Honest opinions...Exped megamat (1 Viewer)

[Kofoed]

If you’re inflating it multiple days in a row I’d recommend this. Probably not necessary if you’re using it at a stationary base camp or only rarely.

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I am able to store my MegaMat deployed. I roll it up prior to the trip and then am able to set it out and self-inflate. Then about 4-6 breaths and good. Otherwise the larger scnozzle is was better than the supplied thing a ma jig

 

[leucadiacruiser]

If you're in the San Diego Area on Craigslist a MegaMat Duo for $250

Self-inflatable double sleeping pad

 

[wahoowad]

Exped Megamat Long-Xwide on sale at REI today - $142. I'd jump on that if you want the Megamat.

I've decided to get the Nemo Roamer, just can't find the Xlong/Xwide in stock anywhere. I like that it packs up smaller and I like the built in tabs that hold 2 of them together to make a queen bed for 2. But still, the Exped is great if you want that.

 

[4Beast]

Exped Megamat Long-Xwide on sale at REI today - $142. I'd jump on that if you want the Megamat.

I've decided to get the Nemo Roamer, just can't find the Xlong/Xwide in stock anywhere. I like that it packs up smaller and I like the built in tabs that hold 2 of them together to make a queen bed for 2. But still, the Exped is great if you want that.

that's a crazy deal. The current deal saves $100, but is nowhere near that good Exped MegaMat Duo 10 LW+ Sleeping Pad | REI Outlet

 

[Kofoed]

Exped Megamat Long-Xwide on sale at REI today - $142. I'd jump on that if you want the Megamat.

I've decided to get the Nemo Roamer, just can't find the Xlong/Xwide in stock anywhere. I like that it packs up smaller and I like the built in tabs that hold 2 of them together to make a queen bed for 2. But still, the Exped is great if you want that.

I got that for the lady. I also talked a couple camping buddies into one. Money very well spent for the aging torso

 

[yotarunner]

New to this forum, but not camping. I tried air mattress's, cots...etc for years and always woke up miserable when camping. I injured my back in a car accident years ago and it was driving me to camp less and less. I researched and broke down and spent the money on the exped last summer and its beyond amazing. I slept better at camp on it then in our new simmons beautyrest mattress at home. Nice thing is even the duo packs up way better then our cots did.

 

[richardlillard1]

I like my megamat 10, but being a bigger guy I’ve always wanted just a little more pad. I intend To purchase this soon and my megamat will be for sale.

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[TWILLY]

An exception to the rule:

I had an exped completely fail on the first night of multi-day bicycle tour in Death Valley. It caused days of sleeping discomfort and bad rest, even amidst the exhaustion of bike touring when I usually sleep great. It was a bad experience. I have not been able to bring myself to buy or use any of their products since.

 

[richardlillard1]

An exception to the rule:

I had an exped completely fail on the first night of multi-day bicycle tour in Death Valley. It caused days of sleeping discomfort and bad rest, even amidst the exhaustion of bike touring when I usually sleep great. It was a bad experience. I have not been able to bring myself to buy or use any of their products since.

Why did it fail?

 

[TWILLY]

Why did it fail?

Failed seam.

 

[hoser]

@TWILLY This was one of the the ultra lightweight Expeds, right? Not a Megamat? Did you not have a patch kit or was it irreparable?

 

[TWILLY]

@TWILLY This was one of the the ultra lightweight Expeds, right? Not a Megamat? Did you not have a patch kit or was it irreparable?

Correct; ultralight--bicycle touring. This was a decade ago, and I don't recall the model. Long linear seam failure; irreparable and a strong argument for foam.

 

[secretasiansam]

An exception to the rule:

I had an exped completely fail on the first night of multi-day bicycle tour in Death Valley. It caused days of sleeping discomfort and bad rest, even amidst the exhaustion of bike touring when I usually sleep great. It was a bad experience. I have not been able to bring myself to buy or use any of their products since.

Our first mega mat duo had a defect. Pin hole I assume. It deflated on us the first time we used it. Took it back to rei and exchanged it for a new one. No problems since.

 

[Fj81]

Have a few nights on mine now! I like it but i am not a very particular sleeper, it rolls up freaking huge though!

 

[ewillis]

I use my megamat 10 in conjunction with an extra wide Roll A Cot. There really is no going back for me. Roll a Cot + Megamat=comfortable sleep. It does pack huge tho...the Roll a Cot packs way smaller.

 

[BMThiker]

Sorta on topic, but I rigged up this kit in my truck for deflating our Thermarest Mondo King XL mattresses in our RTT.

Vacuum line deflator

I've been prepping the rig for some upcoming travel trips and this project came back to mind as I was working last weekend. I saw it done a few months ago for breaking the bead on a tire. It has many other applications and for me one is deflating air mattresses in the RTT for easier closure...

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[wapitimud]

I've never used the megamat. Although bulkier, I only use the Cabela's Army Cot and related thick pad. I sleep well on that. I would go with the wider cot from Bass Pro if I needed bigger.

Most of my camping is in garages when mechanicing, and the cots were used in a simmilar way in the army here. Put 200 troops in a local hall during a flood response; you'll want cots for that.

 

[jlm43]

We have 3 megamat 10's (1 Duo and 2 singles) and all 3 have been flawless.

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[Saddletramp]

More than 200 nights on my megamat, I can’t imagine camping without it. Best sleep I’ve ever had camping, better than any hotel bed.

 

[BMThiker]

I can’t imagine coming without it.