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Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad
The Exped Synmat UL 7 air pad provides refuge from the cold, hard ground. It features an ultra lightweight design and packs down to the size of a half-liter water bottle.
- Lofted microfiber insulation is laminated to the top and bottom of the inner walls, providing efficient 4-season warmth
- Baffled chambers evenly distribute insulation, eliminating cold spots
- Mat can be inflated by mouth; features 2 wide, low-profile, FlatValves for inflation and deflation
- Intake valve features a built-in flap to prevent air escaping when inflating; flap can be released to let a little air out when seeking out that ideal comfort zone
- Polyester fabric is UV- and abrasion-resistant; non-slip finish helps keep you on the pad
- Welded seams create airtight construction
- The Exped Synmat UL 7 air pad comes with its own stuff sack for protection during transportation
- Also includes repair kit with adhesive and fabric patches
Please note: Exped products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (56)
- Lightweight (56)
- Packs easily (53)
- Compact (52)
- Easy to inflate (45)
Cons
- Slips easily (9)
- Leaks (4)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (55)
- 3 season use (34)
- Car camping (22)
- Cold conditions (20)
- 4 season camping (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (41), Casual/ recreational (15)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (37), Comfort driven (18)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (51)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Warm
Cons
- Difficult To Inflate
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
I had to upgrade to a thicker pad and the Synmat has provided me with several nights of great sleep. I had to exchange for the 25 wide version since I'm turning in my sleep but not much of a weight penalty at all. A little tough to inflate though.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy To Inflate
- Non Slip
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
- Heavy / Bulky
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
The most important thing for me after a day of backpacking is getting a good night sleep. Boy oh boy! The best tent sleeping I have ever had. Who cares about the extra weight. What they say about inflating it --- very easy. I just started by blowing it up with my mouth and then finishing it off with the pump., Very easy. Enjoy!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
- Hard to Pack
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
I had to replace a leaky sleeping pad, and I got this one about six months ago. I've used it for late summer, fall, and winter camping. I'm 6'2" and 240 pounds, this is a very comfortable sleeping pad that doesn't leak, and stands up to a lot of tossing and turning. I've used it twice in temps between 0 and 10+, with my tent pitched over packed snow, and never felt cold. It inflates easily, and it's easy to adjust firmness. The only complaint I have is that it's time consuming to get all the air out of the pad in order to fold it up and get it into the very snug stuff sack. It also took a while to figure out how to fold the pad so that it would actually fit into the stuff sack. But the more I use it, the easier it's getting to fully deflate and pack.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Climbing
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
great pad, little pricy but man does it pack small and it's super lite and very comfortable.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
We camp every month, in all weather conditions.
I look for the lightest, best equipment that is as flexible as possible so I can afford better. I would say we are ultra light campers so we can bring more comfort items. This Pad is all of that to me. I put it inside my bivvy for summer-through winter camping. The full length and width means I never slip off, putting it in the bivvy stops it from shifting and protects it too. All I add is sleeping bags to go through all seasons. It is very light and very comfortable. The valve system is a dream and it's thinner height and R value let me take full advantage of all components of my sleep system, getting perfect fit every time
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
I've gone from a traditional backpacker to a lightweight backpacker over the years, moving from large pads to 3/4 size ones to save weight. Problem is I began to lose sleep due to being increasingly uncomfortable. Getting older and being a side sleeper didn't help either. Fortunately the pads keep getting lighter so I decided to go for comfort and tried the SynMat UL 7 LW. It is huge, very comfortable and a breeze to inflate if you use the Schnozzel pump bag. Great product, very good design, and comfortable and quiet to sleep on against your skin, unlike the NeoAirs. Highly recommended and worth the weight!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
I was looking for a pad that would pack small and not weigh me down but still offer decent comfort that bringing a pad does. I would recommend this pad!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Warm
Cons
- May Be Delicate
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
This was the last part of my lightweight sleeping system and it rocks. I'm a side sleeper with a down blanket, liner, and tarp tent. With this, my entire sleep system and shelter is just at 3 pounds with a little extra for the "schnozzle" and waterproof stow bag (5oz.)
With this pad I sleep comfortably on my side, front, or back; I've not fallen off; I've not felt a rock; I've not felt cold from beneath me; the Exped bag and schnozzle allows me to inflate it at altitude and not get dizzy. It's not noisy and it keeps its air pressure for many days.
Yes, it is fragile and that's why its a sleeping pad and not a campfire seat or water raft. I'm willing to sit on a rock around the fire so I can sleep on air.
I like Exped's thinking on their gear.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
I have tried many different pads and this one is by far the best so far.
One thing I hate is not getting a good nights sleep and this pad did the trick.
I have a rotator cuff injury that is sensitive to pressure. I am a side sleeper as well and usually never fully zip the sleeping back up so that my arm rests under my head while I sleep. The sleeping bag is more of a blanket for me. I find that in sleeping this way and drapping your bag out over the pad it tends to keep the pad warm as well which means no cold spots when you roll over!
I have only had this pad out a few times and can say that it might take a few nights to get used to the exact amount of air to blow into the pad to allow you that comfortable nights sleep but it is worth it.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad:
Comfort is amazing in such a small and light package. I've only used it one trip, four nights, with nightime lows in low 40s so not a good test of the isulation but never slept better on a patch of hillsope I "leveled" with my boots. The pad never felt cold. The two valve system works great and easy to inflate in a couple minutes. I'm 5'10, 190# and my hips and shoulders didn't bottom out on the ground and it's wide enough. I think those pros had lot to do with the compfort. Only time will tell if it's durable.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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