These pads both offer an excellent footprint and a nice variability in firmness while keeping you well cushioned from a rocky surface below.
Exped sleeping pad review.
However the benefits of this pad are offset by its heavy weight.
We also like that the materials are quiet no crinkling when moving around and there is an anti slip coating that stops you from sliding around in your sleeping bag if you re on a slight angle.
We really like the rectangle shape of the pad it cradles your arms more than a narrower or tapered pad and is a good thickness for side sleeping.
I like many started out with an self inflating sleeping mat when i first got into hiking and camping.
It also has an internal pump which is a nifty feature though most testers found it unnecessary.
This video covers the entire exped sleeping mat line up for 2016.
The exped megamat 10 is more than a sleeping pad it s a real bed that happens to pack up small and fit in tents.
Hands down the most comfortable pads we snoozed on is the sea to summit comfort plus insulated a top pick for comfort and the exped synmat 9.
A mat is much more important than the sleepingbag when it comes to warmth.
The 3 9 inch thick pad nicely balanced softness and support provided ample space between my body and the ground and the 77 6 inch length was more than sufficient for my 5 9 frame.
Pick the right mat for your needs.
If you want to know true comfort while sleeping at camp experience the megamat.
With the flexmat plus exped has created a comfier warmer foam mat without compromising the durability and price point that make them a favorite of budget conscious hikers.
It all comes down to thickness.
I always slept alright on that mat but when i got older i needed something a little more than 2 5 centimeters to sleep on.
A mat for every.
2016 sleeping mat line.
But one thing they re usually not.
It is high off the ground full of premium foam holds air extremely well and is pretty easy to pack up come morning.
With our different mat categories we cover all needs.
Exped is a company that started taking over the traditional self inflating sleeping pads by other companies like thermarest.
Closed cell foam pads are usually longer lasting and more affordable than inflatables.
That alone makes this pad significantly more comfortable than thin pads like the outdoorsman lab ultralight or any of the foam pads.
The exped megamat duo 10 is a true standout.
Sleeping comfort comfort is a top priority for many campers so we ll cut straight to the chase.