MegaMat 10

I have no experience with Lost Horizon, but I do have the Exped Megamat and in my opinion I would buy it again and the cost is well worth it. I’m a side sleeper and the thick padding + added air is a game changer. It’s also very insulating and warm during the colder months. I got it during REI’s Labor Day sale last year.

I have the 4” and I weigh more than you and do not bottom out on it

Personally I rock out the Exped MegaMat 10. I wouldn't call it affordable but it's a great mat overall. If you do end up getting this id recommend getting the megapump to deflate it fully.

If you are car camping, look into the Exped MegaMat line. I have the single LXW and used to have the double LXW before upgrading to the Duo Max. They are hands down the reason I'm willing to camp. They have great insulation and cushioning. Putting your pad on a cot will also help your wife because it's more like a regular bed and you don't have to get up from the ground.

If you are car camping, look into the Exped MegaMat line. I have the single LXW and used to have the double LXW before upgrading to the Duo Max. They are hands down the reason I'm willing to camp. They have great insulation and cushioning. Putting your pad on a cot will also help your wife because it's more like a regular bed and you don't have to get up from the ground.

The Megamat has held up really well for me. My LXW is ten years old and hanging in there, though the duo gets more use these days.

Seconding the MegaMat recommendation. The foam inside does help to mute the movements of another person (as the insomniac in my house).

Exped Megamats are amazing.

Keep in mind infants CANNOT sleep on a camping mattress. They lack the back strength to turn themselves over in case they end up on their stomach. Regular air pads and even the MegaMat fully inflated is NOT safe for an infant. You need a very firm mattress for your baby and they should never sleep in the same bed as you. Crib mattresses are usually small enough where they could be brought with you camping. As far as a recommendation for the adults get an Exped MegaMat or one of it's clones. Exped MegaMat 15 (the best on the market) Exped MegaMat 10 ALPS Outback Mat REI Camp Dreamer (note this only has a 1 year warranty) Nemo Roamer 3D Thermarest MondoKing 3D Big Agnes Captain Comfort Sea To Summit Comfort Deluxe Stoic Cloud and Cloud Lux (Stoic is a Backcountry.com brand)

I couldn't tell you personally. Never used the Lost Horizons, Featherstone, ALPS Outback Mat, Sea to Summit or Big Agnes Captain Comfort mats. Can't afford to buy all of them and test them =) I have used the Exped MegaMat 10 and 15, Nemo Roamer 3D, Thermarest Mondoking 3D and Stoic Cloud Lux mats and they are pretty close in comfort to the Exped. The Lost Horizon looks suspiciously close to the Stoic Cloud series. The Stoic Lux (which is the same thickness of the MegaMat 10) was fairly comfortable. No complaints.

Exped MegaMat 10 or 15 or one of it's clones. Slyvansport Cloud Layer Big Agnes Captain Comfort Thermarest Mondoking 3D ALPS Outback Mat Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe Hest Foamy UST Outdoors Filmatic self inflating mat Nemo Roamer 3D Stoic Cloud and Cloud Lux Teton Sports Comfortlite

Consider that if they don't astm test their R value ratings will be straight up bullshit. With that being said if you are looking for a cheaper clone of the Exped MegaMat than the Acacia could be decent. The Store Cloud Lux of the Featurestone are trustworthy clones of the Exped MegaMat. Semi I floating is way more comfortable than air pads, but has a much larger pack size and weight.

The MegaMat 10 is green and the 15 is more like a maroon red. Some alternatives to the MegaMat include: Nemo Roamer 3D Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe ALPS Mountaineering Outback Mat Big Agnes Captain Comfort Thermarest Mondoking 3D Stoic Cloud and Cloud Lux Heat Foamy REI Camp Dreamer (warning; only a 1 year warranty) UST Outdoors Filmatic

Exped Megamat or one of it's clones. You will never sleep better in a tent than with that thing.

MegaMat is the way

Cot + MegaMat for the win

Exped MegaMat or one of its clones (Big Agnes Captain Comfort, ALPS Outback Mat, Thermarest Mondoking 3D etc) Exped MegaMat Pillow or Nemo Filo Better quality tents from Marmot, Naturehike, Nemo etc. skip the Coleman and core stuff. Tent fan Lighting Flextail gear air pump

Exped MegaMat. You will never buy another garbage Coleman or Intex evera again after sleeping on a MegaMat.

[Exped Mats](https://a.co/d/7s7m1uk) are expensive and bulky to pack but very comfortable.

I am a side sleeper and really like the Exped MegaMat. I have the larger one (for the width, 30 inches), but the regular one is just over 25 inches (I think it's 25.5). If that will work, it's very comfortable

I am a side sleeper and really like the Exped MegaMat. I have the larger one (for the width, 30 inches), but the regular one is just over 25 inches (I think it's 25.5). If that will work, it's very comfortable

I love my exped megamat, but it doesn't pack small.

While OP may certainly want a cot, I am 70 and have no problem sleeping on a good mat . I used an exped megamat for two 3-week cross country trips last summer, and slept comfortably nights. I did keep a small chair in my tent, thinking I might need it to get up off the ground in the morning, but think i only used it once to get up (although it came in handy for rainy evenings and for putting on my shoes).

Like others, I love my exped megamat. It's fantastic for car camping (and they're on sale right now at Sports Basement and other places I'm sure). I paid $193 last year for a long, extra wide megamat 10 at SB with their sale plus a promo code. It's a combination of air and foam, so you won't get cold like you would with just air and it's ridiculously easy to fine tune the firmness. I also bought a megamat 15 a year ago to replace my bed and haven't needed to add air once. That I purchased through Bob Leisure, however, I don't know if their prices are affected by tariffs. Either way, both mats were worth every penny and I would've paid more.. they're just that comfortable. 

Seconding the Exped Megamat - it's worth every penny. Sometimes Sports Basement has good deals on them.