exped synmatt?

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exped synmatt?

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Who has one and what do theg think comfort and pack size to traditional self inflating matt...j cant afford the down one..

7.5cm thick and long please..
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Re: exped synmatt?

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I've had one for a few years now (The yellow one). I'm a terrible sleeper when it comes to camping but I find it good. If I had a choice I would go for the wider model if they do one.

It packs up very small, perhaps just taller than a coke can. Mine needs something to inflate it, and you can use the Exped Pillow for this, so it doubles up for its uses. The pillow goes down to about the size of a coke can too. I'd get another if this one ever had issues.
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Re: exped synmatt?

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Cheers ive used thermarest basecamp for years but its too large a pack size now....
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Re: exped synmatt?

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I use a synmat 9 LW. Very comfy and decent pack size. Keeps my auld bones pain free and warm.
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Re: exped synmatt?

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Synmat 9LW here as well. Very good sleep on that mat, just don't over inflate it as it's not as comfy.

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Re: exped synmatt?

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Cracking mat if a bit pricey, the other thing I considered was the Helinox bed as they are supposed to be very comfy.
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I use my synmat on a Chinese copy helinox bed. Cot only cost £23 delivered. Excellent combination even in coldest weather.
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Re: exped synmatt?

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This is very interesting information. Thank for sharing. For sure your suggestions will help me with
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Re: exped synmatt?

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I’ve got a very basic exped, which is fine it packs up far smaller than a thermarest, I also occasionally nick my wife’s down filled one which is like sleeping on a luxury mattress. They are both a bit more fiddly and time consuming to pump up and fold up,than thermarest but in my opinion are well worth it.
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Re: exped synmatt?

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Synmat LW for me. Comfy on loads of different surfaces.
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