Your choice of a yoga mat highly depends on the circumstances in which you will be using it. If, therefore, frequent traveling is on your agenda, opt for a mat that is light enough to nod add up additional weight to your suitcase or backpack and compact enough to not take up too much space. Frankly, there are not a lot of travel-friendly mats available on the market, and those that are have a higher than average price tag. But the price is completely justified as you are getting a piece of equipment that is so versatile that no scenario is out of the picture. Surely, if you are on a budget, you might want to do more thorough research and find a mat that is going to be light and compact. Most of the time, however, it will be made from non-sustainable materials and thus has a chance to end up in the already polluted landfill.