Exped - Versa 5R LW

I like my Exped 5R. 2 valves. a really nice inflation bag. Not very expensive. Comfortable. Just finished a trip in Alaska with it. Temps were 1C to 10C. Mine is the Long and Wide model and it comes in at 785 grams. Insulation rating of 5R. I'm an all over the place sleeper. I use an Enlighted Equipment quilt (with a foot box) instead of a bag.

I just wrapped up a week in central Japan with the exped versa 5r.  Pro:  very comfortable, quick setup, seems quite durable.  Con:  Slightly heavy/bulky ( took up ½-⅓ of the volume of 1 front pannier). Sleep is important and it was a nice addition to my packout.

Exped Versa 5 LW. Good enough R value and 9cm of thickness

I have the 5R too. When I compare the pump to my thermarest pump bag with my old thermarest pad, I think the exped integrated pump is actually much faster. The pump bag gives and illusion of speed with the big fill volumes but there's the hassle of connecting, getting the bag full of air and sealed every time, and you can't squeeze like a gorilla either so the actual fill rate isn't that quick in any case. With the integrated exped pump you just get on with. Given the correct technique, the pad fills pretty quickly.

My exped 9cm is fantastic. I have the long wide synthetic one. They also make a down one

My exped is a piece of magic.

Side sleeper here and the Exped vertical baffles are great.

I've got an Exped 5R in a long/wide size. It's listed as 77.6" x 25.6" x 3". I had a 7R a couple of years ago in the same size. It was a 3.5" thick mattress though. Honestly they've been some of the comfiest sleeping pads I've owned. I'm pretty much the same size as you are as well. I'm 6'2" and 215. I've never found the size of the pad to be too short or narrow. And I toss and turn like I'm clothes in a dryer. There's plenty of thickness to keep you from sinking in even if you're a side sleeper. The only downside to the pad is it's packed size. Which is bulkier than the traditional suggested sleeping pads, but it's really not that bad for what you get. Also I just looked at the Megamat. The 5R has a higher r-value, is still 3" vs 4", but that megamat packed size isn't worth the extra space at all in my opinion. I think the bulk of the megamat will cause more problems than it solves in the long run.

Exped 5r Regular/wide. Were the same height so don’t get the long. Absolute beast of a sleeping pad!

That bag will not hold up, it’s a rectangular and won’t seal well and temps are below what it’s rated for. Even with layers and extra blankets it’ll be an uncomfortable at best night. The pads are also borderline and I’d recommend a couple more Rs to get to a better insulation value. You can either upgrade one of the pads (maybe a 5R Exped) or add another pad to your setup. I don’t like stacking too many pads as they tend to slide and you lose insulation. Tie wrapping them together can help.

Exped is good, several models depending on what kind of camping. For reference I’m 6’ 330lbs. MegaMat/DeepSleep used for car camping. Dura used for backpacking. You may also be able to use furniture foam which would be cheaper and can be cut to different sizes.

I have the 5r and love it. Exped rules.