Thread: Exped down mats

Originally Posted by craigc

yeah, might have to invest in a pillow... Don't tell anyone though...

MT winecask bladder,1 for pillow,1 for camp water

I brought a couple of down mats recently after lusting after them for a while.

XS Downmat 7 for the mrs when we camp with the kids or for me when I have to carry it.
L Synmat 9 for me when we camp with the kids or I sleep in the carpark.

Xped have lighter mats now that are just as light as the neo air. Look for the ultralight synmats. They are lighter than the one I brought due to the fact that they have less insulation (200g synmat 9, 150g synmap 7, 50g ul synmat) so you can take your pick as to your weight\warmth trade off.

Do bear in mind that if you use a downmat then you can save weight on the sleeping bag as you are loosing less warmth to the ground. Conversely if you buy a super lightweight mat and then have to take a bivi bag or tent in dry weather to avoid punctures then you are not really saving anything.