Amazon Basics Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap
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Updated May 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Amazon Basics Extra Thick is the consensus entry-level pick. CNN Underscored's reviewer calls it "so soft I've considered lying on it for naps" and praises joint-friendliness, and the 68,000+ Amazon review base at 4.6 stars is by far the largest signal pool in this category. r/yoga and r/pilates commenters consistently endorse it for home practice, with one r/yoga user reporting it works for hot yoga without sliding — though that's a minority experience.
What reviewers liked
- CNN Underscored positive review on joint cushion and comfort
- Largest Amazon verified-purchase base in the category (68,385 reviews at 4.6)
- Endorsed across r/yoga, r/pilates, and r/YogaTeachers as a competent budget mat
- Extra-thick 1/2-inch cushion well-suited for floor work and Pilates
- Comes with a carrying strap at a sub-$25 price point
Where it falls short
- Multiple r/yoga commenters frame it explicitly as a beginner mat that gets outgrown
- r/pilates feedback notes the foam runs warm during long sessions
- Grip is rated adequate, not exceptional — sweaty practice still produces sliding for many users
- Durability over years of vigorous practice is not corroborated by high-trust testing labs
- Foam construction less eco-friendly than rubber alternatives
Across the reviewers we read, the Amazon Basics Extra Thick is the consensus entry-level pick. CNN Underscored's reviewer calls it "so soft I've considered lying on it for naps" and praises joint-friendliness, and the 68,000+ Amazon review base at 4.6 stars is by far the largest signal pool in this category. r/yoga and r/pilates commenters consistently endorse it for home practice, with one r/yoga user reporting it works for hot yoga without sliding — though that's a minority experience.
The cons in the community signals are honest about what a $22 mat is and isn't. A r/pilates commenter notes it "is kind of warm," suggesting the foam construction insulates more than rubber. Reviewers across r/yoga who progress past beginner level routinely upgrade to Jade, Lululemon, or Manduka, framing the Amazon Basics as a starter mat rather than a forever mat. Amazon ratings are also gameable at this scale, so the corroborating CNN Underscored coverage and consistent Reddit endorsements do real work in supporting the score.
For a first-time practitioner, a guest mat, or occasional home use, the trust-weighted consensus says it's hard to beat at this price.
- Feature 1
- 100% NBR foam
- Feature 2
- Imported
- Feature 3
- Extra thick, cushy floor mat in Black for yoga, gym, and everyday exercise
- Feature 4
- 1/2 inch thickness offers comfortable padded support and shock absorption; textured surface provides extra traction
- Feature 5
- Durable foam construction offers stretchability and springs back into shape
- Feature 6
- Elastic strap for secure rolled-up mat storage and easy over-the-shoulder carrying
- Feature 7
- Wipes clean easily
- Feature 8
- Product Dimensions: 74 x 24 x .5 inches (LxWxH)
I have the AMazon Basics mat. It's fine, pretty thick (significantly thicker than a yoga mat). The only problem is that it's kind of warm.
It's cushy without being overly thick (I have a Pilates mat that's distractingly thick), it's a little wider and longer than average mats ...
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