Exped

FlexMat

Exped FlexMat

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Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

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Reddit IconSpunksters
5 months ago

Since you specifically mentioned a CCF roll mat, I would suggest the 1cm thick 60cm wide blue mat from AliExpress. I have used it to colder temps than my thinner green mat (1991-2025 so shredded. RIP OG of camping mats.). But I like the more robust z-fold mats and am currently using an Exped FlexMat LW but I prefer my Exped Ultra 3R LW for comfort and better sleep. I guess I keep getting heavier mats.

Reddit IconDrBullwinkleMoose
8 months ago

[Exped FlexMat](https://www.exped.com/en/products/sleeping-mats/flexmat) and [FlexMat Plus](https://www.expedusa.com/products/flexmat-plus?variant=42267057029337)\* were available in LW size (77"x25"), now replaced by [Flex 1.5R](https://www.expedusa.com/products/flex-1-5r) and [Flex 3R](https://www.expedusa.com/products/flex-3r)\*, still in the same sizes. [Thermarest RidgeRest](https://cascadedesigns.com/products/ridgerest-classic-sleeping-pad?variant=41316889657478) Large is also 77x25" inches. [Seek Outside Matty McMatFace](https://seekoutside.com/matty-mcmat-face/) is 80x40". [Gossamer Gear Thinlight Rolled Wide](https://www.gossamergear.com/products/thinlight-foam-pad?variant=42879197511734) is 58x25". Mountain Laurel Design Goodnight is available in 80"x40" in both [1/8"](https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/goodnight-eva-1-8-foam-pad/) and [1/4"](https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/1-4-foam-pad/) EVA. (\*) The FlexMat Plus has large dimples that some people dislike when new. They flatten some with use, or can be covered by a thin EVA pad (Thinlight/GoodNight/Matty McMatFace).

8 months ago

[Exped FlexMat](https://www.exped.com/en/products/sleeping-mats/flexmat) and [FlexMat Plus](https://www.expedusa.com/products/flexmat-plus?variant=42267057029337)\* were available in LW size (77"x25"), now replaced by [Flex 1.5R](https://www.expedusa.com/products/flex-1-5r) and [Flex 3R](https://www.expedusa.com/products/flex-3r)\*, still in the same sizes. [Thermarest RidgeRest](https://cascadedesigns.com/products/ridgerest-classic-sleeping-pad?variant=41316889657478) Large is also 77x25" inches. [Seek Outside Matty McMatFace](https://seekoutside.com/matty-mcmat-face/) is 80x40". [Gossamer Gear Thinlight Rolled Wide](https://www.gossamergear.com/products/thinlight-foam-pad?variant=42879197511734) is 58x25". Mountain Laurel Design Goodnight is available in 80"x40" in both [1/8"](https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/goodnight-eva-1-8-foam-pad/) and [1/4"](https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/1-4-foam-pad/) EVA. (\*) The FlexMat Plus has large dimples that some people dislike when new. They flatten some with use, or can be covered by a thin EVA pad (Thinlight/GoodNight/Matty McMatFace).

Reddit Icon0zerntpt
8 months ago

Not sure where you are located, but I have a Flexmat Plus in long/wide that I have only used for 2 nights that I can sell (I'm in the US). I like the pad, comfort wise. I just chose to replace it with size medium Flexmat Plus.

Reddit Iconflobbley
6 months ago

This is a very helpful comment, I have the Exped regular flexmat and find it just a hair too uncomfortable to sleep on. I've been wondering if all the CCF pads are sufficiently similar that it's not worth getting a different one to try, but it sounds like the switchback might be just enough.

Reddit Iconriktigtmaxat
11 months ago

I have an Exped Flexmat. The R-value is 1.5 which isn't really sufficient on its own in winter. But definitely better than whatever the R value is of a deflated air mattress. And if you add them together you get the cumulative R value (well kind of). In my book it's well worth 300gr.

Reddit IconVegetable_Group540
6 months ago

The yamatomichi ul 15+ is insanely comfortable. I have tried exped flexmat, thermarest zlite and a 3 mm EVA pad. Yamatomichi is def the most comfy, altough I do really love my 3 mm EVA pad.

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