How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

Transform your vehicle into a convenient and cozy overnight spot with the Exped MegaMat Auto sleeping pad. The 4 in. thick pad is extremely comfortable—and ideal for side sleepers.
Imported.
View the Exped MegaMat Product LineView all Exped Self-inflating PadsBest Use | Camping |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Semirectangular |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
R-Value | 8.1 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | 27.6 x 11.8 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 4 inches |
Dimensions | 77.6 x 52/41 (head/foot) x 4 inches |
Weight | 7 lbs. 15.9 oz. |
Gender | Unisex |
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I have a 2023 Honda crv, with a simple platform to level out the back when the seats are folded down. My partner is 6’4” and I’m 5’3”. The 41” wide section is towards the back and that’s where we lay our heads. We also slide front seat all the way forward. It gives my bf room for his feet and the wider part allows my legs to hold the flamingo pose I end up in all the time. It’s very comfortable, you can inflate it so it’s firm or softer. We also top it with a 3 “ foam mattress. Together our weight is close to 500 lbs and it’s holding up after several uses. 5/5 definitely do recommend. Worth the price. Inflating can be time consuming but I’m glad we don’t need a pump.
I bought this for my Tesla Model Y and it fits perfectly. Great for taking a snooze in the back of my vehicle for car camping. Seems to be very durable and very, very comfortable. I'm really glad to see companies getting rid of PFAS and forever chemicals: I sold all of my toxic "waterproof" "PFC DWR" gear to replace it with healthier products.
We bought this several months ago and have used it both in our car and in our tent. We even flew with it out west to camp in the national parks. It is the best sleep I have ever had camping. You may need a platform in your car to keep it level but it’s VERY comfortable. It also folds pretty easily and is lightweight. Sometimes it can be hard to deflate quickly, and you should let it inflate for a few hours before puffing up to sleep. Overall it’s really high quality and totally worth the good sleep. We recently slept on just this with a wool blanket on a wood platform in Acadia and it was cozy and warm. We will probably purchase a second one in the future, either a smaller one for solo camping or a big one for family trips. Definitely worth the hype.
Quite comfortable. But mine took much more time to plump the first time, glad I started two weeks early! I needed it. Also oh Bessie was it hard to put the valve back in if it falls out. Really? The greatest minds and that’s the best system? Never rolling it up.