Exped - MegaMat Auto
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"I've used it in May and January, perfection in every season."
"I've used my Exped for 500miles. I've never had a problem with it. ... Personally, I would only buy Exped or Big Agnes sleeping pads because they're the only ones I've never seen leak."
"Got these and never had a leak in 3 years now and I sleep through the night."
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"Best car camping mattress I've ever used is the Exped Mega Mat. Hands down. ... But it's so, so, comfy."
"For car camping I use Exped mega mat which is like a bed"
"had the best sleep in a long time while camping"
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"Plus, being able to adjust the stiffness is a game changer for couples."
"It's about as comfortable as sleeping in my bed at home, not joking. ... It's 4" thick, I fill it up until it feels "squishy""
"It can be super firm or you can let out some air and adjust it to your preference."
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"It can inflate the mattress in just a couple of minutes ... the best part is it can deflate absolutely all of the air out of the mattress, and it can be easily rolled up into its included storage sack."
"And it’s quick to air up and deflate with their rechargeable air pump."
"Self inflates to about 80% and easy to top off after that. ... Easy to adjust firmness."
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"it helps me, with herniated discs, better than even some of the fancy back-relief specific ones for home use."
"It's more comfortable than my bed."
"I use a MegaMat + an XL camp cot and it is like a legit bed."
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"the "self-inflate" part is a lie ... Well I haven't and it doesn't. It just sits there."
"Expeds CAN leak"
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"too heavy for backpacking"
"But it's too big for backpacking."
"Megamat is wonderful but it's not fitting in a backpack, you'll have to take a second trip for it. It takes up a lot of space in the car even."
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"inflatable gap filler for under the seats is a must, we have 2 we half inflate each"
\+1 for Exped Megamat Duo. I have two. One LW+ for camping on the ground and one Megamat Auto that fits in my GX460.
r/LightningInABottle • Inflatable mattress vs memory foam mattress vs sleeping pads ->happy with my megamat auto purchase i think the extra space on the sides is more than worth it
r/carcamping • First Time Car Camping Essentials? Best Mattress? ->I have limited experience since we only started camping last year but I cannot recommend enough the Exped Megamat camping mattress. We used the Exped Megamat Auto mattress since we were sleeping in the car and it’s got the tapered sides for the wheel arches but the normal Megamat would be ideal for your situation. Great for side and back sleeping. It can be super firm or you can let out some air and adjust it to your preference. Definitely worth considering if funds allow 👍 Will be taking our dog on a car camping road trip this year so will soon find out how dog proof they are! We’ve got a couple videos showing the mattress set up and in use. Edit - don’t listen to me, others have provided much better solutions 🫡
r/wildcampingintheuk • Sleeping mat advice ->I have limited experience since we only started camping last year but I cannot recommend enough the Exped Megamat camping mattress. We used the Exped Megamat Auto mattress since we were sleeping in the car and it’s got the tapered sides for the wheel arches but the normal Megamat would be ideal for your situation. Great for side and back sleeping. It can be super firm or you can let out some air and adjust it to your preference. Definitely worth considering if funds allow 👍 Will be taking our dog on a car camping road trip this year so will soon find out how dog proof they are! We’ve got a couple videos showing the mattress set up and in use. Edit - don’t listen to me, others have provided much better solutions 🫡
r/wildcampingintheuk • Sleeping mat advice ->Buy once, cry one. I have a dozen different sleeping pad/cot/mattresses stored because I kept thinking that *this* is the one that will finally work. You know what finally worked? Dropping $500 on an Exped Megamat. I’ve been using that one for 5 years. No regrets.
r/camping • Is a self inflating sleeping pad better than an air mattress? ->I have two expeds- a Megamat duo and a single. They’re the most comfortable and warm pad I’ve tried. I’ve been using them for 5 years and camp at least once a month. Our Duo sprung a leak a few years ago, which I patched, and it still works great. Pro-tip: Get the widget air pump or a Flextail Gear mini air pump. Don’t use your breath to finish inflating because it will introduce moisture into your mattress.
r/CampingGear • MegaMat Duo Sleeping Mat - Medium, worth the hype? ->\+1 on getting two single mega mats and placing them together. This way, you have redundancy if one gets punctured, each person can adjust their inflation level, and one person's movement won't affect the other much.
r/CampingGear • MegaMat Duo Sleeping Mat - Medium, worth the hype? ->I have the single version. It is an amazing pad for sleeping. I would look for it on sale though. I got mine 50% off from REI one year
r/CampingGear • MegaMat Duo Sleeping Mat - Medium, worth the hype? ->Exped is the current king of the semi self inflating mattresses but there are other worthy considerations which are more affordable, especially on sale. I went with a Lost Horizon I found on clearance for half price. Probably not as bomb proof as the Exped, but after about a dozen trips this summer it’s going strong without issues. The bottom line is these type of mattresses are exponentially more comfortable than anything else on the market. I will never go back. The only drawback is they don’t roll up small.
r/camping • Is a self inflating sleeping pad better than an air mattress? ->I can't remember if ours is an exped or not, but it's a double size one for my wife and I. I remember kind of cringing at the price initially, I think I paid double what our sleeping bag cost. Total game changer. We sleep so comfortably, even in 30 F temperatures.
r/camping • Is a self inflating sleeping pad better than an air mattress? ->I used one for a bit and it definitely collects condensation. It did feel good for my back though. Ended up investing in an Ex Ped camping mattress, full size for me and my spouse. Takes up the same amount of space in the car but fits 2 people and no condensation problem. Also purchased a $20 rechargeable micro air pump to inflate it fast. They’re not the cheapest, but also didn’t get sore back after a week on it.
r/CampingGear • Memory foam for camping - worth the hype? ->Just splurged on a megamat for car/tent camping and had the best sleep in a long time while camping.
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