Exped Downmat 9 Sleeping Pad

Exped Downmat 9 Sleeping Pad

Warm up to the notion of sleeping on snow and cold rocks with Expeds Downmat 9 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 9 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 12 x 5 in stuff sack While the Exped Downmat 9 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 9 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 want to save a few ounces and dont need a subzero rating take a moment to compare features on the Exped Downmat 7

• 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 -40F (-40c)
• Expanded thickness: 3.5 in. (9 cm.)
• Open dimensions: 70 x 20. in. (178 x 52 cm.)
• Rolled dimensions: 9 x 6 in. (23 x 16 cm.)
• Total weight: 33 oz. (940 g.)

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Reviews - Exped Downmat 9 Sleeping Pad

P. Knobloch - 11/22/2005

Fantastic
Expensive but worth every copper penny you spend on this outstanding mat. The first time I used the mat, we were at 7,000 ft. and the air temp was approx. 30 degrees F. Slight wind brought the temp down even further. The mat performed flawlessly and I slept comfortably all night. The Exped Downmat 9 compresses down very nicely to fit in its snug sack (which doubles as the pump sack). The mat takes up about the same space and weight as my previous mat. All in all, no regrets.

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Anonymous - 08/11/2005

GREAT SLEEPS
This pad offers great sleep combined with low weight and bulk. Great insulation! Couldn't even tell that I was sleeping on a slab of ice.

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Anonymous - 07/26/2005

Love this mat!!!
By far the most comfortable sleep I've had camping. Nice and warm too. Not any heavier than my thermarest but packs smaller and sleeps MCUH comfier. Usually wake up a bit stiff in mornings, but not after sleeping on this.

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Dean Macgeorge - 06/21/2006

Well worth the $$
Total comfort! Mate with a chair kit and your all set.

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Joe Foe - 03/09/2005

Exceptional!
I read some great reviews before buying this mattress, and now that I've properly used it (snow cave @ 12,000 feet... Pearl Basin, CO) I can add my own rave review. It's really a marvel of engineering, materials and craftsmanship - typical Swiss attention to detail. Most reviews stated that it took awhile and was a little cumbersome to inflate. It does take awhile, just like any true air mattress will, but I found the inflation method (using the stuff sack) to be ingenious. It worked quickly and flawlessly for me. But the best part is the performance - unparalleled comfort and warmth. Combined with my 27-year-old down bag (a sentimental favorite) I was completely comfortable throughout a cold night (our cave wasn't quite as warm as it would have been if we had the time to construct a proper windblock). My partner wasn't nearly as comfy on his Therma-rest, even though he was bundled in fresh thermal underwear and midweight fleece. I love this thing, and am now a big fan of Exped. BTW, consider getting the DLX model - it's 6 inches longer and wider, which makes a surprising difference in comfort (in weight as well, unfortunately).

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