Hey Ben, you do such a great job presenting these videos! Clear explanations without 'uhmming' and 'ahrring' to distract. You obviously research and get to know your products really well. It is a pleasure to watch them, even if I am not really interested in the product you are reviewing. Well done!
After being amazed by the exped 10 duo I decided to also get a single mat. And after much consideration thought: might as well go for the 15 max for (hopefully) ultimate comfort. Because of the price I was a bit anxious that it could not live up to it's promise. But oh man, its the best! Like sleeping on a cloud, if that would be possible. Just don't panic like I did over the sides staying quite flat during the proces of getting the memory foam sort of reset the first inflation. Help it along with the pump after a few hours. Leave it be for 24 hours and then smooth sailing from there on out. At least in my experience 😊
@@SnowysOutdoors you're welcome! I live in Europe, otherwise I would surely have bought it from you guys! Love your very informative content. Also about the Dometic tank+faucet for example. 🧡
@@DustyTailNo not at all :) I just left it out 48 hours when I got it, and it's been okay from there on out. If I can, I keep it inflated so that it inflated quicker on a trip. But even if I have no option for it, it's okay. I just have to put in a few extra pumps or wait a bit longer.
Bought Megamat Max Duo 15 LW ar REI yesterday for $105 from the garage sale area that was still factory rolled. “Reason for return said”I don’t like camping”. Tested it last night and was shocked they had never even unrolled from factory. REI does not do their typical garage sale so they just through stuff in the garage sale area of the store daily.
I've seen 2 videos now where they say to store Exped mats flat (as opposed to packed up) because that makes it quick to set up next time you go camping. I don't understand, are they saying that you're just gonna haul the mat into your car all expanded like that? Obviously you have to pack it up first. Maybe they are saying that storing it flat will help it memorize it's expanded state so that the next time you inflate it, it inflates faster.
Correct, Alex. When I refer to storing the mat I am referring to storing it at home for long periods. For transport you would be best packing it up first. Then, when you get to camp, the mat will inflate faster as the foam has spent most of its time in an expanded state i.e. its memorized state. ~ Ben
For my purpose, it's not worth it as a 10 cm mat is an upgrade from my usual 3.2 cm anyway. But for anyone starting out camping who has only slept on a regular mattress, the extra expense may be long forgotten after a good night of sleep on the outdoors. ~ Ben
Thanks for a likeable workthrough....searching for such a mat wit 100cm width, find 70-80cm too small, never understood why manufacturers find this a good size for a single mat. Tents are wider...
I think it has just been adopted as a standard, 69indigoeblue. Hiking tents usually only fit two mats of around 50-60cm in width, so I guess moving to 80cm for regular camping tents is a big step up from that. But if you've got the room to spread out then why not use a wider mat and make things super comfortable. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I recently looked for so called double bed mats, but they usually are 130cm in width, what again is a bit too big. 100cm would be perfect though....
So do they recommend not storing the pad in the carry bag? When you say 24 hours. before the sleep pad will be most comfortable, that sort of implies your first night of camping the pad won’t be at its best. ? I’m thinking of getting the 15 long wide.
24 hours from new, but if you are able to store it inflated then it should be ready in 10-20 minutes with minimal extra air needed to reach the desired firmness. If you store it compressed it will take longer to inflate by itself as the foam develops a 'compressed' memory and takes longer to expand. You can pump air in it to speed up the process, just be careful not to over inflate it if you are using an electric pump and be prepared to burn a bit of energy you use a manual pump. ~ Ben
I can never get mine to roll up efficiently..Takes way to long to get it to the roll-up size matching the size it originally was when I first opened it.
I don't recommend trying to get it back to the size it was when first purchased, Guarav, it's likely that the mat was initially rolled with some mechanical assistance at the factory. It's not a quick process either, make sure you allow time to roll it at least twice to get it down to a manageable size. I'd suggest that you aim just to get it back in the bag, if you are managing this then you are doing well. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks! This has been by far the best money I've spent on camping gear. Changes the game completely when it comes to a good nights sleep.
The primary difference is the thickness, so the Exped Megamat Max will be more comfortable, anic04 85, but they come at a much higher price. We have a comparison video coming up soon which breaks down the differences between some of the more popular versions of these mats. ~ Ben
Does this one still have a 10.1 R rating with the new rating requirements? I’m getting conflicting reports. What would you consider the warmest mat/pad?
This would be our warmest self-inflating mat, Mel, it has an R-value of 10.6 tested under the ASTM F3340-18 standard which was released in the last 1-2 years I believe. I hope that helps. ~ Ben
Hello! Great vid. Just have a question- around the 4:50 mark of this video, you get into sitting on the mat in the middle and bouncing around, it looks like the whole mat kind of moves and bounces with you. Do you think this mat is ok for couples? Specifically a feisty wife who gets angry when the husband tosses and turns a little bit on our current mattress causing her to bounce a little bit? (We have a basic queen sized air mattress which great as long as you’re the only in it! Lol )
Hi Loops and Doodles. These mats certainly don't have the same inner spring technology as the mattress you have at home. From my experience with an older double 10cm Exped mat, as one person moves, the air in the mat moves and the other person will feel it. It would probably be less noticeable in the MegaMat Max 15 though as you have more adjustability in the pressure of the mat, but I reckon your partner is still going to get frustrated with your restlessness. You could consider two singles, if you have the space that is. The square sides means they sit reasonable close together, but it will mean you can toss and turn all you want without disturbing your wife. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks for the response. I think we’re going to go for the big one anyway. We usually end up napping at different times during the day to make up for any lost sleep, I feel like this will be light years ahead of our current situation. Thanks for the informational vid!
Love your intro music! Can someone tell me what it is?... I have the 10LXW that I’m very happy with...have used it for months on freezing cold ground in winter and never ever felt cold through the ground. If I ever replace it I’ll get this 15cm one.. great brand!..
I'd have to go digging in our archive of paperwork to find a title for you sorry, Simon. I'm glad you're happy with your Exped, I've never had a bad night of sleep on mine. ~ Ben
I can't imagine someone not being extremely satisfied with the normal megamat duo that costs around $350 I find it hard to imagine dropping $750 on a air mattress.
@@SnowysOutdoors wouldn't it really only be that much of a difference if you like to have less are so you can sag more? Having two extra inches of room before hitting the ground I can see the benefit but if you keep the mattress inflated well and more firm I can't see how it would make a difference
Hi Wiley. While we commonly relate insulation of mats to keeping us warm, they can also have the same effect in insulating against warmth. If you happen to set your tent up on hot ground, these will resist heat coming up in the same manner as they would insulate against cold coming up too. They will still maintain warmth against your body though, and an airbed will be cooler in that it will allow your body heat to escape the the air void below. To summarize, they are much the same as your bed at home when it comes to summer sleeping. ~ Ben
It isn't discontinued, Yeh Nah, it's actually relatively new and has so far proven to be popular as we sold through our first shipment. Anyone who sells this in Australia is getting them through the same supplier, so we'll all have them available again at about the same time. Unfortunately with all the happenings in the world at the moment there are a lot of issues with manufacture and supply of product, it's likely that the delay goes right back to the factory. If you definitely want one I'd suggest you get in early, the February date is the latest info we have and these eta's keep changing on us at the moment. If you don't secure one ahead of time you may find that we are out of stock again as all the stock we did get will go to pre-orders first. ~ Ben
Hi there fantastic video. I was wondering if this would fit in the oztrail ultimate all weather queen? Also watched that video great job which made me buy one. Would love your help before I shell out on this.
Thanks for the kudos, STIXSURVIVAL. By our measurements the sleeping area of the stretcher is 193L x 130W cm, whereas the mat is 197L x 132W. I reckon you'd squeeze it in but keep in mind that given the sloped walls the mat will be pressed hard against all sides and the available length will be reduces a little as you will be sleeping higher up in the stretcher. I reckon a 10cm option would be a better choice. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Ben thank you so much for the time to reply. I think I will go for the duo 10 medium at 183x105 as I wish to put a blanket on top of it to prevent the dog destroying it. Thanks again and greetings from Scotland keep up the good work.
Hi Ben and team! I've been trying to find information around whether this larger exped mat will go well combined with a large/ queen sized stretcher. Do you have any recommendations, or do you think it's best left on the ground? Google and Reddit have no answers on this 🥲 P.S. very helpful and informative video thank you!
You can use this on a stretcher or the ground, no issues with either! As long as the stretcher and mattress are fairly similar in size you'll be fine. ~ Lauren
I'm not entirely sure sorry, Arthur. My gut feeling is that the double will be too big, but you'd need to compare dimensions of the mat with the space in your vehicle. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks..they reccomended the megamat duo size medium. .. now have to decide between that or the luno mattress which comes with inflatable cubes to fill the gap behind the front seats...otherwise I'd have to find somehing perfectly sized to put in there so the head of the duomat won't collapse into it..any thought?
$749.95 Again,... OMG Jesus Wept! That's one expensive bed!! I want to go camping I don't want to empty my bank balance! Snowy's come on,.... families can't afford all this high priced fandagled products. where are the equivalent products that don't break the bank?
Maybe you should just try K Mart if budget-friendly prices are all you are after. Snowy's will also have cheaper options in mattresses, I am sure. Just don't expect champagne on a beer budget...
Garry Graham we don’t have a K Mart in rural SA and I do appreciate good quality equipment but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money to get it, expensive is not always better.
Despite the price tag, there is a market for these mats, ThatGirl711.... some people will pay anything for a good night of sleep. There are more affordable options but this one certainly comes off the top shelf. ~ Ben
Hey Ben, you do such a great job presenting these videos! Clear explanations without 'uhmming' and 'ahrring' to distract. You obviously research and get to know your products really well.
It is a pleasure to watch them, even if I am not really interested in the product you are reviewing. Well done!
Thanks for your kind words, Graham, I really appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoy our videos, it's a team effort getting them published. ~ Ben
A minute or so of pumping is about what I'm good for on my mattress
Even quicker if you're not having to do it alone 😁 Laine
Great features and it’s absolute competition for the Zemphire Monstamat
Definitely an alternative to the Monstamat. ~ Ben
After being amazed by the exped 10 duo I decided to also get a single mat. And after much consideration thought: might as well go for the 15 max for (hopefully) ultimate comfort. Because of the price I was a bit anxious that it could not live up to it's promise. But oh man, its the best! Like sleeping on a cloud, if that would be possible.
Just don't panic like I did over the sides staying quite flat during the proces of getting the memory foam sort of reset the first inflation. Help it along with the pump after a few hours. Leave it be for 24 hours and then smooth sailing from there on out. At least in my experience 😊
Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you are happy with your Exped mat. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors you're welcome! I live in Europe, otherwise I would surely have bought it from you guys! Love your very informative content. Also about the Dometic tank+faucet for example. 🧡
Would that be everytime you use on an outing? So your first night camping you’ll have to “endure” men foam that’s not fully expanded?
@@DustyTailNo not at all :) I just left it out 48 hours when I got it, and it's been okay from there on out. If I can, I keep it inflated so that it inflated quicker on a trip. But even if I have no option for it, it's okay. I just have to put in a few extra pumps or wait a bit longer.
@@annebethkuijs9442 Oh ok; Thanks for replying.
“ Men foam”. 🤔.
I meant memory foam.
Bought Megamat Max Duo 15 LW ar REI yesterday for $105 from the garage sale area that was still factory rolled. “Reason for return said”I don’t like camping”. Tested it last night and was shocked they had never even unrolled from factory. REI does not do their typical garage sale so they just through stuff in the garage sale area of the store daily.
That's a bargain, ExposedRoot. Makes you wonder why the original purchaser bought it in the first place if they don't like camping. ~ Ben
I love my exped, works great for our road trips in Vanny
I have an old double Exped in my swag, been going strong for about 10 years I reckon. ~ Ben
I've seen 2 videos now where they say to store Exped mats flat (as opposed to packed up) because that makes it quick to set up next time you go camping. I don't understand, are they saying that you're just gonna haul the mat into your car all expanded like that? Obviously you have to pack it up first. Maybe they are saying that storing it flat will help it memorize it's expanded state so that the next time you inflate it, it inflates faster.
Correct, Alex. When I refer to storing the mat I am referring to storing it at home for long periods.
For transport you would be best packing it up first. Then, when you get to camp, the mat will inflate faster as the foam has spent most of its time in an expanded state i.e. its memorized state. ~ Ben
I bought one and may replace the mattress in my 23Zero Outbreak to see if I can reduce the overall packed size.
Hope you love it!
~ Lauren
How do you compare this to the megamat 10? Is the 15 worth the extra spend in your opinion?
For my purpose, it's not worth it as a 10 cm mat is an upgrade from my usual 3.2 cm anyway. But for anyone starting out camping who has only slept on a regular mattress, the extra expense may be long forgotten after a good night of sleep on the outdoors. ~ Ben
Thanks for a likeable workthrough....searching for such a mat wit 100cm width, find 70-80cm too small, never understood why manufacturers find this a good size for a single mat. Tents are wider...
I think it has just been adopted as a standard, 69indigoeblue. Hiking tents usually only fit two mats of around 50-60cm in width, so I guess moving to 80cm for regular camping tents is a big step up from that.
But if you've got the room to spread out then why not use a wider mat and make things super comfortable.
~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I recently looked for so called double bed mats, but they usually are 130cm in width, what again is a bit too big. 100cm would be perfect though....
So do they recommend not storing the pad in the carry bag? When you say 24 hours. before the sleep pad will be most comfortable, that sort of implies your first night of camping the pad won’t be at its best.
?
I’m thinking of getting the 15 long wide.
24 hours from new, but if you are able to store it inflated then it should be ready in 10-20 minutes with minimal extra air needed to reach the desired firmness. If you store it compressed it will take longer to inflate by itself as the foam develops a 'compressed' memory and takes longer to expand. You can pump air in it to speed up the process, just be careful not to over inflate it if you are using an electric pump and be prepared to burn a bit of energy you use a manual pump. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks.
I can never get mine to roll up efficiently..Takes way to long to get it to the roll-up size matching the size it originally was when I first opened it.
I don't recommend trying to get it back to the size it was when first purchased, Guarav, it's likely that the mat was initially rolled with some mechanical assistance at the factory. It's not a quick process either, make sure you allow time to roll it at least twice to get it down to a manageable size.
I'd suggest that you aim just to get it back in the bag, if you are managing this then you are doing well.
~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks! This has been by far the best money I've spent on camping gear. Changes the game completely when it comes to a good nights sleep.
How does one compare to the zempire monstamat? Do love my zempire
The primary difference is the thickness, so the Exped Megamat Max will be more comfortable, anic04 85, but they come at a much higher price. We have a comparison video coming up soon which breaks down the differences between some of the more popular versions of these mats. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors that would be an awesome video to watch.
Btw keep those videos coming, watch every single one of em!
Does this one still have a 10.1 R rating with the new rating requirements? I’m getting conflicting reports. What would you consider the warmest mat/pad?
This would be our warmest self-inflating mat, Mel, it has an R-value of 10.6 tested under the ASTM F3340-18 standard which was released in the last 1-2 years I believe. I hope that helps. ~ Ben
Hello! Great vid. Just have a question- around the 4:50 mark of this video, you get into sitting on the mat in the middle and bouncing around, it looks like the whole mat kind of moves and bounces with you. Do you think this mat is ok for couples? Specifically a feisty wife who gets angry when the husband tosses and turns a little bit on our current mattress causing her to bounce a little bit? (We have a basic queen sized air mattress which great as long as you’re the only in it! Lol )
Hi Loops and Doodles. These mats certainly don't have the same inner spring technology as the mattress you have at home. From my experience with an older double 10cm Exped mat, as one person moves, the air in the mat moves and the other person will feel it.
It would probably be less noticeable in the MegaMat Max 15 though as you have more adjustability in the pressure of the mat, but I reckon your partner is still going to get frustrated with your restlessness.
You could consider two singles, if you have the space that is. The square sides means they sit reasonable close together, but it will mean you can toss and turn all you want without disturbing your wife.
~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks for the response. I think we’re going to go for the big one anyway. We usually end up napping at different times during the day to make up for any lost sleep, I feel like this will be light years ahead of our current situation. Thanks for the informational vid!
Love your intro music! Can someone tell me what it is?... I have the 10LXW that I’m very happy with...have used it for months on freezing cold ground in winter and never ever felt cold through the ground. If I ever replace it I’ll get this 15cm one.. great brand!..
I'd have to go digging in our archive of paperwork to find a title for you sorry, Simon.
I'm glad you're happy with your Exped, I've never had a bad night of sleep on mine.
~ Ben
I can't imagine someone not being extremely satisfied with the normal megamat duo that costs around $350 I find it hard to imagine dropping $750 on a air mattress.
The extra thickness will make a big difference for side sleepers, C&M ADK, but it is certainly a big jump in price. ~ Ben
so why wouldn't you drop $700 on 2 x 10 mats and have even more comfort? - they're drunk pricing this 150
I have never seen this for sale anywhere for that much. Maybe full retail in Canadian dollars?
@@SnowysOutdoors wouldn't it really only be that much of a difference if you like to have less are so you can sag more? Having two extra inches of room before hitting the ground I can see the benefit but if you keep the mattress inflated well and more firm I can't see how it would make a difference
How does the Exped MegaMat Max do in the summer? Is it too insulated to be comfortable to sleep on in warmer temps?
Hi Wiley.
While we commonly relate insulation of mats to keeping us warm, they can also have the same effect in insulating against warmth. If you happen to set your tent up on hot ground, these will resist heat coming up in the same manner as they would insulate against cold coming up too.
They will still maintain warmth against your body though, and an airbed will be cooler in that it will allow your body heat to escape the the air void below.
To summarize, they are much the same as your bed at home when it comes to summer sleeping.
~ Ben
I cannot find this for sale anywhere mate - you guys have expected delivery in Feb - is it discontinued or just really popular?
It isn't discontinued, Yeh Nah, it's actually relatively new and has so far proven to be popular as we sold through our first shipment. Anyone who sells this in Australia is getting them through the same supplier, so we'll all have them available again at about the same time.
Unfortunately with all the happenings in the world at the moment there are a lot of issues with manufacture and supply of product, it's likely that the delay goes right back to the factory.
If you definitely want one I'd suggest you get in early, the February date is the latest info we have and these eta's keep changing on us at the moment. If you don't secure one ahead of time you may find that we are out of stock again as all the stock we did get will go to pre-orders first.
~ Ben
Hi there fantastic video. I was wondering if this would fit in the oztrail ultimate all weather queen? Also watched that video great job which made me buy one. Would love your help before I shell out on this.
Thanks for the kudos, STIXSURVIVAL. By our measurements the sleeping area of the stretcher is 193L x 130W cm, whereas the mat is 197L x 132W. I reckon you'd squeeze it in but keep in mind that given the sloped walls the mat will be pressed hard against all sides and the available length will be reduces a little as you will be sleeping higher up in the stretcher.
I reckon a 10cm option would be a better choice.
~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Ben thank you so much for the time to reply. I think I will go for the duo 10 medium at 183x105 as I wish to put a blanket on top of it to prevent the dog destroying it. Thanks again and greetings from Scotland keep up the good work.
Are the packsack that comes with it happen to be waterproof?
They're not @Jeffrey Hong, if you were wanting to transport them on your roof racks, for example, you'd need to look for an alternative bag.
~ Lauren
@@SnowysOutdoors thank you!
Hi Ben and team! I've been trying to find information around whether this larger exped mat will go well combined with a large/ queen sized stretcher. Do you have any recommendations, or do you think it's best left on the ground? Google and Reddit have no answers on this 🥲
P.S. very helpful and informative video thank you!
You can use this on a stretcher or the ground, no issues with either!
As long as the stretcher and mattress are fairly similar in size you'll be fine.
~ Lauren
This is not going to end well for my wallet
Haha, they are not a cheap mat by any stretch of the imagination. ~ Ben
Sorry, was busy ordering the mattress, what were you saying? 🤣🤣🤣
I have one and only wished I’d bought it sooner. Pricey but totally worth it, it’s a long term investment in a high quality product.
which one will fit in a 2021 subaru outback?
I'm not entirely sure sorry, Arthur. My gut feeling is that the double will be too big, but you'd need to compare dimensions of the mat with the space in your vehicle. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks..they reccomended the megamat duo size medium. .. now have to decide between that or the luno mattress which comes with inflatable cubes to fill the gap behind the front seats...otherwise I'd have to find somehing perfectly sized to put in there so the head of the duomat won't collapse into it..any thought?
$749.95 Again,... OMG Jesus Wept! That's one expensive bed!! I want to go camping I don't want to empty my bank balance! Snowy's come on,.... families can't afford all this high priced fandagled products. where are the equivalent products that don't break the bank?
Watches TH-cam... wants one.
Reads your comment, gives up
Paul G lol me too.
Maybe you should just try K Mart if budget-friendly prices are all you are after. Snowy's will also have cheaper options in mattresses, I am sure. Just don't expect champagne on a beer budget...
Garry Graham we don’t have a K Mart in rural SA and I do appreciate good quality equipment but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money to get it, expensive is not always better.
Despite the price tag, there is a market for these mats, ThatGirl711.... some people will pay anything for a good night of sleep. There are more affordable options but this one certainly comes off the top shelf. ~ Ben
mate this is interesting but you gabble so fast youre falling over your words
Sorry, I'll try and talk a little slower next time. ~ Ben
use the speed control to suit your uptake :/