Exped - MegaMat 15
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"I just put up with the pinholes and patching them on trail because I can't sleep better on any other pad. ... There's a huge difference in comfort depending on your body between the dimpled baffling of the Etherlight/Tensor and the horizontal baffling of the Xlite. ... I can't sleep on horizontal baffling despite all the good features of the Xlite. ... I'm a side sleeper and my arms and shoulders ache and/or fall asleep or go numb on the Xlite. For whatver reason I can only sleep on dimpled baffles (tensor, etherlight)"
"super comfy. ... And even me at 270lbs I can sit in my side and not bottom out (inflated a lot though)"
"definitely has improved our sleep quality a lot while camping ... boyfriend has back issues so a bad sleep set up is not really an option"
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"I also strongly recommend the Exped Mega pump as it makes packing this beast away way easier."
"It ’s super easy to roll back up."
"Just open the port after setting up tent and by bedtime it has naturally inflated on its own. ... Game changer imo"
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"Slept without being able to feel the floor. ... No pain"
"We originally tried sharing an air mattress, but he's about 80 pounds heavier than me, and every time he shifted, I was jostled all over the place."
"definitely way better at stabilisation"
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"Got these and never had a leak in 3 years now and I sleep through the night."
"2 years of full time use and abuse on our exped megamat and it's still going strong."
"I'm hard on my gear and the Helix from REI has lasted me a few years with no signs of trouble."
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"Dropped about 9ozs and kicked myself the rest of the way down the trail for being so gullible. ... I could really feel those 9ozs off my back."
"stupidly heavy mondo king pad"
"For pack-in or hiking its FAR too heavy."
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"I don’t find these comfortable. ... You feel as if you are being rolled off."
"Expeds are constantly in the re-supply and a pain in the ass to pack back up."
"Rolling it up there’s a technique people moan about it but it’s doable just takes 5-10 mins"
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"Regular air pads and even the MegaMat fully inflated is NOT safe for an infant."
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"Sea to Summit ultralight pad had nothing but punctures (or material defects) for me over the years."
"the "self-inflate" part is a lie ... Well I haven't and it doesn't. It just sits there."
"My new fucking Sea to Summit Ultralite decided holding air is not its thing despite very careful handling and making sure it wasn't left inflated during the day."
Brise-Culotte 1.0I'm a little late but I'll add a +1 for the exped megamat. I bought the extra wide one last year(solo version) for my Subaru Forester. It doesn't inflate that much on its own and I have to inflate it with the pump but it's very easy. I didn't install a platform in my car and I slept really well on it without the slightest back pain the next morning.
danielsurfs 1.0Ahh then my suggestion of the mega mat 15 is way outta the question. Great sleep though. Things huge
Dasbeerboots 1.0\+1 for Exped Megamat Duo. I have two. One LW+ for camping on the ground and one Megamat Auto that fits in my GX460.
holocynic 1.0Exped has 30 inch foam models, Nemo also has something similar. My wife has the wide Exped Megamat and it is super comfortable. The only issue is that it is quite bulky. I have an extra wide (30 inch) isolated air mattress from Big Agnes (the Boundary Deluxe), it is fine and a lot more compact. But it is a little more noisy and doesn't isolate as well.
itsmeagain023 1.0Exped megamat. Regular size will set you back about $275 at REI but they have big/tall options
jr12345 1.0Exped MegaMat Duo 15. You’re losing 8” of width vs a queen bed but it’s the most comfortable sleeping pad you can buy. Alternatively, if you absolutely need the extra 8” buy two MegaMat 15 LXWs and put them together. You’ll have 61” of width.
Exped MegaMat Duo 15. You’re losing 8” of width vs a queen bed but it’s the most comfortable sleeping pad you can buy. Alternatively, if you absolutely need the extra 8” buy two MegaMat 15 LXWs and put them together. You’ll have 61” of width.
jumping-llama 1.0Damn this thread is like an endorsement for exped megamats. We have 2 megamats (medium and long) but plan to get a megamat duo for the wife and kid and me on my own single mat.
Damn this thread is like an endorsement for exped megamats. We have 2 megamats (medium and long) but plan to get a megamat duo for the wife and kid and me on my own single mat.
kobalt_60 1.0There are also many sizes of Megamat that might take more or less time to inflate. I believe they all have the same size valve. My DoubleWIdeLong model takes a while to self inflate part way. I never have that kind of time, so I use a mini inflator.
lakorai 1.0Keep 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)
Exped MegaMat Duo 15. The Deep sleep is just not thick enough. I also strongly recommend the Exped Mega pump as it makes packing this beast away way easier.
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
Exped MegaMat 15. There is no comparison for comfort.
The MegaMat 15 is even better than the 10.
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.
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.
Try the MegaMat 15. That's pretty damn close to a high quality home mattress.
Exped MegaMat 15 or one of its clones (Sea To Summit Comfort Deluxe, Big Agnes Captain Comfort, Nemo Roamer 3D, ALPS Outback Mat etc). Well worth the money. You will want to get an air pump for this. For the Exped mats the Megapump is totally worth it.
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
Physical_Pie_2092 1.0We use a Coleman queen cot with an exped megamat duo 15 and a double Teton mammoth 0F sleeping bag. Very comfy and warm but keep in mind they’re all bulky items.
Look into the zempire monstabed. It’s a combo of air mattress and foam. I like it more than my exped megamat 15
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