Exped - MegaMat Duo 10
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"The build quality is amazing, thing is a tank (99% sure it could stop a bullet). ... I have it for 5-6 years now, pretty much bought it right after release and its still every bit as good as it was out of the box. ... And I use it day and night, summer and winter, water or ice, be it +30C or -30C whatever."
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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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"20 degrees F comfortably from below. Quilt wasn't up to it"
"Just had my second camp out with it. 0 issues with warmth at 50F , unsurprisingly. Also at 60f I didn ’t sleep hot so that ’s nice too."
"I've used it in May and January, perfection in every season."
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"it's the best car camping tent I've owned"
"It’s one of the few ways I can sleep out camping."
"had the best sleep in a long time while camping"
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"One Megamat is always in use at home though; great mattresses for guest beds, etc. Or even main beds."
"I bought one at the REI garage sale last year for car camping, it's amazing. ... We use it in our guest room now when guests come over and we need extra room. ... Hands down the comfiest."
"I love my Exped, we were doing construction in our master and our guest bed hurts my back so I slept on our Exped Duo form a couple months. Slept great! ... I love this thing, it's not small but if you're not hiking to the campsite it's worth it. I've even used it for guests at home and slept on it for a few months while we had construction in our master bedroom."
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"Me too. And I use Apple Airpods. $$$$$"
"$179 is pretty nuts. ... As long as people keep buying them and paying the esports tax, they're gonna keep selling them at this crazy price. ... The G305 feels really similar, but at 1/3 the price. ... I don't truely understand why the G pro light is all the rage. ... I used a G pro for a week, and while it did feel very smooth and responsive, I also had a G305 that felt very similar."
"Apple is probably the most overpriced product on the market today, including the Airpods. ... you don't need to look very far to find other earbuds that are just as good, if not better, for half the price."
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"it is very much a more palm/relaxed claw mouse. ... It very much hugs your hand and wants you to slap your hand on it."
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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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"it is a motherfucker to roll back it will never be as small as the packaging"
"it is huge though and very bulky. ... it definitely cannot be stuffed into a large backpack bc it often is a pain to just pack it back up"
"Without the pump, the megamat is very cumbersome."
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"it is huge though and very bulky. ... it definitely cannot be stuffed into a large backpack bc it often is a pain to just pack it back up"
"it's not designed to be deflated and carried around in a pack ... deflation is a hassle ... complete deflation isn't even possible ... packed volume is substantial ... It also won't stay rolled without something restraining it. ... foam will only compress so much, hence the substantial packed volume."
"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."
AKDaddyK 1.0So my girlfriend and I have been through a couple different sleep systems for backpacking and car camping, and I figured I’d share what’s worked (and what hasn’t). **The old setup:** We used to run a pair of Big Agnes bags with pad sleeves that zipped together. It was great in theory—we could cuddle, and she could steal my body heat (I’m basically a furnace). Each of us had our own EXPED DownMat, which fit into our bags, but the problem was the gap that always formed in the middle. That little cold trench would wake us up and force us apart, which killed the whole “together” vibe. **Backpacking setup (current favorite):** Now we’re running a Sierra Designs Backcountry Duo 20F down bag (4 lbs 10 oz), and holy crap—it’s a game-changer. It’s like a hybrid between a quilt and a mummy bag, but zipperless. At the foot end, there are slots so either person can pop a foot out if they’re overheating without messing with the other. The top half works more like a comforter at home, which is a dream for me since I’m a side sleeper who likes to stick an arm out. I can just fold my corner down and sprawl without pulling the cover off her. Bonus: it’s got this little hand pocket in the corner that keeps your hand warm while you’re stretched out. Paired with two NEMO Tensor pads (78” x 25” x 3.5”), it’s insanely comfy. The pads fit perfectly in the sleeves (can even go up to 30” wide if you’ve got bigger ones). All in, the bag + pads are around 7 lbs, but honestly? It feels like we’re sleeping on a queen bed in the backcountry. I’ve never slept better outside. **Car camping setup:** For car camping, I use the same bag but swap the two NEMOs for an EXPED MegaMat Duo LW (78” x 52” x 4”). The Duo doesn’t slot into the bag sleeves (since it’s just one big pad), but it’s wide enough that the bag doesn’t really move. I rigged a simple strap through the head/foot sleeves to keep it centered, since the bottom of the bag isn’t insulated. Works great, super comfortable. That said, I’m thinking about upgrading to the Sierra Designs Frontcountry Duo Queen 20F bag. It’s synthetic, a little bulkier, but it’s designed for a single big pad up to 60” wide—basically a perfect fit for the EXPED. **Final thoughts:** The Big Agnes setup was fine, but the new Sierra Designs system feels like a massive upgrade—especially for side sleepers or couples who hate the “cold gap.” Backpacking version feels like a queen bed at \~7 lbs, car camping version feels like glamping. Honestly, I don’t think I’m going back. https://preview.redd.it/jjbie317nyqf1.jpeg?width=1857&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e10676b44eb56cd5bb48b50e1f7dba11f45b541
bbdude83 1.0This. I went the Nemo route to save a few $. Went back and forth and finally bought the Exped. Absolutely worth it. I sleep better on it than my mattress at home.
We just did this and have 4 kids. Some items like a Coleman stove we already had, but here’s what we bought to get started. It adds up but was still so much less than the AirBnb even after campsite fees. We mostly camp in New England hence the sleeping bag choice. Good luck! 1 x NF Wawoma 8 Tent w/ footprint tarp 6 x NF Wawoma 20 Sleeping Bags 4 x Nemo Switchback Sleeping Pads 1 x Exped Queen Megmat
blurbies22 1.0Exped is the best imo! I’ve had my mega may duo for 4+ years and it’s still in great condition.
Business_Hunt_1973 1.0I really like my exped. I bought it on sale from REI and I still thought it was expensive but in retrospect it’s worth full price. I have [this](https://a.co/d/jbKmmg3) air pump and it works great. I have a double & single pad and have no issues getting them back in their storage bag. Not familiar with the other one you’re looking at fwiw.
Worth the hype. Also I just got a really bad rip in mine and they’re repairing it for free.
CaptainYarrr 1.0We use it for winter camping and car camping. They pack down pretty huge but are super comfy and reliable. We have ours sincerely 5 years + and they show no issues what so ever. Exped also has great support. Burned a hole into a backpack and they send a full repair kit without charging anything.
Cautious-Cat9030 1.0if you’re planning to car camp, exped is the way to go. i got a queen size for about 275 during REI memorial day sales, which is perfect timing for summer. it is huge though and very bulky. it definitely cannot be stuffed into a large backpack bc it often is a pain to just pack it back up
Chemical_Suit 1.0Exped MegaMat Duo 10 M
creedsblog69 1.0The exped queen bed is seriously SO good. You’ll feel each other move with any air mattress, so if that’s an issue, maybe get two of your own?
DanCampbellsBalls 1.0Just picked up one medium size on sale for 100 US….shop the sales!
DannyMeatlegs 1.0I'm a big dude that car camps and it doesn't bottom out.
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