In the summer of 2021, I replaced the 4-inch thick memory foam mattress (the Milliard Tri Fold) I’ve been using in the bed of my pickup for the past few years with the MegaMat 10. It’s more like an actual air mattress specifically tailored for camping. In fact, I hesitate to even call it a sleeping pad since it’s so far ahead of the competition. It’s completely changed the way I sleep while car camping. It’s by far the most comfortable sleeping pad I’ve ever used. My Experience With the MegaMat 10 Sleeping Pad Here are the main features and specs of the Exped MegaMat 10 sleeping pad: Self-Inflating Exped MegaMat 10 Features and Specifications A basic repair kit and a carry bag with shoulder strap are also included. The MegaMat 10 is self-inflating but comes with a hand pump to top things off (or to speed up the inflation process). The exterior of the pad uses a super durable laminated polyester surface fabric with high-frequency welded seams to prevent leaks and make sure the pad stays airtight. The interior of the pad consists of high-grade open-cell polyurethane foam and horizontal air channels to increase comfort and insulation as well as to keep things (relatively) light. It works great for cold weather camping but won’t make you uncomfortably hot in warm weather. With an R-value of 8.1, it’s one of the best insulated sleeping pads available. It packs down to the same size as the “Regular Wide” model and weighs just a pound more at 5 pounds 9.6 ounces.Īnother huge highlight of the MegaMat 10 is its insulation. If you want a little extra sleeping space, opt for the “Long X-Wide” version which measures 30.3 inches wide by 77.6 inches long when fully inflated. It packs down to 31.3 inches by 9.8 inches. The “Regular Wide” version (the standard version and the model I have) is 25.6 inches wide by 72.1 inches long when fully inflated. The top comes with a plush, non-slip finish to keep you from sliding off during the night. It’s a mega comfortable sleeping pad that’s just under 4 inches thick when fully inflated. In summary, I'd recommend this comfy setup if you have the time and patience to deal with it afterwards.The name says it all – the Exped MegaMat 10 truly is a mega mat. No matter how I mess with the inflate/deflate valves, there's always air stuck in the mat. I spend around 20 minutes every time attempting to get it nice and flat and eventually give up. Secondly, good luck ever fully deflating the mat. Yes, my expectations are correct- I know it's not geared towards tent campers and it's not meant to be stowed away and taken out every day. It's more difficult than any pad, tent, or sleeping bag than I've ever used. Once you have it out of its pack sack, you might as well give up on ever fitting it back into it. Where this sleeping mat disappoints is in its deflating and its storage. The size is just right for car camping in my 2000 Toyota 4Runner, and just big enough for yourself and an SO, assuming you're comfortable with one another. In that regard, I see no way it could be more comfortable. Worth It? Depends on Your Time & Patience Waterproof Compression Bag and Telecompression Bag Note: Even the most elaborate suspension system can only work perfectly when fitted correctly! And as no two backs are identical, we recommend testing backpacks with sample weights in an outdoor specialty shop.ĮXPED sleeping bags come in different lengths and widths, depending on the style, to ensure a good fit for a variety of different users and body types.ĭimensions (closed): 20.1 × 10.2 × 7.5 in Use a measuring tape to measure the distance between the top edge of the shoulders or C7 vertebrae (the one that protrudes when facing down) to the top crest of the hip bone (pelvis). But no rule without exceptions and sometimes a shorter torso length is better, for example in alpine or mountaineering situations where a short back allows easy access to the climbing harness. The center of the hipbelt ideally rests on the hip bone crest (pelvis) in order to bear the bulk of the load (refer to diagram) especially on large internal frame backpacks. Defining torso length is not necessarily critical on a daypack but crucial on backpacking or alpine touring packs, as only perfect fit can warrant transfer of a bulk of the pack weight to the hips. Depending on pack volume and intended use the suspension system of a backpack becomes an essential feature.
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