Vango Shangri-La Lux 12 Grande Self-Inflating Sleeping Mat

The Vango Shangri-La Lux 12 Grande is a single self-inflating sleeping mat for comfort-focused car camping, family tents and suitable caravan awning or motorhome setups. Its listed 200 × 76cm sleeping surface and 12cm depth offer space and cushioning for one sleeper. Check the dimensions against your sleeping compartment before ordering.

Features and specifications

• Listed inflated dimensions: 200cm long × 76cm wide × 12cm deep.
• Integrated USB-rechargeable pump for inflation and deflation, listed as taking around 60 seconds. Follow the model's charging and setup instructions.
• Dreamlock construction, described as reducing packed size by around 20% compared with older models. Check exact packed dimensions if storage space is limited.
• Knitted elastic stretch fabric for a soft sleeping surface.
• Vertical-wall design to maximise usable sleeping area.
• Cyclone valve for adjusting firmness after inflation.

Choosing it for UK camping

This is a single mat, not a double mattress. Consider it when you want your own sleeping surface and firmness setting. Check weight and packed size before choosing it for a walking trip. Comfort depends on your sleeping position and preferred firmness.

Thickness is not an insulation rating. The current description does not state a tested R-value, so confirm insulation guidance for your expected conditions rather than assuming suitability from its depth or a season label. Choose your sleeping mat and sleeping bag together.

Try the Lux 12 Grande at our Cornwall showroom

We have the Lux 12 Grande, Lux 12 Double, Lux 16 Grande and Lux 16 Double on display for you to test at World of Camping, 4 Bamber House, Victoria, St Austell, PL26 8LQ, Cornwall. Compare single and double formats and try the cushioning in your normal sleeping position. Contact us to confirm showroom opening hours before travelling and check purchase stock separately.

Explore our showroom guide to plan your visit, and contact us before travelling to confirm this mat is still available to try.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Vango Shangri-La Lux 12 Grande a single or double mat?

It is a single sleeping mat. Its listed sleeping surface is 200cm long and 76cm wide, designed for one sleeper.

How thick is the Lux 12 Grande?

The listed inflated depth is 12cm. Choose firmness to suit your sleeping position rather than assuming depth alone guarantees comfort.

Does it have a rechargeable pump?

Yes. The listing specifies an integrated USB-rechargeable pump for inflation and deflation, with a stated setup time of around 60 seconds. Charge it and follow the model's instructions before use.

Can I adjust the firmness?

The listed Cyclone valve allows firmness adjustment after inflation. Check support around your hips and shoulders in your normal sleeping position.

Will the Lux 12 Grande fit my tent?

Compare its listed 200 × 76cm footprint with your sleeping compartment and allow space for sloping walls, other sleepers and kit. A tent's person-count label alone does not guarantee fit.

Is it suitable for autumn camping?

Confirm insulation guidance for the expected conditions. This description does not state a tested R-value, and 12cm thickness is not a thermal rating.

Can I test the Lux 12 Grande in Cornwall?

Yes. We have it on display at our St Austell area showroom alongside the Lux 12 Double and Lux 16 Grande and Double. Confirm opening hours before travelling.

Compare your options

Compare the Shangri-La Lux 12 and 16 in Grande and Double sizes, or read our autumn sleeping-mat buying guide for advice on thickness, insulation and comfort.