Patent ID: 8549680

Claim:
A portable mat, convertible between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration, comprising: a padded textile water-resistant mat body, comprising a plurality of layers further comprising: a compliant water-resistant bottom layer, having an upper surface and a bottom surface; a compliant upper layer having an outer perimeter edge affixed to said upper surface of said bottom layer and disposed thereon, further comprising a fastening means on an upper surface of said providing access to an interior space between said upper layer and said bottom layer; and, a padded insert removably disposed within said interior space; a securing means for securing said mat body in said stored configuration; and, a transporting means for transporting said mat body in said stored configuration; wherein said portable mat is foldable in an accordion fashion to achieve said stored configuration such that said bottom layer is facing outwardly and said upper layer is concealed; wherein said stored configuration comprises a first end and a second end; wherein said mat body provides a barrier to a ground surface when laid upon in said deployed configuration; and, wherein said mat body provides a comfortable and protective surface to users when on said mat body.