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MegaMat 15

Exped MegaMat 15

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Last updated: Jul 1, 2026

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Reddit Iconchefmtl81
9 months ago

I have a campervan and sleep in it several times a month. I’ve had a Megamat 15 and it was the most comfortable I have ever slept on and wanted to put it in my house, we have adjustable beds so wouldn’t work. Now I am laying on my mondoking writing this and I say it’s very close to exped. Changed it due to mods in my van.

Reddit Icondanielsurfs
6 months ago

Ahh then my suggestion of the mega mat 15 is way outta the question. Great sleep though. Things huge

Reddit Iconlakorai
10 months ago

Exped MegaMat 15. There is no comparison for comfort.

7 months ago

Try the MegaMat 15. That's pretty damn close to a high quality home mattress.

7 months ago

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.

3 months ago

It's cheaper at other online retailers and you can use cashback sites like ActiveJunky to save even more. The MegaMat, especially the 15 model, is totally worth the money. If you can wait until a couple weeks before Memorial Day then you will be able to get it for around 30% off pretty much anywhere.

3 months ago

Nemo Roamer Thermarest Mondoking 3D ALPS Outback Mat Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe Big Agnes Captain Comfort Stoic Cloud Lux Lost Horizon self inflating mats No matter which one you get: buy an air pump with vacuum capability. These things are amazing for comfort but a pain to deflate. The really big ones you have to body slam to get all the air out. For Exped pads get the MegaPump. For other brands get the FlexTailGear MP3 Pro.

4 months ago

MegaMat 15 is amazingly comfortable for car camping. I am not entirely sold on the MegaMat Ultra, though it is definitely more comfortable than the already comfortable Ultra 7 LW I have.

22 days ago

The Magamat 15 LXW retails for $400 and typically is on sale for $280 or so. So this is a bargain.

22 days ago

That's not that bad really. My MegaMat 15 LXW is 7lbs 6oz

24 days ago

Exped Megamat 15 Max. The absolute most comfortable mat you will ever own. Want to be super baller? Add the Luxwool topper for it.

11 months ago

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

11 months ago

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.

11 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

Reddit Iconrynoxmj
3 months ago

Expeds are great, but for your partner you are going to want to get the 15 thick whether you get a single or duo. You are honestly probably best off getting seperate mats. Expeds, and other foam baffle mats, take up a lot more space.

about 1 month ago

My experience is similar. My double has seen about 80 nights at Burning Man and about that many more nights camping since 2019. Looks like new. I now have two, I bought a single for my little tent and sleeping inside of my SUV as well.

Reddit IconSea-Initial2321
7 months ago

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. 

4 months ago

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

Reddit Iconsjlufi
7 months ago

I have a bad back including surgery to address bad discs and arthritis that was impairing leg function. I sleep wonderfully in an Exped MegaMat 15. I use a hammock when backpacking.

11 months ago

Bad back here. Exped Megamat Max 15 is fantastic. Worth every ridiculous penny they cost.

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