Exped - DeepSleep

Look into exped insulated pads. They use insulation instead of the reflective inner layer other manufacturers are now using. Insulation instead of reflective layer is quieter, warm, but a bit heavier. Can’t stand the crinkly noise produced by reflective layer models.

That’s a legit complaint. Ive tried pads from every company and NONE has solved the noise caused by the sleeping bag sliding around on the pad. But the newer reflective tech layers that are inside the pads add an additional crinkling noise that the reflective layer makes when it moves. So yeah, the exped still makes noise but I find they’re less noisy than the reflective pads. I turn over nonstop all night long and am insanely sensitive to noise. I suspect pad reviewers who claim ANY current pad is silent probably aren’t turning over very much or are simply less sensitive to the noise. Overall, i find expeds less noisy.

I had a Tensor and it was uncomfortable for me as well. I’ve found Exped inflatable pads comfortable. My favorite right now though is the Neoloft.

I'd say Exped but the "self-inflate" part is a lie. Otherwise they're the best

I have three; Exped Ultra 5R, Exped Flex, and Exped Deep Sleep. Ultra & Flex are my backpacking pads and the Deep Sleep is for car camping. Side and back sleeper that runs hot. Spring/summer/fall in the PNW. Go wide/long since you like to roll around.

Exped and Nemo both have thick pads and they aren’t crinkly like Thermarest. :)

Check if you actually need the LXW, or regular wide is enough. The LXW is quite large, which has merits, but unless the sleeper is 6'+ or indeed quite wide, it is excessive. Also, make sure your tent has room for a ton of Megamats before you commit to buying a lot of Megamats. Maybe start with one for your wife and see how it goes. They tend to take up a lot more space than one would think. Also, Megamat Deepsleep is a bit cheaper than the 10. Depending on the needs, that model can be enough (it is still quite cushy, has all the same core / support).

Exped and Nemo both have thick pads and they aren’t crinkly like Thermarest. :)

xped makes a great pad/mattress, it's kind of a cross between the two, mine has lasted for years

Self inflating foam + air. ExPed Deep Sleep 7.5. It doesn’t feel like an air mattress.

I have three; Exped Ultra 5R, Exped Flex, and Exped Deep Sleep. Ultra & Flex are my backpacking pads and the Deep Sleep is for car camping. Side and back sleeper that runs hot. Spring/summer/fall in the PNW. Go wide/long since you like to roll around.

Something to consider is that the deepsleep is 1”/2.5cm thinner, but it’s ironically warmer.  Exped had to core out the foam of the megamat to keep it a reasonable size/weight/maintain packability.  The deepsleep is a solid piece of foam, so it’s warmer.  It’s already a bit thinner, so it doesn’t have to sacrifice anything for size/weight/packability.

The thing is built like a frikken tank, and I love it. Sure I could go lighter with the Ultra but I just love how strong the Dura line feels. I also have the DeepSleep for car camping and it's in the same vein. Very comfortable both, but I do love the added cushion in the foam mats.

The rule I've always heard is 1R for every 10 degrees below 70 as a \*minimum\* for survival, similar to how a sleeping bag rated at 0 means you'll be comfortable-ish around 10-20. Following this you'd be looking at a R5-6 at 15-50 so you're right on the edge of that. Applying the same 'comfort' rule you'd want a 6-8 depending on if you like sleeping cooler (6-7) or warmer (7-8) Exped Dura 8 (or DeepSleep \[R9\] if car camping) would be a strong contender for me in those temps. My philosophy is you can always vent heat if you're too hot in the cold, but if you're cold in the cold, you're cold.

I like my Exped Deep Sleep 7.5.

Check if you actually need the LXW, or regular wide is enough. The LXW is quite large, which has merits, but unless the sleeper is 6'+ or indeed quite wide, it is excessive. Also, make sure your tent has room for a ton of Megamats before you commit to buying a lot of Megamats. Maybe start with one for your wife and see how it goes. They tend to take up a lot more space than one would think. Also, Megamat Deepsleep is a bit cheaper than the 10. Depending on the needs, that model can be enough (it is still quite cushy, has all the same core / support).

I'd say Exped but the "self-inflate" part is a lie. Otherwise they're the best

I used one for a bit and it definitely collects condensation. It did feel good for my back though. Ended up investing in an Ex Ped camping mattress, full size for me and my spouse. Takes up the same amount of space in the car but fits 2 people and no condensation problem. Also purchased a $20 rechargeable micro air pump to inflate it fast. They’re not the cheapest, but also didn’t get sore back after a week on it.

Look into exped insulated pads. They use insulation instead of the reflective inner layer other manufacturers are now using. Insulation instead of reflective layer is quieter, warm, but a bit heavier. Can’t stand the crinkly noise produced by reflective layer models.

two kids 11 and 8, we use 2x duo size exped deep sleep 7.5 mats, and we split one parent one kid on each mat using double size sleeping bags works well enough, but I expect at some point the kids will want to be in their own sleeping bags, so we will split the double sleeping bags into separate bags one negative about sharing a double size mat is that the firmness will be set by the heaviest sleeper on the mat, so me (260lbs) setting the mat to my comfort level means my son or daughter always will be sleeping on a firm mat

Which Expeds are you talking about? I ask because their backpacking ones are about the same weight as competitors. But the Megamat and Deepsleep are not for backpacking, but massively more comfortable, obviously.

That’s a legit complaint. Ive tried pads from every company and NONE has solved the noise caused by the sleeping bag sliding around on the pad. But the newer reflective tech layers that are inside the pads add an additional crinkling noise that the reflective layer makes when it moves. So yeah, the exped still makes noise but I find they’re less noisy than the reflective pads. I turn over nonstop all night long and am insanely sensitive to noise. I suspect pad reviewers who claim ANY current pad is silent probably aren’t turning over very much or are simply less sensitive to the noise. Overall, i find expeds less noisy.

For comfy camping (not backpacking) my husband and I have our own exped deepsleep 7.5 pads and keep them bound together with a very thick mattress topper. We also bring our own real pillows and either blankets or sleeping bags (depending on the temps). We originally tried sharing an air mattress, but he's about 80 pounds heavier than me, and every time he shifted, I was jostled all over the place. We also tried to use our backpacking pillows, but that just wasn't feasible. Our sleep setup does take up a lot of room when packing, but it's honestly worth it so we can both be well rested and have the best time camping.

I can't remember if ours is an exped or not, but it's a double size one for my wife and I. I remember kind of cringing at the price initially, I think I paid double what our sleeping bag cost. Total game changer. We sleep so comfortably, even in 30 F temperatures.

Exped is the current king of the semi self inflating mattresses but there are other worthy considerations which are more affordable, especially on sale. I went with a Lost Horizon I found on clearance for half price. Probably not as bomb proof as the Exped, but after about a dozen trips this summer it’s going strong without issues. The bottom line is these type of mattresses are exponentially more comfortable than anything else on the market. I will never go back. The only drawback is they don’t roll up small.

The same way we sleep comfortably at home, on two separate mattresses lol. I HIGHLY recommend the Exped DeepSleep mat. We have two single mats that we put a double fitted sheet over to keep together. Sometimes we zip two sleeping bags together to keep warm, other times I use a sleeping bag as a blanket, and he uses a standard fleece blanket. The two mats isolate our movements from each other, but we can still be close.