Exped - DeepSleep

I've had great success with Thermarest, REI, and Exped self inflating mattresses. All have good customer support too. I wouldn't ever bother with an all air mattress. Poor insulation, rotten in cold. Get a FlexTail pump.

I tried long term sleeping on an Exped. They're a seif inflating pad. It did not last a full year. The fabric in those is glued to the foam, and as it turns out tossing and turning can eventually break that bond, and the fabric blister.

Yes. They were going to honor the warranty, but it was less than a year so just easier to drop it at REI where I bought it and get a refund. Definite bummer; great mattress even at home. If they ever do a long lasting home version I'll be all over it...literally. :)

I had a Tensor and it was uncomfortable for me as well. I’ve found Exped inflatable pads comfortable. My favorite right now though is the Neoloft.

Any Exped Med-Wide pads fit the bill. Incredibly comfy to boot. They are more expensive but a good nights sleep it worth it imo. Best investment I made for camping. I got my Deep Sleep for just over $100 on sale.

Indeed. Throw it on a cot and it’s almost better than my bed at home 100%

Exped is one of the most popular (for good reason) and on sale at REI currently. We have a Megamat duo mat that is amazingly comfortable. I also have a deep sleep mat for solo. Def bigger/heavier than basic inflatable but 100% worth it for the comfort. They make several different thicknesses depending on what you'd like but even the thinner mats are extremely comfortable and warm.

Yea I think that's their entry level self inflating mat. Thinner than the others but still warm. I got it to go with my zenbivy and it is great! You do still need to inflate it yourself but I definitely recommend practicing getting the pressure right. You don't want it so high that you're sleeping on a board, but so low that you sag too much into the pad. It does take a bit to get used to the way it feels when you have it just right. I'd probably recommend putting some silicone dabs down on your cot so that it won't slip/slide, or use some kinda of silicon tape for the same reason.

Exped Deepsleep self inflating pad + Zenbivy system. So comfy! If you need a cot to get higher off the ground to make getting in/out easier then any one that matches of size should work. I’m partial to Coleman Trailhead 2 but most are the same, just make sure of weight capacity if you’re a fluffy boi like me.

The rule I've always heard is 1R for every 10 degrees below 70 as a \*minimum\* for survival, similar to how a sleeping bag rated at 0 means you'll be comfortable-ish around 10-20. Following this you'd be looking at a R5-6 at 15-50 so you're right on the edge of that. Applying the same 'comfort' rule you'd want a 6-8 depending on if you like sleeping cooler (6-7) or warmer (7-8) Exped Dura 8 (or DeepSleep \[R9\] if car camping) would be a strong contender for me in those temps. My philosophy is you can always vent heat if you're too hot in the cold, but if you're cold in the cold, you're cold.

The thing is built like a frikken tank, and I love it. Sure I could go lighter with the Ultra but I just love how strong the Dura line feels. I also have the DeepSleep for car camping and it's in the same vein. Very comfortable both, but I do love the added cushion in the foam mats.

Exped is the current king of the semi self inflating mattresses but there are other worthy considerations which are more affordable, especially on sale. I went with a Lost Horizon I found on clearance for half price. Probably not as bomb proof as the Exped, but after about a dozen trips this summer it’s going strong without issues. The bottom line is these type of mattresses are exponentially more comfortable than anything else on the market. I will never go back. The only drawback is they don’t roll up small.

Check if you actually need the LXW, or regular wide is enough. The LXW is quite large, which has merits, but unless the sleeper is 6'+ or indeed quite wide, it is excessive. Also, make sure your tent has room for a ton of Megamats before you commit to buying a lot of Megamats. Maybe start with one for your wife and see how it goes. They tend to take up a lot more space than one would think. Also, Megamat Deepsleep is a bit cheaper than the 10. Depending on the needs, that model can be enough (it is still quite cushy, has all the same core / support).

I have three; Exped Ultra 5R, Exped Flex, and Exped Deep Sleep. Ultra & Flex are my backpacking pads and the Deep Sleep is for car camping. Side and back sleeper that runs hot. Spring/summer/fall in the PNW. Go wide/long since you like to roll around.

I'd say Exped but the "self-inflate" part is a lie. Otherwise they're the best

Look into exped insulated pads. They use insulation instead of the reflective inner layer other manufacturers are now using. Insulation instead of reflective layer is quieter, warm, but a bit heavier. Can’t stand the crinkly noise produced by reflective layer models.

That’s a legit complaint. Ive tried pads from every company and NONE has solved the noise caused by the sleeping bag sliding around on the pad. But the newer reflective tech layers that are inside the pads add an additional crinkling noise that the reflective layer makes when it moves. So yeah, the exped still makes noise but I find they’re less noisy than the reflective pads. I turn over nonstop all night long and am insanely sensitive to noise. I suspect pad reviewers who claim ANY current pad is silent probably aren’t turning over very much or are simply less sensitive to the noise. Overall, i find expeds less noisy.

Exped and Nemo both have thick pads and they aren’t crinkly like Thermarest. :)

xped makes a great pad/mattress, it's kind of a cross between the two, mine has lasted for years