BALAPET Thick Supportive Foam Mechanical Mat to Lay On with Pillow, Waterproof Portable Mechanic Pad for Working Under Car with Carrying Handles,Suitable for Garage, Picnicking, Gardening | Repair and Installation Guide
$37.99 Original price was: $37.99.$35.99Current price is: $35.99.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 9 customer ratings
9 ratingsSource: Amazon
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About this item
- 【Comfortable Support】: To make your work easier, the mat with pillow headrest makes you more comfortable to use, and also provides good cushioning for your knees, back and body, reducing the pressure on your body caused by long-term work.
- 【Tri-Folding Mat】: Measuring 46.8 “x 26” x4.5 “when fully unfolded, this mechanical mat provides enough space to comfortably kneel, sit or lie down while working. Fully folded with dimensions of 26 “x 15.6” x 7.5 “), it is a comfortable low stool. When used outdoors, it can withstand the impact of stones and rough ground, providing more comprehensive protection.
- 【High Quality Materials】: Our mechanical cushions are made of waterproof oxford fabric and high-density foam, which can provide comfortable support.The cushion has three zippers for easy removal of the cover and the cover is machine washable for easy cleaning.
- 【Portable and Lightweight】：The Mechanical mat is designed for portability and includes integrated handles for easy lifting and carrying. It also folds-up for convenient transporting and storage when not in use
- 【Multifunctional Use】: This mechanical floor mat is not only suitable for car repair work, but can also be used as a comfortable exercise mat, a yoga mat, or a cushioned outdoor mat for gardening and yard work. It is also ideal for camping and all kinds of outdoor activities, providing comfort and protection both indoors and outdoors.
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Pat –
Here are the pros and cons of this item, IMHO.Pros: this is a fairly wide and long cushion. The padding is relatively thick and dense. Kneeling on this doesn’t cause any knee issues or feel like you bottom out on the floor. The material is heavy and waterproof. The handles make carrying this elsewhere pretty easy. And it folds up easily.Cons: The zippers could be greatly improved. The zippers are pretty small and cheap. Each folded area has a zipper on 3 sides. 2 of the 3 zippers had a lot of start and stops and tugging to get them to zip properly. It’s like they needed the track to be waxed. Granted, once zipped, I don’t see a need to unzip again. But if the quality isn’t there, that might be the first thing to break. Also, another improvement would be a closure of some sort, like a strap with a snap. This way, the item can be kept closed once it’s folded.I think this is a very nice item and would recommend it. I would give this 5 stars if the other issues were addressed.
Caroline –
The cushions come vacuum sealed and are very easy to insert in the case. I like the material it is made up of. Just wipe it down and fold it up. The cushions are thick and comfortable to lay and or sit on. Makes a great addition to any garage or workshop. Feels like it is very durable and size it good for even a taller person.
IsThisThingOn –
I had a need for this mat for quick get-under-the-car situations that didn’t really warrant pulling my creeper out to use. This beats cardboard boxes, hands down, as it does provide a bit more comfort and it folds up nicely for storage in the garage or in my truck bed or car trunk in the event I’m wanting to use it over at my parent’s house to work on their car.The mat comes in a bag that stores the foam inserts (2 full size, 2 full size but cut in half that you use for the “pillow” side of it) and the mat itself. The foam is a bit on the thinner side which would be fine if it was a dense foam rubber or even dense memory foam, but its not dense and doesn’t encourage working on the mat for very long without getting sore. It will help keep your clothes off the ground and does provide at least a little head comfort if you’re doing an oil change under there, but a creeper is better for longer terms under the vehicle.The zippers seem to work ok, and I haven’t had them split or open, I’m not sure of the long-term durability of the mat material, but I think as long as you keep it on a smooth garage floor, it should last you a long time (vs. gravel or a cement driveway).I’d pick this up if it was on sale because it definitely helps in situations where you just need to get on the ground and under the car real quick and it doesn’t warrant (or you don’t own) a creeper’s use.
Remington –
I turn wrenches quite a bit in my off time. I drive an older Jeep Wrangler, and if you own an older Jeep you either learn how to work on it or you go broke. I went with the former option. Learning how to work on my Jeep led to me working on my mother’s car and now my lady’s’. So, I’m under vehicles more than is comfortable. It’s not so bad in the summer, and I’m used to laying on a moving blanket, but when it’s cold that concrete just sucks the life out of you. I was looking for a better option, so when I saw this I had to try it.It arrived in pieces. The foam inserts are packaged separately than the cover. Assembly is a complete pain in the backside. There are no instructions, you’re given a bag with multiple pockets and several differently sized pieces of foam. It took me about twenty minutes of shoving the foam blocks in different configurations until it looked good enough to use. This is silly, if there’s any sort of assembly required you SHOULD put instructions of some kind. I removed two stars because it was such a headache.Use, once the battle of assembling is over, is pretty easy. The section that’s more raised than the rest is the pillow for the head, the rest you lay on.In use, it’s pretty comfortable. I expected the foam parts to collapse under me, but they were very firm. The cover is very rugged and seems like it’ll withstand a lot of tools being dropped on it, being dragged across concrete and pavement, and supporting my body as I yell at frozen bolts .The setup is such a pain that I can’t give this five stars. It was a big oversight and made things a lot more difficult. Once it’s set up the pad does what it’s supposed to, and even folds up for storage.If you’re willing to deal with the headache then it’s worth trying.
Erica Daniels –
My husband is a plumber with his own trucks that he maintains; so he’s always under them for one reason or another. This cushion has helped him tremendously. It’s very comfortable, quick easy stowability, light weight and easy to carry. Doesn’t get much better than that. Oh wait, and it’s easy to clean!Highly recommend for anything you need a little floor support withHe’s talking about taking it with us camping for inside the tent, he loves it so much
GodsGirl –
This is an excellent foam mattress pad for camping or laying down on the floor. We use this on the ground in a tent and it really absorbs the dampness and hardness of the ground. It is comfortable and the built in pillow is great. It was very easy to put together and the size is good for someone under 6 foot. Thickness its just right and it is super light to store away or carry. It folds down into 1 piece making it easy to store away in smaller spaces.