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Exped Ultra 7R Sleeping Pad
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With 700-fill-power down insulation and a 7.1 R-value, the Exped Ultra 7R sleeping pad offers warmth for the coldest conditions, and at 1 lb. 6 oz. in size Medium, it carries easily to remote locales.
Key Details
Insulated
Yes
Pad Thickness (in.)
3.5 inches
Weight
Medium: 1 lb. 6 oz.
Medium Wide: 1 lb. 12 oz.
Long Wide: 1 lb. 14 oz.
- Recommended for 4-season use, on snow and/or icy ground, and for backpackers who simply want the highest insulation available
- Mat is 3.5 in. thick, providing ample comfort against rocky, rooty, uneven terrain
- 20-denier, 100% recycled polyester fabric is incredibly light weight; nonslip finish helps keep you on the pad
- 700-fill goose down provides an incredibly high R-value and excellent longevity
- Interior hydrolysis-resistant laminate is impervious to bacteria and moisture, which can degrade typical polyurethane coatings, ensuring an air tight mat for many years
- Internal welded baffles separate air chambers, creating a fully cushioned and stable sleep surface and preventing cold spots without excessive weight and bulk
- Air chambers are oriented head-to-toe, so the pad becomes slightly wider when weighted
- Oversize outer chambers form the Exped Comfort Cradle, helping to keep you centered and secured on the pad
- Vertical baffle orientation also reduces end-of-baffle welds, increasing lifespan of the pad
- R-value of 7.1 makes this a great choice for adventures in extreme cold conditions, providing the highest level of insulation from ground temperature in an ultralight mat
- Durable, easy-to-use, one-way Flat Valves provide a high volume of airflow so you can quickly inflate/deflate the pad
- Flat Valves also eliminate the hard-to-soft interface of standard pad valves, reducing wear points and prolonging pad life
- Includes Schnozzel pump bag for inflation (weight: 2.1 oz.), a stuff sack for protection during transportation, and a repair kit with adhesive and fabric patches
Imported.
View all Exped Air Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Down |
| R-Value | 7.1 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | Medium: 5.5 x 9.1 inches Medium Wide: 5.5 x 10.6 inches Long Wide: 5.9 x 10.6 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 3.5 inches |
| Dimensions | Medium: 72 x 20.5 x 3.5 inches Medium Wide: 72 x 25.6 x 3.5 inches Long Wide: 77.6 x 25.6 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | Medium: 1 lb. 6 oz. Medium Wide: 1 lb. 12 oz. Long Wide: 1 lb. 14 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Comfortable!
New2BPing3 years ago
I really like this pad. It kept me warm in 50 degree weather. It was lightweight and packs nicely in my bag. I will soon be trying it out in 30 and below. It wraps up easily, and the pump sack can be used as a dry bag which came in handy. It takes about 5 full bags to fill up. The material is a tad lighter. It you put too much weight in one area like with your hand you can feel the ground, but when laying in your side or back you can’t feel the ground. I am an active sleeper and this worked really well for me.
New2BPing
Los Angeles, CA
32 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sleeps comfortable but not dependable
Butler1 year ago
These pads keep you warm and are very comfortable, but my first one had a pin leak that just progressed even when i tried to intervene on a backpack, and then a catastrophic failure while summiting Kilimanjaro. The pad exploded while doing the Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro. The feathers went everywhere in the tent. it was impossible to clean up the feathers. When we opened the tent, our guide said we looked like chickens from the feathers sticking to us, LOL. I don't make any reviews, but I felt this one was needed.
Butler
MT
21 people found this review helpful
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New2BPing
Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable!
3 years ago
I really like this pad. It kept me warm in 50 degree weather. It was lightweight and packs nicely in my bag. I will soon be trying it out in 30 and below. It wraps up easily, and the pump sack can be used as a dry bag which came in handy. It takes about 5 full bags to fill up. The material is a tad lighter. It you put too much weight in one area like with your hand you can feel the ground, but when laying in your side or back you can’t feel the ground. I am an active sleeper and this worked really well for me.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
SirEdmund
So far so good
3 years ago
You have to get the wide version. When you lay on it you instantly understand you made the right choice. So far I have used it twice the temps were varying between 0-6C. I havent really put them on the ground I have camped on a flat wooden surface thats why cant comment on slipping and warmth of the pad. But god it was comfy, the best ever sleep I have ever had in a tent. I am a side sleeper and normally with thinner pads I thouch the ground and I turn from side to side every couple of hours because of sore sides. But this was really really comfy. Schnozzel pump is easy to use, 4-5 sloppy pump is enough to fill the pad. I will update about the warmth during winter.
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
Sdbpa
Leesburg, VA
Great Sleeping Pad
1 year ago
I used this sleeping pad recently on a 77 mile hike on the AT through Shenandoah NP. The first 2 nights were in the 30s and the remainder in low 40s. I am a slide sleeper with some low back issues and this air mattress was great to sleep on. It was quiet and comfortable and IMO, worth the money if you want a good nights sleep. It is a bit heavy, but for me the weight is worth it. The nozzle fits and seals well, it just takes about 5 minutes to inflate once you get the hang of it. It folds back easy and fits back into its stuff sack. It fit nicely in my one man tent with room to spare at the head, food, and sides.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
SusieQ
Comfy
1 year ago
Very comfy pad. I wanted to upgrade my Thermarest Neoair to something wider and not as noisy and this was great not noisy at all, easy to blow up with the pump sack also tried a mini air pump and that worked too. I was able to try it out car camping and some back packing down into the 40s I'm a cold sleeper and I was getting a little clammy with this pad using a 55 degree sleeping bag so can't wait to try it in colder weather. The cons it is hard to get back into the stuff sack, every time I had to roll it a couple times before it finally went in properly and it's heavier than my last pad but that's a trade off for the extra width and I'm short wish they would make a short wide pad for us petite people.
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
Sdpc2
Charlotte, NC
Initially liked them, until the went flat
1 year ago
I purchased two of these, one for myself, and one for my wife. My initial thoughts were that they were well-made, comfortable and packed up quite small. Unfortunately after about 3 or 4 uses, both of them developed leaks and we ended sleeping on airless pads
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'5"
No, I do not recommend this product
HobbesMom
Raleigh NC
excellent mat for a colder sleeper in any weather
2 years ago
I have not pushed the limits of this mat, having used it only down to 40 degrees, but it is very comfortable, easy to inflate, and kept me toasty warm. I am an active sleeper and this mat kept me comfortable in every position without the noise of some other inflatable, high R value mats.
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
Candice
Orange, California
Side Sleeper
1 year ago
I am so happy I gave this pad a try! I have gone through countless different sleeping pads, and have woken up from horrible body pain or numb limbs. This pad is a game changer for me! I am a side sleeper and I tend to move a lot in my sleep. I was absolutely comfortable in every position on this pad! 10/10 Recommend!
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
CarolT
Ohio
Great for Winter Camping
2 years ago
I bought this for a winter campout in a 3-sided shelter and it kept me warm at 20 degrees in my sleeping bag. I could tell if I rolled over and was hanging over the edge as I instantly felt the cold.
Colorado
Denver, CO
Best sleeping pad
2 years ago
my only complaint is that it's so comfortable, i don't want to get out of my tent in the morning.
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Yes , I recommend this product
Quinton
Pennsylvania
Perfect for sleeping onto of snow or frozen ground
1 year ago
I recently bought exped 7r sleeping to go camping for the weekend. There was about 4" of snow on the ground under my matt and I stayed perfectly warm. It was in the low 20s Fahrenheit. The matt was comfortable however it definitely doesn't pack down as small as a lower r rated bag so I would use as a winter only pad.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
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