Nights got into the 40's for August and no problem sleeping. We spent 7 nights in the tent and didn't have to re inflate. Spend one night on this pad, and you’ll know what you’re missing.Exped - MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad Category: Sleeping Pads, Cots and Hammocks This pad may be expensive and large, but it provides the most warmth and comfort you can find. It’s even been used as a spare bed for guests. I laid on it over roots and rocky ground. Over time, I tested this pad on everything from thick tundra to windswept plains and forested grounds. A stuff sack, pump, and repair kit are all included. The R-rating for the mega mat is one of the highest at 9.5. But if ultimate comfort is what you are going for, it is worth it. Given the larger volume of air, the mat deflation time does take awhile. With the foot pump, I inflated the mat in roughly 5 minutes. Foot PumpĮven though it self-inflates, Exped includes an ingenious nylon foot pump. To reduce weight and packed size, the foam has horizontal cored channels that also add to its soft, bed-like feel. The inflation valve has a cover flap over it, and the air doesn’t escape while inflating.Īt the center of the MegaMat is four inches of open-cell foam. The flat inflate/deflate flaps don’t stick out, which is great for rolling up the mat. The height and larger surface kept me dry and warm even over wet ground. The walls help keep you dry in really bad weather.ĭuring one stretch, Mother Nature pounded us with rain for 3 days straight. This small addition compared to other sleeping pads is instantly noticeable. The vertical sidewalls increase the usable sleeping surface. This helps the material maintain a strong bond over time even in contact with moisture. The bottom is 75D polyester and is held together with a polyether film laminate. I have used it as a guest bed for myself while traveling with just a blanket and pillow. It is surprisingly soft, even without a sleeping bag. The pack down size is 31” x 10” so it is not small, and weighs 92oz.Įxped makes the top comfy with 50D polyester and a honeycomb embossed texture. It’s also tall and wide enough for me to fit on effortlessly, with a little extra room. It is thick enough to not feel the ground. Rolled out and inflated, the MegaMat is 70” x 30” x 4”. I also needed to fit without sliding off the side. Exped MegaMat 10 LXW Review:īeing 6’1” and 210 lbs, I needed a sleeping pad to hold my weight. It provided the comfort needed after surveying miles of thick tundra and felt close to an actual bed. It was worth hauling to the Aleutians and back. But the trade-off for price and size is comfort and reliability.ĭuring 4 weeks of fieldwork in the Aleutians, coming back to my tent and the MegaMat was something to look forward to. And at five pounds, it isn’t the lightest or smallest. This is not the cheapest pad on the market at $229 retail. So a large pad seemed smart.Īfter much deliberation, I decided on the Exped MegaMat 10. I would be there for weeks and didn’t need to carry it in a backpack. In need of a sleeping pad, I was torn between something light and packable or heavy, large, and cushy. Planning for an archaeological expedition to the Aleutian Islands is complicated. Designed for car campers, Exped made a sleeping pad you will dream about while fast asleep on it.
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