Exped - Versa 1R Sleeping Mat
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"They are the best mattress for camping I have ever used. ... Even weighing 230lbs, side sleeper, I would have a tough time touching the ground through the mattress."
"I have a exped also and its more comfortable than my normal mattress."
"Exped is almost as comfortable as our home mattress."
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"Insulation instead of reflective layer is quieter ... Can’t stand the crinkly noise produced by reflective layer models. ... I find they’re less noisy than the reflective pads. ... Overall, i find expeds less noisy."
"I have an Exped. Not loud."
"i have several Expeds and I don't think they're that loud at all."
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"I recently slept on my Exped, straight on the ground (but in a tent) at 15⁰f and had no issues with the cold."
"on cold nights I was happy to have the extra insulated layer."
"They’re also warm when the weather is cold."
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"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."
"mine has lasted for years"
"if it helps i think i'm on year 5 with it."
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"They are the best mattress for camping I have ever used. ... Even weighing 230lbs, side sleeper, I would have a tough time touching the ground through the mattress."
"Side sleeper. I use Exped. This is the main reason I haven't tried a Thermarest or Rab pad yet, no lengthways baffles. I love them and they can really help you stay on the pad if the ground is all over the place."
"I'm heavier and shorter than you and side sleep on Exped mats just fine."
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"the exped still makes noise ... the noise caused by the sleeping bag sliding around on the pad ... I turn over nonstop all night long and am insanely sensitive to noise."
"(Exped backpacking style inflatable pad) not as quiet!"
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"it is bulkier and heavier for the same warmth rating."
"The Exped is definitely a bulky mattress style, though."
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"Over time, the Exped began to leak ... As best I can tell, the rubber lining inside the fabric begins to slowly degrade and develop pinhole leaks. ... You never hear leaking air. You just wake up in the morning with your hip touching the ground (I’m a side sleeper)."
"Mind you, my Exped mat has never been the same since I camped in a prickle patch."
"Expeds CAN leak"
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"Expeds are constantly in the re-supply and a pain in the ass to pack back up."
"it’ll be half the size of an exped."
leahtheminx 1.0I used to use just this style of sleep mat, largely because it packs super small and light: https://www.millets.co.uk/16231192/exped-versa-1r-medium-sleeping-mat-16231192 Since my back went to hell, I've added a layer of non-slip mats on top of one of these, then still use my air mattress because I now car camp and it's still amazingly comfortable after 6 years of use for a couple of weeks a year; https://www.millets.co.uk/15983967/hi-gear-slumber-campbed-15983967
eugenesbluegenes 0.0I was using a backpacking style exped inflatable pad and recently replaced it with a self inflating one. Takes up a lot more space but far more comfortable (and quiet!).
saphronie 0.0I have an exped pad for backpacking and I love it. Most comfortable one I’ve ever used
atroxmons 0.0Get an exped airbed. I've tried a lot of selfinflating mats, but i always end up blowing them up by mouth and than have les comfort sleeping than with the exped mats and be sorry i bought them. The investment in an exped is worth it, especially the air bag to blow them up is genius.
nancykind 0.0xped makes a great pad/mattress, it's kind of a cross between the two, mine has lasted for years
love my xped for car camping. kind of a cross between the two
if it helps i think i'm on year 5 with it.
anparks 0.0I (64M) love an Exped air mattress or a cot for sleeping. I always used a cot for many years but got talked into an Exped, not cheap, and I have to say it is awesome. It stays firm and fills up in minutes with the supplied pump and takes up minimum space when empty and it is light.
I (64M) swear by my Exped. Not cheap but comfort in a relatively small package. It comes in a bag that can be attached to anything. YMMV
I (64M) always used a cot when camping. REI had Expeds on sale and I have read such good things about them, so I bought one. They are the best mattress for camping I have ever used. Even weighing 230lbs, side sleeper, I would have a tough time touching the ground through the mattress. They are quick to fill up with the enclosed hand pump and quick to deflate. They are light and I now prefer it over the cot that I have used for many years.
mountainprospector 0.0I have an exped in my Rtt, have slept up to 10 consecutive nights with no noticable air loss.
sqkywheel 0.0We bought the Exped air mattress that really fits well in the back and made our own mosquito net window covers. Love it!
yuribotcake 0.0Exped all the way. Love my green whatever name it is, it's insulated, so it's nice in cold months and works good in summer months.
211logos 0.0I have an Exped. Not loud. And of them can make some noise sliding about on say tent floors, depending on the relative texture etc of the fabrics. Not way to know for sure until you try it. Or, more easily, just use something between them if it's an issue.
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