MegaMat Lite 12

Hoping to be camping for 10 weeks in Iceland this year and just starting to get my gear lists together to figure out what I have and what else I may need. I currently have: Exped megamat lite 12 LXW Thermarest neoloft RXW I find the exped ever so more comfortable and the extra room on the width and length is deffo a big positive as a wriggly sleeper…. However, I will have to take all my camping equipment and clothing for 10 weeks so do want to try keep my rucksacks as light/tightly packed as possible. Will be travelling by car over there but still need to be able to carry all my stuff by myself in one go at a time… Anyone got any advice/suggestions? Aware either will be great but can’t decide which….

Both just shy of 5 and been out in both below 0 which is as cold as it should get in may there 👍 may take a think foil/mylar mat for some extra heat and to protect the mat too

They are both just shy of 5r value if I remember correctly but the exped is higher… have found the exped warmer in winter over here though. Trip is late spring into summer so other than when in the highlands temps shouldn’t be too much of a concern…. Cheers for the response I think it will be a decided on the day job at this rate 😂

Also, just to add the MegaMat is about 700g heavier and 1/3 bigger…

I have it, I still prefer my exped megamat lite 12 lxw, but the Neoloft is smaller and lighter for backpacking and only a little less comfortable.

I all ready got Thermarest Xtherme NXT and Exped MegaMat Lite 12 but want also a self inflating one.

Exped MegaMat if you want a foam mat or Thermarest NeoLoft if you want an airmat. I would say those are the most comfy pads on the market right now depending on if you want foam or air.

Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft if your a back or stomach sleeper or Exped MegaMat Ultra if your a side sleeper. But if you have the space in the kayak i would go with the regular Exped MegaMat nothing beats them when it comes to comfort not even your bed at home almost 😉. Regards from a Swedish prepping/outdoor gear reviewer on YouTube 🇸🇪❤️

Measure your tent before getting the right size. I have a small tent, and the bigger pads don't fit. Everyone has recommended the Exped MegaMat. (There are 3 thicknesses.) It has a mix of foam and air. I tried it in store and it's definitely better insulated than their dupes. REI just started their sale today, and I'm going to get mine.

I think you may need the thin foam layer on top. The most well reviewed one is the Exped MegaMat. I got that and I am able to sleep a lot better now. I'm a side sleeper.

I have a small 3 person tent. I wanted to go with the LXW due to the extra width, but two wouldn't fit in my tent. The MW is fine. Due to the thickness, it was fine for me to side sleep (which I could never do with my previous lightweight pad).

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

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

So I know this is going to be a bunch of people recommending an exped, but I have to chime in. Due to car accidents, I have two twisted vertebrae in my back. Five years ago, my pelvis was fractured in four different places. I am a side sleeper. I look forward to camping because I sleep so much better on this damn exped megamat than I do on the mattress at home. I actually wake up without pain, and I can feel where the parts of my back that normally hurt just... don’t.

I think it's because I can adjust the firmness juuuuust right. I have the LXW Duo and it packs up pretty similarly to a LXW single if you have room when it's open, it's almost the same dimensions as a full size mattress.

Can confirm. I thought the duo was going to be the right choice initially, but reviews from this subreddit lead me to purchasing two x-wide megamats. We have them side by side and covered with a 4" pocket queen mattress sheet. This holds them together surprisingly well. I woke up sleeping on the middle of the two and it wasnt even an issue. My partner said she absolutely loved the sleeping experience. I've used them camping once though. Purchased from rei a month ago. Im thinking about exchanging them for the max 6" versions just for the extra plushness.

An investment for your sleep is always worth it. I have the XLW megamat and I’ve used it in a pinch for extra unexpected guests, camping, car naps.. its so worth it

There are generics that are almost as good. I have the lxw and wish mine was smaller. I've carried it a bit but just a bit smaller would be nice. I found mine unused but on marketplace.

Exped megamat.

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.

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.