Not permanently but my visitors love my Exped mega mat. It gets used in preference to my sofa bed.
[https://www.snowys.com.au/megamat-max-lxw-burgundy](https://www.snowys.com.au/megamat-max-lxw-burgundy)
A major impetus for buying this was my diagnosis of degenerative disc disease. It's very comfortable if you can still get up and down off the ground. I use a milk crate to help me get back up.
I use the Megamat Max (15cm/6” thick) and it’s like sleeping on my mattress at home. So comfy!! I pair it with a short cot so I can get in and out of “bed” easily.
that is great to hear! I’ve really not heard much either way about their customer service. i’ve put my megamat max through the wringer for a few years now and it has been flawless.
coleman makes a big and tall bag. nothing fancy but adequate for sure. been using mine for a few years now and I am very pleased with it. excellent for the price. i also have an Exped Megamat max to sleep on and it is fantastic. Definitely pricey but worth it. I also own a nice cot but never use it, the exped on the ground is very comfy without needing the extra weight and space of the cot. I have also used one of those tall queen sized inflatable air mattresses which sucks on its own…but if you get it very inflated and stiff and put a mattress topper on it, it can be very comfortable but takes up a lot of space.
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
>would we still need a cot or something under it to not be cold
No. If you are worried about the cold, you won't be cold. Megamat Max has an insulating R-rating of 10.6 (highest in the industry). You get a cot only if you want it easier on your legs (to get up when you wake up). If you use a cot and Megamat Max, it is basically a home setup.
>Is there any downside to sharing a double size vs having multiple singles?
You won't feel much of the movement (of your spouse) with doubles and it is nice if you are a cuddler but if you have two singles next to each other you can have two comfort levels (i.e. different levels of air in the air+foam mat) in each mat. Like, one could have a firm bad and one could have a soft bed. Also, if a dog jumps on it and there is a puncture, it is better to have two than one.
If you are a toss & turn side sleeper, definitely get the Max (15) not the regular Megamat (10). I have both and you can feel the difference with the extra 5 cm. Max is more comfy.
Yes. 25% off usually. Every REI sale. Find when the next sale is and pull the trigger. REI is the best place due to the extended return policy.
Also, these usually come with a manual pump (which is adequate) but I highly recommend their battery-operated pump, if you are gonna have multiple mats. Unlike other pumps, it locks into the Exped valve.
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