Exped Downmat 7 Sleeping Pad

Exped Downmat 7 Sleeping Pad

Warm up to the notion of sleeping on snow and cold rocks with Expeds Downmat 7 air mattress This downfilled mattress features high loft goose down with three times the insulating warmth of any mat with a similar weight so it helps keep your backpacking and climbing sleeping bags working at their optimal thermal rating potential Exped noted in recent studies that heat loss to the ground is often three times greater than heat loss to exposed air which means that many climbers snowshoe enthusiasts and winter backpackers are better off spending their money on a better mattress than warmer sleeping bags with lower temperature ratings The Exped Downmat 7 air mattress can reduce heat loss by a staggering 65 and because the mattress is insulated with down instead of foam it packs into a diminutive 10 x 5 in stuff sack While the Exped Downmat 7 air mattress could compress further light foam barriers built into the mattress prevent the down from sifting through the valves or migrating between the baffled chambers eliminating cold spots This Exped Downmat 7 includes a distinctive pumppacksack that allows quick and full inflation within minutes so you never have to worry about the humidity in your breath dampening the down fill the down fill has a special Nocar treatment to minimize condensation throughout many seasons of use If you need a little more cushion and more thermal protection for outright frigid conditions check out the Exped Downmat 9

• Fast-drying, slip-resistant laminated polyester cover fabric
• 8.8 oz. (250 g.) 700-fill high loft goose down with a Nocar treatment to minimize condensation
• Slip-free textured polyester surface
• High frequency welded seams and valves
• Baffle construction eliminates cold spots while enhancing cushion
• Pump packsack included
• Loops attach pump packsack to mattress so it doubles as a pillow
• Temperature rated to +1F (-17c)
• Expanded thickness: 2.8 in. (7 cm.)
• Open dimensions: 70 x 20. in. (178 x 52 cm.)
• Rolled dimensions: 7 x 5 in. (19 x 15 cm.)
• Total weight: 28 oz. (790 g.)

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Reviews - Exped Downmat 7 Sleeping Pad

Kris - 09/27/2005

Beyond my expectation!
I have a bad disc in my lower back so Ive been looking for some major comfort and warmth during colder season backpacking. The Downmat 7 fulfilled my needs beyond expectation. The stuff sack is pure genius, from inflation of the mat to being a down filled pillow. The mat itself radiated back so much of my body heat that I opened up my sleeping bag and just used it like a blanket while I slept directly on the Downmat 7. For me, the weight (2lb) was is well worth the comfort for my back (and Im an ultra light backpacker!). The price hurt a little, yet I have to say worth it.

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Kevin Dupre - 08/07/2005

Light warm sleeping pad
Exped downmat 7 is well made rugged sleeping mat. It packs small and is warm creating a barrier between you and the ground. Comfort level is great.

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Carrolleigh C - 07/31/2005

Lush comfort and easy of operation make this product great
I was impressed how easy the mat pumped up. Mine is fit with a Big Agnes sleeping bag. A married system! I've used self inflating models many times but am now converted! Great product.

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Gary - 04/18/2006

light weight, pump works, and can be used as pillow.
would purchase again

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JustDouxIt - 02/06/2006

Pump Sack takes practice
Sept 2005 I purchased the DownMat 7 Regular length ($139 includes stuff sack/pump) over the Therm a Rest Womens ProLite 4 ($90 self-inflating + $13 for stuff sack) Pros: Its 4 inches longer in length (I have an extra long sleeping bag ALL of me fit on the pad) Its 1.3 inches thicker which made sleeping on my side more comfortable Its 3 oz lighter It packed up 1 inch shorter making for a better fit inside my Marmot Eiger 36 pack Cons: Even after practicing, over and over again, I dont get the stuff sack pump to work the first time. Last weekend, after cross country skiing out to the Bradley Hut in a heavy snow storm, I wished Id had a self-inflator. It took several attempts to get the DownMat inflated. At one point I even lacked the confidence that Id succeed. By the time I did, my hands were numb with cold. In spite of the Pump Sack I still like it. Its warmer, comfier, and, I get a better nights rest

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