Thread: Sleeping mats

I've used an Exped ul7 for about the last 5 years and really like it. Weights 450gms (7cm thick) but I see they now do a lite version at only 390 gms (5cm). Has an R value of of 3.3 or temp rating of -4
Recently purchased the Exped SynMat HL. Its a tapered cut which keeps the weight down but reduces the amount of foot area right down. I'm a restless sleeper and managed to say on it rather than sliding off. It weights 430 gms (9cm thick), has an R value of 4.9 and temp rating down to -17. Both come with a Schnozzel Pumpbag UL for inflation that can also be used as a dry bag.
Never slept on a Thermarest mat, which are a bit more expensive and have been told they are really noisy to sleep on but others may be able to comment on that.
Both purchased from Bivouac but the latter was on line only