Exped - MegaMat 10
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"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"I still have the Kirby my grandma bought brand new in 1970."
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"super comfy. ... And even me at 270lbs I can sit in my side and not bottom out (inflated a lot though)"
"definitely has improved our sleep quality a lot while camping ... boyfriend has back issues so a bad sleep set up is not really an option"
"I just put up with the pinholes and patching them on trail because I can't sleep better on any other pad. ... There's a huge difference in comfort depending on your body between the dimpled baffling of the Etherlight/Tensor and the horizontal baffling of the Xlite. ... I can't sleep on horizontal baffling despite all the good features of the Xlite. ... I'm a side sleeper and my arms and shoulders ache and/or fall asleep or go numb on the Xlite. For whatver reason I can only sleep on dimpled baffles (tensor, etherlight)"
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"Just had my second camp out with it. 0 issues with warmth at 50F , unsurprisingly. Also at 60f I didn ’t sleep hot so that ’s nice too."
"I can take it down to like 25-30F very comfortably."
"20 degrees F comfortably from below. Quilt wasn't up to it"
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"it's the best car camping tent I've owned"
"worth every penny for car camping."
"The comfiest pad there is ... definitely for car camping only"
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"Plus, being able to adjust the stiffness is a game changer for couples."
"It's about as comfortable as sleeping in my bed at home, not joking. ... It's 4" thick, I fill it up until it feels "squishy""
"causes much less back pain, and when inflated at the right level, causes no pain."
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"horrifically expensive"
"I tested Oura and returned it for this reason."
"price of replacement parts is a huge reason i recommend sebo vacuums. ... every time i have to look up a part for a miele vacuum i already know it ’s going to cost 3x-4x what it should."
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"Dropped about 9ozs and kicked myself the rest of the way down the trail for being so gullible. ... I could really feel those 9ozs off my back."
"stupidly heavy mondo king pad"
"For pack-in or hiking its FAR too heavy."
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"it is a motherfucker to roll back it will never be as small as the packaging"
"Without the pump, the megamat is very cumbersome."
"it is huge though and very bulky. ... it definitely cannot be stuffed into a large backpack bc it often is a pain to just pack it back up"
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"I returned the Nemo tensor everyone loves so much and replaced it with this and I think it was well worth it. ... I just can’t find an inflatable that is comfortable enough for me to think the weight/size savings are worth it."
"I am a flopper and tended to roll onto the edges, which made them collapse and dumped me onto the ground."
"The Nemo tensor has failed on me twice now (the second one was a replacement). It slowly loses air, and so you are on a 3 hour schedule until you are reinflating it."
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"The foam might have lost some rebound over the years"
goodhumorman85 1.0If weight and space isn’t really an issue then you can also consider the [Exped Megamat](https://www.expedusa.com/products/megamat). $10 more than the Dura, and a higher R value of 8.1 (Dura 8R actually had an r value of 7.8). It’s also a bit more comfortable IMO, and was originally designed for Everest base camp.
MalinYamato 1.0https://preview.redd.it/v4v1re89ilse1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b883fa015819120b1895bcf606762f79507450d **BA Camp Master Deluxe** replaces **Mountain Equipment Aerostat 7.0 (** weight 770g, 30D poly, R value 4, 7 cm thick). I have tried this mattress for 4 nights, one night with the temperature dropping down to -1c. My last 3 pads are: Thermarest NeoAir Lite, Mountain Equipment Aerostat 7.0, Exped Megamat 10 LW. Impression so far: Campmeister Deluxe is quiet, as comfortable as Exped Megamat 10 LW, relatively light, and on paper durable, -1c no problem. The pack size of Megamat is way bulkier. I had to deflate it a bit so as not to wake up with a slight side pain. I also get a slight side pain after a night on Megamat, thus, it is not so much the fault of the mattress, it has to do with my sensitive, aged body. My sleeping bag is the army style Defence 4 synthetic, with comfort temp at -9c for women. Note, with a regular, better mattress at home, I get no back pain. priority 1. Comfort -- 'case I am old 2. Durability 3. R value -- 'caes I hike in northern part of northern Europe 4. pack size 5. weight 6. color -- color that blends in the nature, as I love stealth, army-style hiking. I was considering the following, all with a R value of 5 or higher |product|Weight gram|package size|price USD|made of| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |BA Camp Master Deluxe LW|992||281|70D nylon| |Expeed megamat 10 LW|2200|67 x 22 cm|261|| |Expeed Versa 5R LW|1045||191|75D poply| |Expeed Dura 5R LW|1150||201|75D/170D poly| |Thermarest ModoKing 3D|1990|66 x 26 cm|299|50D/75D| |Nemo Tensor All-season|580||260|40D nylon|
P1umbersCrack 0.6Megaamat is nice. Don’t sacrifice comfort over a few dollars, just save up more. I did a cross the country drive years back and never got good rest sleeping in the car on some blankets and lack luster pads. I have the smaller mega mat and like it because I can adjust the air pressure which changes the firmness without it sagging like a normal under-inflated air mattress would act. The local stores by me have them on display so you can lay on them to give them a try. If you’re in La / OC area you can check mine out
MadAss5 0.5There are generics that are almost as good. I have the lxw and wish mine was smaller. I've carried it a bit but just a bit smaller would be nice. I found mine unused but on marketplace.
lakorai 0.5Keep in mind infants CANNOT sleep on a camping mattress. They lack the back strength to turn themselves over in case they end up on their stomach. Regular air pads and even the MegaMat fully inflated is NOT safe for an infant. You need a very firm mattress for your baby and they should never sleep in the same bed as you. Crib mattresses are usually small enough where they could be brought with you camping. As far as a recommendation for the adults get an Exped MegaMat or one of it's clones. Exped MegaMat 15 (the best on the market) Exped MegaMat 10 ALPS Outback Mat REI Camp Dreamer (note this only has a 1 year warranty) Nemo Roamer 3D Thermarest MondoKing 3D Big Agnes Captain Comfort Sea To Summit Comfort Deluxe Stoic Cloud and Cloud Lux (Stoic is a Backcountry.com brand)
Exped MegaMat 10 or 15 or one of it's clones. Slyvansport Cloud Layer Big Agnes Captain Comfort Thermarest Mondoking 3D ALPS Outback Mat Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe Hest Foamy UST Outdoors Filmatic self inflating mat Nemo Roamer 3D Stoic Cloud and Cloud Lux Teton Sports Comfortlite
I couldn't tell you personally. Never used the Lost Horizons, Featherstone, ALPS Outback Mat, Sea to Summit or Big Agnes Captain Comfort mats. Can't afford to buy all of them and test them =) I have used the Exped MegaMat 10 and 15, Nemo Roamer 3D, Thermarest Mondoking 3D and Stoic Cloud Lux mats and they are pretty close in comfort to the Exped. The Lost Horizon looks suspiciously close to the Stoic Cloud series. The Stoic Lux (which is the same thickness of the MegaMat 10) was fairly comfortable. No complaints.
Consider that if they don't astm test their R value ratings will be straight up bullshit. With that being said if you are looking for a cheaper clone of the Exped MegaMat than the Acacia could be decent. The Store Cloud Lux of the Featurestone are trustworthy clones of the Exped MegaMat. Semi I floating is way more comfortable than air pads, but has a much larger pack size and weight.
The MegaMat 10 is green and the 15 is more like a maroon red. Some alternatives to the MegaMat include: Nemo Roamer 3D Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe ALPS Mountaineering Outback Mat Big Agnes Captain Comfort Thermarest Mondoking 3D Stoic Cloud and Cloud Lux Heat Foamy REI Camp Dreamer (warning; only a 1 year warranty) UST Outdoors Filmatic
Exped Megamat or one of it's clones. You will never sleep better in a tent than with that thing.
toothwzrd_ 0.5I’ve got a Duo LW and a Single LW, absolutely love both of them. Incredibly comfortable
turnitwayup 0.5[This](https://imgur.com/a/knvbgzS) is my set up of Camptime cot & Exped MegaMat in LXW. It’s so comfy. I also use cot sheets, thin fleece blanket & down comforter with flannel duvet cover & standard size pillows. It’s like sleeping on a narrower twin bed. I used an outdoor blanket on the floor but I had also bought furniture rubber pads for the side table i got from Target. I ended up buying the camptime small table cause it seemed more sturdier on a gravel pad. When I was reviewing cots, I came across this River gear [review](https://youtu.be/POa7ulWdiFs?si=0pEKBfYgu0_Uu4sX) which uses the cots, paco pads & sleeping bags.
Maybe try a different cot. I bought the Camptime mesh cot in the 32” width. Used the Exped mega mat & the mega pump to inflate it. Bought cot size sheets, a fleece blanket, twin down comforter & duvet set. Used steps to keep the pad from moving on the cot. I also have 2 regular pillows I used specifically for camping. It got down to 47° last Saturday night & I was toasty. I’m able to sleep on my side & was very comfortable. I had a good night rest.
I put my Exped megamat LXW on a Camp time cot & it was so comfy. I got cot sheets, blanket & a down comforter. It got down to 40° one weekend due to the rain & I had a great night’s sleep.
catmom821 0.4An investment for your sleep is always worth it. I have the XLW megamat and I’ve used it in a pinch for extra unexpected guests, camping, car naps.. its so worth it
ashxc18 0.3I have no experience with Lost Horizon, but I do have the Exped Megamat and in my opinion I would buy it again and the cost is well worth it. I’m a side sleeper and the thick padding + added air is a game changer. It’s also very insulating and warm during the colder months. I got it during REI’s Labor Day sale last year.
I have the 4” and I weigh more than you and do not bottom out on it
c_h_e_a_t_e_r_s 0.3Personally I rock out the Exped MegaMat 10. I wouldn't call it affordable but it's a great mat overall. If you do end up getting this id recommend getting the megapump to deflate it fully.
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