy to the touch, but it's definitely NOT more padded than the PRO travel - you pretty much feel the floor beneath you (perhaps that review was referring to the the eKO lite, which is a different mat from the eKO superlite). I did a comparison review of the PRO mats with the eKO superlite as those were the only mats I had at the time - you can get a more close-up look of the eKO superlite mat here: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html In conclusion: this PRO travel is very slightly more padded than the eKO superlite, but not by much and is still a super thin mat so it's not something that will feel comfy on the joints. For that you'll need a thicker mat like the PRO lite or PRO mat (I made reviews on those in the link above). Hope this helps!
Hi Jaime, I just bought a Manduka Pro Travel mat and it is sticky! I salted it thoroughly for 24 hours and then washed it and it is still sticky as well as slippery. It's the stickiness that upsetting me the most. It makes me feel as if my hands, feet and any other part of the body in contact with the mat are dirty. When I do yoga, I want to feel good, not dirty. And, even worse, the mat actually IS sticky and there is a noise when my hands and feet unstick from the mat between moves. I am salting it again for a second time. Is this stickiness normal? I bought this mat partly because it received many favourable reviews and because I have a Manduka X Yoga and Exercise which is fabulous.
Hi Joy! When I got my PRO travel it definitely felt a little sticky/ grippy too… I’d say keep using it for a while coz it could be part of the break-in process. I don’t salt my mats so don’t know if it’ll help but since it’s in Manduka’s guidelines you break in a mat I reckon it wouldn’t hurt to try another round! Otherwise - definitely try emailing customer service for their opinion. Don’t know where in the world you’re based, but their EU customer service is fantastic - so email them! All the best hope the stickiness reduces with time to something you’re more comfy with!
@@jaimetan Hi Jaime! Thank you so much for your reply and reassurance, and for sharing your experience with the M. Travel Pro being sticky to begin with. I am salting the mat for a second time now and hope there will be some improvement. If so I will salt the underside of the mat as well so that the stickiness isn't transferred back to the top of the mat when it is rolled. I am based in Australia and could not find a contact address or any customer support service. Thanks for letting me know about the customer service in Europe - I will contact them. ❤
Hi Jaime! Do you think PRO Travel can be used on the beach sand? I'm planning to buy a travel mat that can be used as a multipurpose mat for beach uses. Thank you!
Hi! Do you mean to practise with on sand or to use it like a picnic mat? 😬 if it’s to practise, with any mat on sand it’s always going to be a bit difficult coz of the uneven surface beneath. I’ve not put this on sand before so I don’t know, but because it is ultra-thin, I’m guessing it may be even more fiddly on sand.
@@jaimetan oh i meant like a picnic mat on the sand! I want a mat that I can practice on hotels on, but at the same time use it for the beach haha. Do you think it would impact the quality of the mat in case i use it on sand?
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If cost isn’t an issue getting 2 of these is a nice option. Im a nomad and i live out of a carry-on and 1 checked bag. Ive been steadily using this combo for a little under a year. They stack well, never had an issue with it slipping from each other. Being able to pack two separately give you a lot more flexibility than a single bulky mat. And like the poster mentioned, you can use as a top mat on top of a studio mat and just easily rinse it off after.
That’s a pretty genius workaround! Thanks for sharing 👍❤️🙌
I have a hack with this as well so it doesn’t eat into your baggage limits. I have a dual top buckling backpack i use as my personal item for flights. Its a good temporary double for a mat carrier and ill wrap my Go Play mat carrier around it so it looks like one bag. So far no issues, id imagine that if you have any issue you can just fold it and sit on top of it as a “seat cushion”
@@enochkim hahaha!! Really great hacks! (Down to the extra seat cushion!) well done 👍👍👍
great review. I got a friend who used to have a philosophy of not owning anything that did not fit in his ruck sack. very minimalist
Glad that worked for him! ...but not sure that’ll work for me coz traveling light is one thing, but when I’m home I definitely like a thicker mat (and then you end up with more stuff)... so I’m still trying to figure that one out 😂
Finally, a review on this pro mat!😊
Yeahhhhhh! It’s the PRO TRAVEL... which a few people have commented in my other Manduka reviews about and it got me really curious... and it didn’t disappoint! 🙌❤️🙌
The problem with this mat is weight variation . On the Manduka site it says that the manduka pro travel weights 1.08 kg but after weighting my new pro travel mat I’ve got 1.45 kg from it . 50% more weight then stated at their site . That is meaningful since 1kg is travel oriented yet 1.45kg is not here and not their ; It is not exactly a classic weight for a travel mat .
A travel mat is up to 1.2 kg ; That is the top end .
The manduka pro travel therefor is for short distance like from home to the car and back yet too heavy to take it to the Gym . Especially for women.
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Sorry .
Weird. My PRO travel is definitely super light, around 1kg and is foldable. (The PRO is closer to 3kg, the PROlite closer to 2kg, for reference). So not sure which version you have - but the travel version is definitely lightweight and even foldable as it’s about 1mm in thickness.
Thank you for your reviews, Jamie! You really made me buy Manduka stuff. they really should pay you :)
Hahahaha! Thanks Oreo Cookie! Well if anyone buys through my links in the description, I earn a small commission from Manduka, so in a way that’s how they’re paying me 😬😜 but ultimately - these reviews were made coz that’s the info I really wanted to know before I got any of these mats. Glad you find them helpful too 🙌
Thank you jaime for the review, it’s really helps me to buy this yoga (specially for online buyer). Sending my regards from Indonesia👍🏻❤️
You’re so welcome! Glad it helped. Apa khabar? (That’s all the bahasa I know. Oh. Also… nasi goreng - bagus!!) 😂🤗
I love Manduka Pro! Is the best 😍👍🏼
It is! So happy they have this thinner travel version now! 😬
Thank you for the thoughtful and thorough review. I have the Jade Voyager travel mat, which is 1.5mm thick (I think it is comparable to the EKO superlite). I too love my Prolite, but love that I can fold the Jade mat and pack into a suitcase or bag. However, I am not a big fan of the feel of rubber mats, and find the grip interferes with my practice as I tend to wiggle my hands and feet to get them into position. This looks like what I need in a travel mat. I will keep an eye on sales! Thanks again.
Hey Leah! Thanks for watching! And yes, I know what you mean about the feel of the mat under you. You can use my code for a 10% discount too if that helps! Code: ENLIGHTENEDSPOON at Manduka.com for everywhere outside of the US. 🙌
That Mat just screms quality!
It definitely is quality! I forgot to mention in the review they have a lifetime guarantee... ☺️
Been trying to figure out how to pack my yoga mat for travel. Very helpful video!!!
You're so welcome, Soo! Do a small test with yours to see if it won't crease permanently and damage it (I damaged one of my mats that way). This was the previous video I made on how to roll your mat (plus fold it) for travel: ruclips.net/video/BNTmPVt4kWg/видео.html
Hey Jaime! *I'm totally new to your profile and it's awesome to see we have so much in common; I've been doing yoga for 10 years, run mindful/soulful workshops, into personal adn spiritual development, and I know i'm intuitive. :) Looking to learn more about you as I check you out on all channels!*
Heyyyyy! I'm so glad to be connected! Love your channel, love that we're into similar things. I've subscribed to yours now too. 🙏
@@jaimetan I think it's also so cool that you were able to partner with manduka! Or was this completely on your own, out of your own passion to do this review?
@@Thefitty Heya! This was completely on my own, not sponsored! I've used their mats for more than a decade now and love their products. I've also done a number of Manduka reviews now - check out all my other reviews here: ruclips.net/p/PLgSmPfcaRy5_yBaTDpy4KXo8CFX9L4vq5
But the coolest part is Manduka actually reached out to me to chat about doing other videos for them, since their European HQ is also based in Amsterdam. 😜Even if it doesn't work out, I'm happy to be connected to their product development and marketing teams now. 🙌
Thank you! So helpful! 🙏🏼
You’re so welcome! 🙌
I’m going travelling once covid clears up, this is great!
I hope it’s clearing soon where you are and you get to plan a break away soon! It’s so good for the soul. We’re lucky in most of Europe the travel regulations are easing up again. I’d forgotten how much I missed/ enjoyed travelling! 🙌
@Jake Pearson - Explore Personal Growth hope you get to travel soon! Where will you go first you think? 😉
Thank you for your discount code. 🙏
You’re so welcome! I hope you got some nice stuff with it! 🙌
This is so informative!
Thanks, Dee! Glad you found it helpful! 🙌❤️🙌
Very helpful video!!!
Glad you found this helpful, Daria! All the best with your mat choice. 🙌
maybe this model was discontinued?? I cannot find it on the website :( im looking this model like crazy
Hmm. Great question - perhaps you could contact Manduka’s customer service to ask if it’s discontinued or if it’s just sold out temporarily?
hello friend watching from hongkong here see you next video
Hi Azalea! Thanks for stopping by! 👋
You’re Videos are great and super helpful.
Haha after making my decision after long thinking I decided to buy the pro travel (for me it’s sounds like a good compromise btw. Eko superlite and pro lite) but it seems like it’s not available anymore 😢 do you know if it will ever be available anymore? Or another good alternative for long term travelling?
Oh dear! Pretty sure the PRO travel isn’t something they’re discontinuing though I have. I idea - i would contact their customer service to ask, they’re usually pretty fast to respond.
Alternatively, before the PRO travel existed, I used Manduka’s eko superlite mat as my travel mat. It’s even thinner than the PRO lite and to be used more like a skin/ mat topper. Also has the rubbery feel that’s different from the PRO series though.
Hope that helps!
Thank you for the great review!! It helps me to decide to buy this travel mat. I like the colour of yr travel mat. May I know the name of the colour? Thank you .
It’s the midnight blue! 👍 (and if you’re in the UK or EU, don’t forget to use my 10% discount code - all info in the description above!) enjoy your new mat! 🙌
A good review!
Thanks so much, appreciate it! Hope you’ll get to plan a break away soon too! 🙌
Bestie. It appears that manduka has discontinued the pro travel mats. I can't purchase them in Amazon anymore and I don't see them in their US website. Any official news to confirm?
Hi there! I messaged my friends at the EU Manduka office and they say: “The PRO Travel has not been discontinued, but we won’t get it back in stock for a while. There’s no production planned for the next few months but it will come back! I’m sure we will make announcements on social media and with newsletters once it’s in stock again.”
So… get on their mailing list/ follow them on socials so you’re informed when it’s back in stock!
Hello Jaime, thanks for this review! I'm just starting out with yoga so I don't practice at home yet but in the studio. I want to buy my own mat to put on the studio mat. I'm doubting between the pro travel or the prolite. If I buy the prolite I can use it at home on the floor. But is a prolite too thick to put on an studio mat? In time maybe I buy a pro to keep at home, because of the better cushioning. And then maybe it's a bit silly to have both the pro and the prolite :-) So I'm doubting... I' love to hear your idea!
Hello! You can most definitely have both pro and PROlite (I do! LOL)… but if you’re just starting out you can start with just the PROlite coz you can use that at home and also use that on its own in the studio - you won’t need to put it on top of a studio mat (the less you can touch a gross studio mat, the better!) Hope that makes sense!
PS. Even if you’re not practicing at home yet, the PROlite might encourage you to/ make it easier for you to do that down the road and you’ll only need one mat as opposed to buying so many different mats. (Besides, with this pandemic who knows when the next time is when lockdowns happen again and you may just need to practice at home!) I think the PROlite would be more versatile!
Hi Jaime! Thank you for the great reviews for the Mankuka mat series. I would like to seek for an advice - Pro Travel vs Eko Superlight. I bought the Eko super light for carrying purpose (already have a Eko mat at home!), it was greatly light but it became too much sticky, almost impossible to move in a mat so now I have a chance to exchange the mat and thinking about having Pro travel instead of Eko Superlight. Eko Superlight is too thin so definitely not for using its own and I feel easily sticky, the Pro Travel mat will be a good replacement? Seems similar weight to Superlight. I like doing outdoor Yoga and some workout outside, looking for the lighter one. Could you advise on this? Thank you!
Heya! Thanks for watching my videos! And yeah I know what you mean about eKO superlight being too grippy - it’s almost too rough! The PRO travel is very similar in feel (and stickiness) to the other PRO series mats. It’s really thin, and doesn’t provide any cushioning at all. It’s best used as a skin on top of another mat, just like eKO superlight. I’d say it’s maybe just a little bit thicker than the eKO superlight coz when I fold them both up to take traveling, the PRO travel definitely takes up a bit more space in my bag than eKO superlight. It’s not great for use on its own too - I use it only when I’m traveling so I layer it on top of a studio mat. Or I put a hotel bath towel under it if I’m practicing in a hotel room. What I mean is - I can work with it, but it’s not the “ideal” daily mat coz that’s not what it’s made for anyway. What you gain in thinness and less weight for travel, you lose in performance when compared to their regular mats. But that’s to be expected coz it’s not a fair comparison that way!
Do you like the feel of the PRO series mats? In my experience, people who love their eKO mats don’t really like the feel of the PRO mats and vice versa coz they’re quite different textures… so I’d try and go to the store to feel the pro travel if you can. Just to check out if you can work with the thinness of it, but more importantly the texture too. I find it super grippy, but I’m not sure if it’s to your liking. I hope there’s something here you might find helpful, but when it comes down to it - it’s such a personal, individual taste thing. What I like may not be what you like when it comes to texture/ grip/ feel/ thinness. It’s best if you’re able to physically touch and feel it first if you can?
Thank you for this review! I have been searching high and low for someone to review this mat in detail. I have been using my Pro for the past 5 years and I love it! It still looks as good as new despite my using it almost daily and the grip is so much better now. I have been deciding to get a travel mat so I have been torn deciding between the Eko Superlite and this Pro Travel. But based on your review, would you say that the Pro Travel is a better choice for me?
Awesome! Glad to hear this helped! I have both the eKO superlite and this PRO travel, but because I love the grip and feel of the PRO series, the travel version is hands down the winner for me. Have you seen my other review of the PRO series and the eKO superlite? It might help you. But if you don’t like the rubbery, grippy texture on yoga mats, you may not like the eKO superlite. Check my other review out: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html
PS. Not to complicate matters, but the PROlite also folds up and can be taken traveling if you want a bit more cushioning… this travel version is really thin - so you need to know this upfront as it may not be for everyone!
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Hello! The code definitely works - but only for Manduka in Europe!
This was so helpful! I'm debating whether I should get the Pro Travel and also take like a Knee mat to cushion the knees (Where I need most cushioning) or just to get the Pro Lite as it just appears more padded. I will be travelling for 4 weeks so trying to figure out which one is a better option. I've also noted someone recommended getting two of the Pro Travel stacked together which is also a great hack. What do you think?
You’re so welcome! Hmm. If you’re traveling a while and padding is important to you then I’d get the PROlite. Its a much better idea than stacking 2 PRO travels (I don’t see the point in this!) I’ve taken my PROlite traveling lots of times with me, especially on retreats and it even folds flat to pack too. Check out this other video I made that shows how I do this: ruclips.net/video/BNTmPVt4kWg/видео.html it’s about 2kg so not the lightest, but if padding is important to you then I don’t think you will enjoy the PRO travel!
@@jaimetan Thanks this comment is really helpful! I'll look into the pro lite for sure! Many thanks!
Hello Jaime! I’m about to travel and am torn between the prolite and the pro travel mat. I’m likely to be practicing on a carpeted surface during my travels. Do you think the pro travel mat / prolite might “cinch up” during practice on a carpeted surface?
Thank you for all your informative videos on Manduka mats!
Hey Joey! It depends how fluffy the carpet is - if it’s a high-pile carpet, then I think this mat might cinch up, but if it’s a low-pile rug (like the Mysore rugs that aren’t fluffy), then it might be OK. Any high-pile/ fluffy carpets are going to be less stable for any yoga mat, so the thinner the mat the less stable/ heavy it will be. Don’t know if this helps?
Happy travels!
@@jaimetan I got the prolite in the end and really like it! Thank you for your help :)
@@joeychan8617 nice oneX glad you’re enjoying it!
Would you recommend a pro lite or pro travel for traveling? I can see the pro travel folds really well, does the pro lite fold enough to fit in a suit case?
Hi Ashley! Both travel well but if weight is a consideration, the PROlite travel version is lighter coz it’s thinner. But it’s really thin so you pretty much feel the floor, so that’s the trade-off. I also fold the PROlite in a carry on when I travel and it’s thicker which is easier on the knees. In this video, I fold the PROlite so you can see what that looks like. It’s at the end of the video: ruclips.net/video/BNTmPVt4kWg/видео.html
@@jaimetan yeah I’m afraid the pro travel might be too thin for me. Thanks for the reply! Your videos are really helpful. 💛
@@ashleywhitcraft4573 no worries! Happy they help your decision!
I just bought this mat and expected it to be lighter. My scale says it weighs 3lbs, so a bit more than the 2.4 advertised. I was torn between this and the Manduka eKO Superlite Travel mat. Other reviews said this was much better as far as padding goes, but I just read a review from a travel magazine saying the eko actually felt more padded. I’m so confused! Do you know anything about the eKO travel mat?
I have both this PRO travel and the eKO superlite travel mat, and in terms of feel, the PRO travel is definitely a wee bit more "padded" than the eKO superlite. But - it's still super thin though, so don't expect it'll feel padded or soft on the joints. The eKO superlite is more rubbery/ grippy to the touch, but it's definitely NOT more padded than the PRO travel - you pretty much feel the floor beneath you (perhaps that review was referring to the the eKO lite, which is a different mat from the eKO superlite). I did a comparison review of the PRO mats with the eKO superlite as those were the only mats I had at the time - you can get a more close-up look of the eKO superlite mat here: ruclips.net/video/BagD_ayAhbY/видео.html
In conclusion: this PRO travel is very slightly more padded than the eKO superlite, but not by much and is still a super thin mat so it's not something that will feel comfy on the joints. For that you'll need a thicker mat like the PRO lite or PRO mat (I made reviews on those in the link above). Hope this helps!
I've had the eKO Superlite for years! It is definitely NOT padded at all. Still absolutely love it tho - perfect amount of grip for me
Hi Jaime, I just bought a Manduka Pro Travel mat and it is sticky! I salted it thoroughly for 24 hours and then washed it and it is still sticky as well as slippery. It's the stickiness that upsetting me the most. It makes me feel as if my hands, feet and any other part of the body in contact with the mat are dirty. When I do yoga, I want to feel good, not dirty. And, even worse, the mat actually IS sticky and there is a noise when my hands and feet unstick from the mat between moves. I am salting it again for a second time. Is this stickiness normal? I bought this mat partly because it received many favourable reviews and because I have a Manduka X Yoga and Exercise which is fabulous.
Hi Joy! When I got my PRO travel it definitely felt a little sticky/ grippy too… I’d say keep using it for a while coz it could be part of the break-in process. I don’t salt my mats so don’t know if it’ll help but since it’s in Manduka’s guidelines you break in a mat I reckon it wouldn’t hurt to try another round! Otherwise - definitely try emailing customer service for their opinion. Don’t know where in the world you’re based, but their EU customer service is fantastic - so email them! All the best hope the stickiness reduces with time to something you’re more comfy with!
@@jaimetan Hi Jaime! Thank you so much for your reply and reassurance, and for sharing your experience with the M. Travel Pro being sticky to begin with. I am salting the mat for a second time now and hope there will be some improvement. If so I will salt the underside of the mat as well so that the stickiness isn't transferred back to the top of the mat when it is rolled. I am based in Australia and could not find a contact address or any customer support service. Thanks for letting me know about the customer service in Europe - I will contact them. ❤
Hi Jaime! Do you think PRO Travel can be used on the beach sand? I'm planning to buy a travel mat that can be used as a multipurpose mat for beach uses. Thank you!
Hi! Do you mean to practise with on sand or to use it like a picnic mat? 😬 if it’s to practise, with any mat on sand it’s always going to be a bit difficult coz of the uneven surface beneath. I’ve not put this on sand before so I don’t know, but because it is ultra-thin, I’m guessing it may be even more fiddly on sand.
@@jaimetan oh i meant like a picnic mat on the sand! I want a mat that I can practice on hotels on, but at the same time use it for the beach haha. Do you think it would impact the quality of the mat in case i use it on sand?
@@triciab7906 ah that should be fine! Just wash off the sand after and you’re good!
@@jaimetan got it, thanks so much for replying!! 💜
@@triciab7906 👍
What color is this mat?
I mean as in the name Manduka gives their colors
@@betaeduardo midnight blue!
@@betaeduardo it’s exactly the same one I link to in the description!