I've got an exped downmat and really rate it. Light, v warm and comfortable. Without wanting to jinx anything, I'm 94kg and it has lasted 5 years (I think) without rupture so far.
Liked On: 12-01-2024, 11:58 AM
I have used the expeds, no problems. Have old self inflating thermarests use on camp stretchers under mattress's now and they must be 30yrs plus. Would recommend going to a wide mat for the bit...
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 08:58 PM
Bought a Exped synmat ul some years back, after using a thermarest for donkeys. First fly camp it was great. second time I used it was on flat grass..with a canvas ground sheet. Woke up flat on the...
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 08:57 PM
I have a Exped, haven't used it a lot but it's pretty comfortable.
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 08:56 PM
Thermarest Xtherm is the best you can get warmth wise, heavy fabric underneath and lighter fabric on top. They aren't the lightest but are pretty good weight wise, you won't regret spending the...
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 08:56 PM
I have a few expeds and they have been great. I buy them from bivouac in Wellington when they are on sale. https://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/camping-and-tramping/sleeping-mats/exped.html
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 08:56 PM
I also have a Nemo. It's thick and warm but it's a big unit, its more comfortablethan my own bed. I have the cosmo, I think there are more compact models. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 10:55 PM
I have a Nemo. Look for fabric thickness
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 10:55 PM
Darn....the bolt is on the right side too! Good job mate
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 10:52 PM
The Expeds are bloody awesome bang for your buck at the weight range. I have the Dura 6R for chopper trips when I want insane luxury- the standard Ultra series are bloody good- 5R is probably ideal...
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 10:09 PM
I use an exped down mate. Dura 6R https://www.bivouac.co.nz/gear/camping-and-tramping/sleeping-mats/exped-dura-6r-sleeping-mats.html They were about $278 last week when a mate was looking after...
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 08:55 PM
I'm running an Exped synmat 7 winter. Fairly warm, about 600g, has inflation bag with it. Got mine on sale for $182 a couple of years ago.
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 08:54 PM
After 23 years (it had a pretty easy life) my old Thermarest guidelite finally failed so I looked into all the options. I ended up with a Rab Stratosphere 4 from Hyperride with 25% off boxing day...
Liked On: 09-01-2024, 08:54 PM
9m Whitetail on Rakiura.
Liked On: 20-12-2023, 11:54 AM
Yes Cerakote colour called graphite
Liked On: 19-12-2023, 10:51 AM