How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

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The thickest camping mat from Exped, the Exped MegaMat Max Duo sleeping pad offers an additional 50% thickness compared to the MegaMat for enhanced support and pressure relief while sleeping.
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View the Exped MegaMat Product LineView all Exped Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 10.6 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Packed Size | 11 x 31.1 inches |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 6 inches |
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 52 x 6 inches |
| Weight | 13 lbs. 2.6 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Been sleeping on the MegaMat Max 15 (6") every night for the past three years. Not something to ever put in a backpack, but for car camping, RV, boat, cabin or home it's extraordinary. You'll be getting custom sheet sets; Exped's fitted sheet is for their 4" mats. Full XL is closest standard sheet size. My only critique would be that this mat is not in a standard mattress size, and it's also too wide to fit in a 50" width (2-person) tent. Get whatever size works for your needs but get the "Max" (6" depth), which allows for a softer feel without bottoming out. If you do take it into the outdoors, the 10+ R-value will turn deep winter into deep comfort. Worth the money; no other air mattress or camping mat compares.
I’m entering my second year using this sleeping mat, and I love it. First use last year was on concrete and I never felt cold. Be used it for up to 7 nights in a row and only ever top it off after the first inflating. I’ve used foam and latex mats, air mattresses, thin backpacking pads, and tri-folding mats. I wake up happy every morning on my MegaMat.
The previous version of this item was much more comfortable. I have a feeling that the coring of foam is to save money on materials while still charging a premium price point. I may try to find the previous model and trade this one in
The first time I slept on this, I slept 16 hours straight without even realizing it. It’s the real deal. Life changing for camping and glamping alike. Challenging to deflate to a small size, so absolutely not backpacking friendly. But oh so comfortable!