Exped Dura 6R

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Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Reddit IconAccomplished-Way1575
7 months ago

Exped Dura. It has down. I have the 6R LW. You can get a slightly lighter version which is lighter due to thinner face fabrics. Avoid StS Etherlight XT at all costs, as I have had two getting pinctures where the dividers attach. Constant flats from just lying on them. And I am not the only one. This is why I bought the Exped Dura.

Reddit IconBlooop4832
10 months ago

Expeds seem to be durable, I really like how comfy mine are also

10 months ago

I have the dura 6r, and ultra 5 mummy which hasn’t been used yet, the dura pad seems insanely durable although the ultra seems like it will be fine for durability also, seems like they are known for reliable sleeping pads so easy to reccomend

Reddit IconEwendmc
12 months ago

I've always found exeds comfortable and warm. Have an old down mat 5m (discontinued) and a Dura 6r. Yeah the dura is heavy but it is durable, down filled and very comfortable. I am recovering from spinal injuries and my temperature regulation is bollocked now I'm on blood thinners. I can save weight elsewhere.

5 months ago

I'm a side sleeper with back problems. I got an Exped dura and a Sierra designs cloud 20. The pad is nice and thick and doesn't wallow. My hip doesn't hit the ground. The bag is designed for side sleepers being a hybrid quilt bag with a pad sleeve. However it is for those who sleep on their left side. I paired that with an exped pillow but it doesn't matter the brand, as long as it is a good fit between head and shoulder. The decathlon inflatable pillow might also work. It is honestly the best solution for me but everybody is different

Reddit Iconziptiefighter
7 months ago

I've had four Expeds. Still have two. Both have the built-in pump. One has synthetic fill. The other has some down insulation which makes it good for ~10F colder than without. The first two developed tiny leaks (could not find them even with submerging). They were a few years out of warranty. Exped still replaced both. I appreciate a company that stands behind their products. I also like side-sleeping. I have not used these as much as what you will. So durability...🤷

Reddit IcontheactualTRex
11 months ago

As others have mentioned, your requirements are unrealistic. You can't get light and durable or warm and cheap. Comfortable is also sadly somewhat tied to R-value since the thicker more comfortable pads also tend to have higher R-values and thus cost more. But with the exped duro series you can get quite durable and relatively warm and if you're willing to pay for it.

Reddit Iconwhirlingbervish
8 months ago

We have two Exped mats (Duras, I think) that we tether together. Then put a fitted twin sheet over them. Topped with the Enlightened Equipment Accomplice quilt. I have a Nemo Fillo pillow and my husband just uses a rolled up hoodie. We've had this set up for quite a few years now and it's worked really well for us! Our 60lb dog even crawls down between us and it still works.

Reddit IconExternal-Bluebird523
9 months ago

Hi all! After many years I'm finally replacing my heavy-ass (but comfy) Exped Dura. Versatility and some durability is very important for me, as I don't want to own several pads for several use-cases. I want to use my sleeping pad for three seasons, although living in Norway it can get -5 Celsius even in autumn, and having a buffer even then seems smart. I mostly want to use it in tents, but I do also hammock camp sometimes. I plan on eventually using it for a through hike, although in the next months it will be used for multi-day treks. I'm also a side sleeper. I've read a lot of reviews and figured out the three top contenders for me seem to be the **Nemo Tensor All-Season, Exped Ultra 5R and Big Agnes Rapide SL.** Here are the specs from the official websites, although I've heard that R-Values are often wrong and the weights are often without inflation-bags etc. If someone has corrections for the subjective warmth of the pads, the true packed size and the true weight that would be amazing! Of these the Exped seems to be the heaviest and largest, but I'm not sure as both weight and packed size are sometimes wrong. |Pad|Price|R-Value|Weight|Packed Size|Size| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |[Nemo Tensor AS](https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/tensor-all-season-insulated-sleeping-pad)|171€|5,4|522g|25,5 x 10 cm|183 x 51 x 9 cm| |[Exped Ultra 5R](https://www.exped.com/en/products/sleeping-mats/ultra-5r?sku)|156€|4,8|585g|23 x 12.5 cm|183 x 53 x 7 cm| |[Big Agnes Rapide SL](https://www.bigagnes.com/products/rapide-sl-insulated)|135€|4,8|510g|18 x 10 cm|183 x 51 x 11 cm| The prices are the cheapest I could find for each of them in Germany, but price isn't that important to me, I just want a **great sleeping pad under 600g that will pack down relatively small and keep me warm even in autumn**. What are your experiences with any of these? Would you highly recommend any other ones? Thanks and best regards!

9 months ago

I've also been very pleased with my previous Expeds. Mind sharing why you'd always choose them over others? Just comfort? Thanks for your response!

Reddit IconHPPD2
10 months ago

Yeah thats thin. Go to rei and try some I find the exped ultra and dura series most comfortable for light backpacking pads. If you are going less far or it’s important you can take something even more comfortable meant for car camping. And if it deflates it’s either from temperature drop or a leak. submerge it underwater to find leaks.

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