MEC - Reactor 2.5 Sleeping Pad
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I am definitely in the rotisserie chicken camp. I have a older Mec sleeping pad I think it's the reactor 2. unless I'm on some cozy Moss or something like that, I'm basically doing the full rotisserie all night. although I sleep in my actual bed like this anyway so it's probably just me.
As others have said, an exped megamat duo is probably the best option out there but it's pricey. There's a few from other brands that are a similar design (soft top, filled with foam so labeled as self inflating, etc.). Alternatives would be Nemo Roamer, Sea-To-Summit Comfort Deluxe, REI Camp Dreamer, MEC Reactor. The foam filling and soft top make them way more comfortable than the massive intex matresses or the one you have posted even though they are significantly thinner.
+1 for mec reactor (my solo, 5 years old) or klymit static insulated (double, for doubling, 3 years old) and aquaseal uv for field repairs and aquaseal seam grip for reinforcing the repair at home
been using a mec reactor for years, like 10 or so years. hundreds of nights on it, including a couple seasons tree planting. no leaks, no complaints. stuff sack is a bit shredded but otherwise, its been perfect for me.
dang yeah mine was $79 when i bought it, looks like the price has gone up a lot
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