Exped - Dura Series

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 have an Exped. Not loud. And of them can make some noise sliding about on say tent floors, depending on the relative texture etc of the fabrics. Not way to know for sure until you try it. Or, more easily, just use something between them if it's an issue.

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 currently use an Exped Ultra 7R which packs smaller, is lighter, and has an additional 2 R value than the S2S pad. They also have a 5R pad that�s even lighter. I have yet to find any down side to Exped other than they�re a bit on the costly side. I�m not sure about the S2S pad, but many 4 season pads have a crinkling sound from the reflective insulation layer, but my pad is much more muffled than most others with that layer. The noise alone is a winner for me since I tend to move a lot while sleeping.

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 have an Exped Dura 3R and it�s very warm and so far, has proven to be durable. I�ve taken it down to 30�f with no extra foam pad beneath and slept warm. Never had any air leak out. I�m not a huge fan of the vertical baffles, but I must say that the edge baffles being slightly thicker does help keep me centered. Exped uses a microfiber insulation on these pads instead of reflective film, and I�m sold on it. I intended to swap the Exped for the new Sea to Summit Etherlite XR that has reflective insulation, but I shivered my way through a 42�f night on it.

I really like my exped. I bought it on sale from REI and I still thought it was expensive but in retrospect it�s worth full price. I have [this](https://a.co/d/jbKmmg3) air pump and it works great. I have a double & single pad and have no issues getting them back in their storage bag. Not familiar with the other one you�re looking at fwiw.

Any Exped Med-Wide pads fit the bill. Incredibly comfy to boot. They are more expensive but a good nights sleep it worth it imo. Best investment I made for camping. I got my Deep Sleep for just over $100 on sale.

Megamat is a good choice. We have one and like it. Yes they can be punctured, but they�re expanding foam, not just air, and they�re easy to repair. They�re also warm when the weather is cold. We also have these for multi-day river trips, and I actually prefer them to the Exped. Sooooo comfy, and tough as nails. [Landing Pad](https://www.aire.com/product/30-landing-pads/) You can just strap them together with a cam strap. Either way, you�re right to abandon air mattresses.

I have an Exped Duo that looks just like that and is probably more comfortable than my real bed at home.

I went with the Exped after feeling them out at REI�. I did have an issue with the Exped and was able to exchange it�. Remember that ultra light means it�s less durable, so tough terrain could damage an air pad while sleeping in it�.

I used to have a S2S pad and I really liked their baffle design. I replaced it with an exped but even though it�s thicker it doesn�t feel as good to me.

Exped's Duras are super comfy, and they make an 8R one.

After various attempts of finding the right set up: Exped on top of a cot. Watch for REI sales for the Exped, and watch the garage sale area for the cot.

Quieter than the tensor. I use the 5R, wife has the Nemo

REI or Nemo (or exped, but imo either get the REI for less or the Nemo if packed size is important to you). I�m talking about their self inflating foam and air mattress in the two person size. And get a backpacking quilt from feathered friends.

Exped 5R is awesome. May be a little out of the price range but worth it.

Check REI Resupply for an Exped, they�re an excellent product but often returned because of user error

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.

A sleeping pad is not the spot you sacrifice for the minuscule weight savings possible. I use an Exped mat that is like 4� thick, extra wide, XL, and insulated and I�m not even sure it�s heavier than the 1� Thermarest I used for 20 yrs prior.

I (64M) always used a cot when camping. REI had Expeds on sale and I have read such good things about them, so I bought one. They are the best mattress for camping I have ever used. Even weighing 230lbs, side sleeper, I would have a tough time touching the ground through the mattress. They are quick to fill up with the enclosed hand pump and quick to deflate. They are light and I now prefer it over the cot that I have used for many years.

Exped pads are highly underrated!

I'm heavier and shorter than you and side sleep on Exped mats just fine.

This would be my recommendation too. 75 denier interwoven with 170 denier. Definitely not an ultralight, but feels bullet proof, warm as anything, still super comfortable when dialed in. NOTE: if you have a sleeping bag with pad pocket or are using any sort of fitted cover, this pad is quite thick and large. Make sure your dimensions work.

i have several Expeds and I don't think they're that loud at all.

I have the 5r and love it. Exped rules.

I like my Exped 5R. 2 valves. a really nice inflation bag. Not very expensive. Comfortable. Just finished a trip in Alaska with it. Temps were 1C to 10C. Mine is the Long and Wide model and it comes in at 785 grams. Insulation rating of 5R. I'm an all over the place sleeper. I use an Enlighted Equipment quilt (with a foot box) instead of a bag.

I've got an Exped 5R in a long/wide size. It's listed as 77.6" x 25.6" x 3". I had a 7R a couple of years ago in the same size. It was a 3.5" thick mattress though. Honestly they've been some of the comfiest sleeping pads I've owned. I'm pretty much the same size as you are as well. I'm 6'2" and 215. I've never found the size of the pad to be too short or narrow. And I toss and turn like I'm clothes in a dryer. There's plenty of thickness to keep you from sinking in even if you're a side sleeper. The only downside to the pad is it's packed size. Which is bulkier than the traditional suggested sleeping pads, but it's really not that bad for what you get. Also I just looked at the Megamat. The 5R has a higher r-value, is still 3" vs 4", but that megamat packed size isn't worth the extra space at all in my opinion. I think the bulk of the megamat will cause more problems than it solves in the long run.

I (64M) swear by my Exped. Not cheap but comfort in a relatively small package. It comes in a bag that can be attached to anything. YMMV

The 3R is a pretty incredibly value for an 18oz pad at around $150. The 5R is probably better for being in Maine outside of summer.

+1 on this, I tried several pads (foam and inflatable) as a side sleeper and the Expeds are AMAZING. I actually get good nights sleep on trail with them and they�re pretty good in terms of weight. I�ve got the 3R, 5R, and 7R versions now. The inflating part takes some getting used to (�schnozzle bag�) but is kinda fun. At least they don�t advertise themselves as �self-inflating� like some other pads that don�t actually self inflate.

This is my thinking too. Rab may be pricey, but it�s good. I just can�t find much reliable info,tests or reviews on the Rab sleeping pads. Was hoping to find it here. Since some miserable hikes with leaking Thermarests back in the day I switched back to a thick ccf foam winter mat. But that obviously was a step back in sleeping comfort. So since then I combined it with a self inflatable. That�s why a R5 will do for me.

I�m a sidesleeper that also uses an Exped pad (3R). I find it very comfortable and it�s light and warm enough for my purposes. I have the standard mummy shape.

I am a 220lb chunk side sleeper and the Exped 3R has been good to me for a long time at this point. Just have to deflate it a little bit so that it cradles you and it is pretty supportive. Its not like sleeping on my Megamat or anything but not too bad in the backcountry. The Xlite kept me up all night, the Exped does not, at all.

Get an exped airbed. I've tried a lot of selfinflating mats, but i always end up blowing them up by mouth and than have les comfort sleeping than with the exped mats and be sorry i bought them. The investment in an exped is worth it, especially the air bag to blow them up is genius.

I like my Exped 3R. Doesn�t sound like a potato chip bag when you move around.

My Rapide SL insulated is very comfortable but nowhere close 4r. It might be 2r. Maybe. I just replaced it with the REI helix. 1oz heavier, but even more comfortable and a �true� 4.9r. They retail for $160. Exped 5r is also comfortable, warm, and has a great pump sack - although I suspect they�re getting ready to revamp them in the spring and they�ll be a decent amount more compact and lighter then. But you�ll probably find good Black Friday deals on the current one.

We have expeds and they are awesome. At our heaviest using them I think one of us topped out about 215lbs and comfort wasn't compromised at all. We are both side sleepers. Hopefully someone closer in size to you will respond, but I hope that's slightly helpful! Add: I did just look and exped states their weight limit is 330. So maybe that might not be the best option.

Expeds seem to be durable, I really like how comfy mine are also

I have the dura 6r, and ultra 5 mummy which hasn�t been used yet, the dura pad seems insanely durable although the ultra seems like it will be fine for durability also, seems like they are known for reliable sleeping pads so easy to reccomend

I second this. Love my exped 3R and 5R. The UL 5R is ~$160 and sleeps better than thicker pads I've used