Fab Habitat Camping Review: It Matches!

jkjenn

Last year, I bought a camping mat from Camping World. It was high quality, but I made a rookie mistake and ordered one that was too big (9 x 12). I really liked the material; it dried quickly and dirt and sand passed through the material; easily. The big draw, however, was that one of the primary colors was a pretty close match to the trim on my T@b.  Shortly into my first season of RV camping, I realized my mistake. Due to the size, It was really hard to handle by myself and took up too much storage space in my tiny camper. This year I was resolved to simplify the camping mat experience and regain some storage space, so I set out to find one that was as close in color as possible to the one I bought last year that went nicely with my T@b but that had a smaller footprint.

Finding a camping mat with turquoise was not an easy task. I had seen someone in a T@b mention Fab Habitat rugs before, so I went to their site and found a match. As a matter of fact, it was very close to my Camping World mat. After a quick search on Amazon, I found the rug and that it had a 4.5 star rating, so I didn't hesitate to order it. I ordered the 4x6 size.

I used the rug for the first time this weekend. What a delight! The size was perfect, and so easy to roll up and store when you are done. The quality seems top notch and the color is an even better match than my old rug! I use the hard cardboard tube included to help roll up the rug (I may discontinue using this.) This creates a nice, tight roll, which can be secured using the 2 circular straps, included. The mat then stows easily in the included burlap bag. The mat easily allows debris like sand and, dirt to pass through, dries quickly, and seems very strong. I found leaves blow off quickly.

Due to the high quality, color, and ease of storage, I would highly recommend this mat to other T@b owners!

Nomad

Hmmmm - I have a 4x6 and was thinking something a little bigger. The way I set up it doesn't really cover the door leave enough room to get my chair & table on it. 9x12 does sound too big, do they have 5x7 or 6x8?

jkjenn

I see 5x8 and 6x9.

Nomad

Cool, thanks Jenn, will have to check out them out

Lisa33

Love the Fab Habitat rugs!  It is amazing how much of a difference having a good rug can make.

Lisa33

Oh, and I totally covet your turquoise trim every time I see it.  

mickietucs

Jenn - if you ever see me camping I swear I didn't copy you - but I also ordered and received the exact same mat! My T@B will be all white with the aqua trim and when I saw that mat online (ordered from a different place) I knew it was the one I wanted! Actually our T@Bs would look pretty cute side by side!

RollingLagrima

Hi Jenn. What is the rug made of? I have a similar looking one colorwise, that came from bb and beyond that is made of plastic woven straw-like stuff.   Yours looks more like a heartier nylon weave maybe?  Looks like a great find.  Mine is wearing in places where the camping chairs rest.

jkjenn

They are made of recycled plastic, which I think a lot of these camping mats are made out of these days. This also makes them super light weight.

Verna

I bought mine last year from Bed,Bath & Beyond. Fits well inside my 5x7 screen room. May be ready to change colors this summer. 

TABaker

I have the same type, but buy them at World Market.  Lowe's also carries them, but only the smaller size.

ruminator

Jenn, thanks for this recommendation! I have one bookmarked in my Amazon wishlist to order the moment I take delivery of my T@B.