EXPED MegaMat Auto Camping Mattress for Tesla Model Y - Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มี.ค. 2023
- In today's video I review the EXPED MegaMat Auto Camping Mattress for the Tesla Model Y as well as other SUV's & compare it to my previous mattress which I wasn't able to store in the frunk or sub-trunk. We'll test the setup, comfort, storage & more. Note: Sheets are Twin XL. 2023. Details below.
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Great video! I’ve had this mat for over a year now and it’s awesome. I think the reason it didn’t self inflate is because you didn’t insert that little green pull into the valve. That is made to stick in there and keep the valve open so it can expand.
Thanks 🙏 Yeah I didn't have a good clip to show, but I did insert it after what you saw, but it still didn't inflate much at all. Mattress still works great, is super comfortable and I just use the air pump, but for some reason mine didn't want to self inflate 🤷♂️ Thanks for watching!
So glad you showed me this mat! Got to use it on a road trip I went on last week, worked out wonderfully in my Model 3!
That's awesome! So glad you liked it 👍🏻
Thanks for the review and updating my shopping list!
You’re very welcome 😀
Awesome video and review Bryan! I have the Exped MegaMat Duo absolutely love it, super comfortable, fits my Y perfectly and worth every penny. Thanks for always sharing your discount codes with your viewers.
I really appreciate that 😀 Glad to hear you also enjoy the EXPED mattress. Thank you for watching!
Thanks, as always, Bryan! Ours arrives today (with the discount) and we’re already planning our first trip with it!
Awesome! Let me know how your initial self-inflation goes. Just curious. It doesn't affect my use at all, but curious. Hope you enjoy it! 😀 I love using mine!
We just returned from another long road trip to Queen Creek , AZ and Vegas. This looks like a major improvement over our tri-fold memory foam mattress. We will order one with air pump. Thanks for the review.
Oh, it's night and day compared to the tri-fold ones. I think you'll love it! 👍🏻
Looks nice. Couldn’t believe how well it fits in the frunk. The camping spot in your upcoming video looks killer. Can’t beat the view of snow covered mountains.
Yeah, can't wait to share that video with you all. Hopefully tomorrow!
I just saw this video now. Great, thanks for sharing your experience with this awesome mattress!
I'm really happy about how it folds to a small volume and stores easily. I'll do a video to show how I store all my gear, I'm so pleased with the Model Y and this mattress!
Lol this is funny because I stumbled onto your channel earlier this week and bought this mat yesterday based on what you said about changing your recommendation in the description of the other video.
Hope you enjoy it! 😀 I'm interested to hear about your experience.
Love your videos! Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! I really enjoy making them 👍🏻
Another awersome review video Bryan...Happy and safe camping my Friend!!! Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for watching! 🙏
I like that it's small, light and easy to set up. Great review :)
Yeah, it's great! Thank you. Appreciate you watching 🙏
I have *got* to replace my TESMAT after two years of Summer road trips and get something more comfortable. EXPED looks great. Thanks for the video!
It’s night and day better 👍
I've had this great mattrasse for 1 year. To roll up as compressed as possible, I suggest the following procedure:
- Fold in half (so the left is on top of the right)
- Start to roll from feet side
- As you roll, use your knees to push all the air out
- Rest your back on the vehicle roof (in Model Y, it's the beam between glass roof and rear window). This is a great way to push all the air out.
- Close the valve
Picked up one of these to do some car camping. So far seems great, waiting to try it on first trip.
Cool 👍 Can’t wait to hear how you like it after the first trip.
I have the exped duo 10 in my model s it’s great!!
I use an Exped Synmat in a Subaru Outback. About 1” thinner, easier to fold, and comes single and double. For me it’s fine as I’m only 170 lb. I previously returned the Megamat since it was too big and bulky. Exped has brief TH-cam videos on easy ways to fold up them up.
Yep. It's my favorite so far. It really checks all the boxes if you want a mattress that covers the entire back area. The other solo offerings they have are nice as well. Just wish they had one that wrapped around the side of the Model Y like this one does, but in a single. Great quality though on their products. Thanks for watching! 😀
Just used your Promo code for the EXPED Mattress!
We are traveling from NorCal to WV!!!
Nice 👍🏻 That's a long journey so the mattress should come in handy. Safe travels!
Thanks Bryan! Great review! I've got the Exped MegaMat Duo which is rectangular and just fits in the back of the Y. It's pretty terrific. Even though it fits in the frunk, I prefer to put food there and store the mattress and sleeping stuff in the back.
I too wanted room next to the mattress for things. The rectangular one gives me a little. Coincidentally, a cot-sized (75" x 25" x 4.5") Losthorizon self-inflating mattress arrived today. It seems very high quality and equally comfortable. Recently they came out with one specifically for the Model Y, shaped like yours. And today they added one for the Model-S. Crazy! I don't think they're as compact as the Expeds when rolled up but they're about half the price. The cot sized Losthorizon fits in the frunk with room to spare and weighs about the same as the MegaMat Duo. I'm confident their Model-Y mattress will not fit in the frunk.
In addition to having more space next to it, I thought a smaller mattress would be less of a chore to deflate. Again, thanks for the review!
That's what I'm loving about this one. The ability to store it in so many places. You can use the air pump to deflate this too. I didn't do it in the video cause I wanted to show how easy it was to just squeeze the air out, but I suppose I should have shown that too. It sucks it out in about 30 seconds and then cap it and roll it up. 👍🏻
@@bryanhauer Cool! I will try that on my MegaMat.
Nice work!
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
I love the EXPED mat for camping! Pro tip, fold it lengthwise and the fold it in half and then lay on the mat to start deflating it! Much easier!
Great tip! Thanks 👍🏻
I also picked up the Exped pump, and it’s pretty awesome. Has a camping light and charges via usb-c.
@@DavidBryan1 Yep. I'll link to that one too, but did the other as it was a bit less. alnk.to/3TYg4xz
Thanks Bryan for the Video! I agree and we already talked about that in the comments in previous video that a single version would be nice. It would give you the room to actually build a self or storage system on the empty side, in this case it could prevent you from rolling off the mattress and you could build a nice storage solution. That could also open a market for someone selling the perfect "storage solution" :D
Btw. I got a VIN for my Tesla, Delivery will take place in the next two weeks! I am so excited! Maybe we will cross paths, since my plan is to travel around a lot.
Yep. Hoping for a solo mattress for sure. 👍🏻 Congrats on the upcoming delivery! That's an exciting time. See you out on the road 😀
Check out the exped megamat 10 or 7.5 for this purpose.
@@SilkySmooveness Yep. Those are both great! Just wish they wrapped around the side of the Model Y like this one. Then it would be the perfect solo option. Appreciate you watching and for the comment 😀
@@SilkySmooveness thank you Scott. I have seen this option. I agree with Bryan that it would be perfect if it has the wrap around for the door. Maybe they will have something like this for the future :)
Great video Bryan, I already have the travel sleeper but wish I would seen this mattress sooner. I think I would’ve gone with this one since it’s smaller and still look pretty comfy. Which would you say is more comfortable?
They’re both super comfortable and are fairly equal comfort wise, but the ability to store the EXPED wins in my book 👍
used your code and got $60 off! Thanks man!!
Sweet 🙏 Let me know how you like it 😀
@@bryanhauer used it up in Maine at Acadia National Park last week. Was tent camping with my girlfriend and on a cold rainy night, we decided to sleep in the Model Y. The Exped mattress was fabulous!! So comfortable! We both slept great!
@@johndeleo1929 That's awesome to hear 😀
Hope they make single version, like only half of it in the same shape
I was checking out their website. It looks like they have a narrower one called the megamat 10. It just may come in different sizes. Very cool!
Yep. That's a great one too and have tried it at REI previously. I only wish it wrapped around the corner to fit the mold of the Model Y, but otherwise it's a great option 👍🏻
@@bryanhauer The Megamat 10 comes with two different foot widths, 25.5" or 30". Any idea if the 30" will fit the width from one side of the 60/40 fold-down rear seats?
@@jialiangye9113 I'd go with the MegaMat 10 MW as it's 25.6 inches wide. The LXW is a bit too wide. I'm actually testing it now. Super comfortable, but a bit too wide and if you have a bike with or stuff on the side the MW is a better fit. Here's a direct link: EXPED SOLO MEGAMAT 10 MW: alnk.to/28P3mHW
@@bryanhauer Thank you!! That's super helpful!
Great vid! I just bought this and was testing it out! Super comfy, but I did notice that it sticks out past the headrests a fair amount, which is obviously great for making the bed longer, but it did feel a little unstable at the top. Is there a hack to improve the stability around the headrests? I thought about maybe placing the parcel shelf underneath?
I haven’t noticed any issues with that. I’m never that high up on it (I’m 6 ft). I suppose a board underneath would probably help, but haven’t tried it.
Hmm that’s odd, I’m 5ft 10 and I was struggling to find the right position. With the trunk closed and feet pressed against the trunk door, my head hangs off the lip of the rear seats. It wasn’t the worst thing ever but I’m a fussy sleeper so would love to find a hack!
@@EliTheWolfX I move my front seats forward for camp mode (sleeping) and can stretch out where my feet just barely touch the trunk. I sometimes sleep at a slight angle which helps. I don't notice my head hanging over though. I do have a memory foam pillow I kind of use as a headboard and then a softer pillow for sleeping.
Great video, thanks! Question: what are the floormats you are using in the trunk, looks like they help level the floor a bit?
I believe those are the 3D Maxpider KAGU floor mats. I have a link to them in the description below the video. Just tap ‘View More.’
Great! I own two exped megamats and i love them! so comfortable, no backpain during camping! always getting a good sleep :D
I will definitely get this one for our model y :)
Thanks for the good review!
Subscribed so I can follow your camping trips in the future.
Awesome! Thanks so much! 😀
more interested learning how where you store all your other luggage
Just check out my main page. Lots of videos on that. 👍
Hey Bryan great info and comparison as always; Question: most motorized inflators have a reverse / deflate mode, can you use the pump on the deflate valve to ‘vacuum’ deflate might get to original compactness all over again?
Thank you 😀 The battery powered one in the video from Amazon does have a deflate option and I do use that for a quick deflation and works great. I'm unsure if the official one from EXPED deflates (don't think it does, but will find out). Regardless it just takes a minute or two either way and the mattress has been great to use. 👍🏻 Thanks for the comment.
I use the Dewalt 20 inflator/compressor to do exactly that with Exped pads.
I agree single MegMat
Dang just got in my travel sleeper. Haven’t used it yet but like how small exped gets when deflating
Yep, that's the selling point for me. Just makes life a lot easier with so many options for storage.
How's it going Bryan, since I just recently got my Y, (yay, partly inspired by you) I'm slowly getting my accessories. Looking back at some of your mattress reviews. Have you tried using the vacuum deflator [at the same time as] you roll it up? that way has GOT these things closer to factory size no? Curious. I'll be loading lots and don't want external storage so every little bit of storage a premium for me now!
EXPED MegaMat Auto fits great into sub-trunk or even frunk and while you can use a deflator it’s not necessary. It will help make the process faster, but doing it manually only takes about 5 minutes.
Hello Bryan,
Thank you for your video, it really helps to chose between all those products that exist ! I just have a question, I have back problems so which one would you pick between the ForMyTesla and the Exped Megamat ? So just in term of back comfort.
Thank you very much !
Both are equally comfortable. I like the softness on the top of the EXPED, plus it rolls up smaller for storage as well as the customer support is incredible. 👍🏻
@@bryanhauer thank you very much for your answer ! 🙏🏻😇
Great review! I also saw your review of the Tesmat, which sounded disappointing. Have you had a chance to try out the TesCamp?
And unrelated - would you ever consider getting Startlink? Love your videos.
Thanks! TESMAT is just too thin for camping more than a couple days here and there. Same goes for the TesCamp mattress. At this point I honestly wouldn't recommend any other mattress than the EXPED mainly for its comfort and ability to easily store it away in a space as small as the frunk. I've slept on it for over a week at a time and it's been fantastic.
As for Starlink... I do have it and feature it in almost all of my recent (last 12 months) camping videos and even did a review on it a while back. Oh and I love it 😀
Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!
Doh! I’m still on Season1. 👍
@@thesky13 Haha 😀 All good 👍🏻 You'll be caught up in no time.
I think I will get this! Did you test Dreamcase yet? I bet Expad is better!
I haven't personally slept on a Dreamcase, but have seen the case and others similar and talked to those with it and the EXPED is much better and less expensive. Dreamcase is better compared to mats like TESMAT and both of these mats are much more comfortable, smaller and less expensive.
Edit: Is it possible that you're not inserting that attached toggle to the inflation valve cap? Maybe that's why it didn't inflate as fast? At 6:13 I can see you opened the inflation valve but didn't attach that toggle to the valve cap.
Interesting.. with the Megamat Duo 10 version of this (that is pretty much the rectangular version of this) you might have room to put the Jackery to the side of the passenger door. I'm ordering a Megamat Duo 10 since its on sale on REI so I'll report back. I'd love a followup video of how easy it is to use the included self pump
That's a great option too. If you do, I'd appreciate you using my REI link 😀 EXPED MegaMat Duo 10: alnk.to/1XTVv1N
Hi, Bryan!
My husband and I have watched several of your reviews and feel inspired to take the plunge into camping in our Model Y. So thanks for that! One answer we can’t seem to find is about the “trampoline effect” with the various mattresses. It’s not a deal for those doing solo camping, but as the lighter of the pair of us who will be sharing a mattress, I’m concerned about being bounced around every time my spouse moves. :)
Do you have a sense of which mattress (MegaMat or Travel SleeperSIM) would be better for two people? It would be helpful to know that before we use one of your links to make an investment. Many thanks!
Thanks for kind words and for your question. Comfort wise, they're both about the same (very comfortable) so the EXPED is my choice as its ability to store away in a much more compact way gives it the edge. I also think it's material is a bit softer.
As for sleeping for two... I'd say both would react the same with minimal movement, but remember... while it's not an air mattress per se (as it's memory foam with air pockets), it's still has air so there will be some movement although I haven't noticed much and the individual air pockets tend to isolate movement, Neither are going to be as good at that as a home mattress, but for a portable camping option built for the Tesla... the EXPED would be my choice 👍🏻 I would suggest getting one of the mini electric pumps I linked to as well as that will make the setup process take less than 5 minutes.
Hope that helps in your decision and I'm honored that I've inspired you to get out into nature and try camping with your Model Y. I get told that multiple times per week and it still lights up my face with a huge smile each time 😀
@@bryanhauer Thank you for the information. EXPED it is!
wonder if there are not any reverse pumps as to take air out even if manual? Similar top the Amazon vacuum bags which come with a manual pump to take the air out and compress whatever inside the bag.
It’s so easy on this one it’s not even necessary 👍
Did you say they sell internationally through 'Exped alone'? I'm in the Uk and interested in buying one but can't find the site you mentioned. If you could provide a link that would be really appreciated!
I just linked to their international site, but then noticed their link to order online just takes you to the EXPED USA site. I just looked and they say they don't ship internationally at this time, but to go to EXPED.com to find a local retailer near you if you're outside of the US.
Hi Bryan , good video, where did you take your black sheets for this bed ? Thanks!
I got them at Target or Walmart (can't remember which one.) They are Twin XL size and fit perfectly on the MegaMat Auto.
Thanks a lot !!
Thanks for another great video! I wanted to find out if using this pad helps eliminate the angle of the backseats as they are not flat. I just watched a few videos of people removing the bench seat to get a flat surface for sleeping. What are your thoughts on removing the bench? I’ve slept in the back of my Lexus RX where the seats do not lay flat either and found it to be very uncomfortable as I kept sliding towards the back.
That's my biggest pet peeve about all mattresses built for Tesla and while you do notice a slight angle I'm able to counter that by using parking blocks to even it out a bit. It's not perfect, but much better. If you've ever seen my previous mattress reviews that's one thing I wish these companies would address. I've long said they should taper them towards the top to compensate for the rear seats. If I end up creating my own mattress later this year either with EXPED or on my own, that will be THE MAIN FEATURE 😀 I don't notice it much though with this mattress, but parking to compensate for it will help a ton.
There is an angle, I slide a little bit, but it’s minimal with the Exped in a model Y.
@bryanhauer should we wait for that mattress of yours? Or buy this during Black Friday deals now? Only complaint I have with model y is that it doesn’t get truly flat
I’d suggest the Exped mattress. It’s by far the best on the market. The slight incline doesn’t bother me and like I mentioned just parking with that in mind helps tremendously. Or when camping I use parking blocks.
It’s an air mattress, and I’m going to buy one
It’s air, but with open cell foam so is much more comfortable than a regular air mattress it’s the most comfortable I’ve tried. 👍
I would be curious to know if it is as comfortable as the 6 memory foam mattress out there. That is the one I have been eyeing, however, this one is much smaller and my wife and I would be sleeping on it.
Yeah after sleeping on many size camping mattresses I think over 4" in a Tesla and you start being a bit too close to the ceiling. Obviously this depends on your height, but I felt like this was a good middle ground that provided great comfort while not being too tall and of course the ability to roll up tight and easily store. It's my favorite I've tried so far and can comfortably sleep on it for many nights in a row. 😀 Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍🏻
any experience using this tent for normal tent camping? I almost feel like the shape could be ideal as the curves allow me to store my clothes/other extra stuff such that they're not sitting on the mat. Definitely interested in this for my Tesla but curious how "awkward" it is when used as an extra mattress for guests/regular tent camping
Works great for that too. EXPED is the leader in tent camping mattresses so can be used for both. 👍
has anyone used a pump to suck the air out and how it worked? How long? Interested in a follow-up review of how well it is still working?
I've used a pump to deflate it and that works fine, but I rarely do it as it only takes a few minutes to squeeze the air out. I do however use the pump to add air. Both options work though and I still use the mattress all the time. Almost a year later and it still works as good as the first day 👍🏻 I've tried a number of mattresses and this is still the best one I've used.
This looks an awesome mattress Bryan, pity it is so expensive for us Europeans to get sent over. Just a idea for repacking…have you thought of getting one of those heavy duty plastic vacuum bags that suck out the air? I am sure this might help to reduce the size of the mattress, what do you think? ✌🏼 brother Mark
I’ve used the air pump to suck out the air and that works great, but either way it’s rather quick.
I wish there was a better option for shipping internationally. I hope to discuss that soon with EXPED.
Appreciate the tip and for watching 😀
Does the blue inflator come with it? The blue inflator looks like the one supplied with the earlier mattress you reviewed. If not, what inflator comes with it?
The manual inflator comes with it. You can view this at th-cam.com/video/l_6iRUs0UEo/w-d-xo.html
The electric blue one is just from Amazon, but EXPED does sell a battery powered inflator called the EXPED Widget Pump: alnk.to/3TYg4xz
Hey Bryan,
Good video, mate! Can this mattress be deflated with the pump?
Thank you!
It can and definitely speeds it up a bit, but it was pretty simple even without doing that.
I use a battery powered pump for both inflation and deflation. I actually think I manage to get it even smaller than factory size
@@rlindvig Nice 👍🏻
It happened - I picked up my Tesla Model Y today - Super happy :) I was super surprised, build quality is really good, no bad surprises so far. I honestly felt a little bit stupid checking everything in detail, I've never did that with a car before. And yes, maybe some parts are not 100% perfect but absolutely nothing that is really off. There was just a pice of the back rear part that sticked out a bit. Fingers crossed I did not oversee anything. And now the fun can begin :)
Nice 👍🏻 Congrats! You'll love it! I think most of the build quality concerns have been addressed over the last year or two. Feel free to ask any questions as things come up. 😀 Now get out there and have some fun exploring.
I like to be able to drive with the bed set up. Do you find that you can drive with enough room in the front seat with the bed set up in the back? I'm 6"3" so I have my front seat pushed back a bit. My other solution to this is to use a mattress that is narrower and positioned on the passenger side of the car...so that I can leave the passenger seat pushed forward and still be able to drive. Having the seats in a driving position with the bed set up also makes it far easier for me when doing stealth camping as I can have everything ready to go when I arrive at the destination.
I often set mine up too before heading out and will drive around for days or even a week with it in "bed mode." I'm 6'0" and can drive without issue outside of I sometimes have to force the rear hatchback closed vs it just closing on its own (it's just pushing the bed in a bit).
When I'm camping I created a profile called "Camping" where I have the seats moved forward and just tap that on the screen when I get to a location and then the seats are forward enough to give me plenty of room in the back. When I'm ready to take off, I just tap my profile "Bryan" and it moves the seat back to normal driving position.
Having a solo mattress on the passenger side would also remedy this as like you said, you can just keep the passenger front seat moved forward all the time. EXPED does make the solo MegaMat 10 LXW that would work great for that: alnk.to/6xHFmKu
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.
I currently drive a Model 3 and have to move the front seats all the forward to fit the mattress. I have a Model Y on order and I am looking forward to a more convenient and comfortable camping experience!
That will be a welcome upgrade for camping 👍
My single Megamat 10 is more comfortable than my couch or bed mattress. Got a single for me, dog has his own bed and the back of Y isn’t consumed by a Megamat
Yep. Definitely nice for a single. Hope they make one that wraps around like this one, but in a solo version. All very comfortable though 👍🏻 Thanks for watching!
Hi may I ask what size of the Megamat 10 did you get? I also looking for one for a solo camping setup, and curious if the 30" width would be a good fit.
@@jialiangye9113 Go for the EXPED MegaMat MW. Just replied to your other comment. Here's a direct link: alnk.to/28P3mHW
For comfort, which one would you suggest? The xped or the travel sleeper? It looks like travel has more inches thickness than xped. Thanks again.
I'd say they're about the same. Both very comfortable, but the compact size rolled up of the EXPED wins hands down. Also the top is a bit softer and feels higher quality.
@@bryanhauer ok thanks. I am debating which one to buy. Though travel sleeper comes with pump and xped you have to buy their pump. Might go for xped then.😁😁😁Thanks so much for quick response. Really appreciate it.
Is there a 2024 version coming? It’s sold out everywhere here in Europe?
They sold out last year in the middle of the year partly due to my videos. I even delayed a video showing a trip to visit their US headquarters in Tacoma, Washington last spring to sometime in the next few weeks as is didn't make sense to promote the mattress while being sold out. They did replenish their stock in limited supply in late October, but that's only being sold in the US. For a while you could get it internationally on Amazon, but that isn't currently available either. If I get word from them on shipments outside of the US I'll do a video for sure. I plan to hopefully visit their main headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland in April on my European trip so will have more info then as well.
What is the little air pump you were using? Not sure if I’m just being 2 brain cells right now but I didn’t see it in the bio.
It's the official EXPED Widget Pump and it's awesome! You can get it here: ○ EXPED Official Widget Pump: bit.ly/47CWmSU
Have you ever tested a front cab mattress? Trying to find room for little one before going to rooftop tent or back trunk tent.
What do you mean by front cab on a SUV? How many people do you have? You can fit two in a setup like I have. Just unclear what you mean. Let me know and I'll try to help.
Sorry a bed for the front seats to fit more people in the car
@@MattyMatt614 Ahhh ok. Unfortunately I haven't seen one of those.
How does this one compare to the for my Tesla mattress?
I talk about that in the first 2 minutes of the video. 😀 To sum it up though and add a little background... both are very comfortable although I'd give that edge to EXPED due to the softness of the top layer, but where the EXPED really beats the FMT offering is how compact it rolls up. It's 40% of the size and easily fits into even the frunk of the Model Y, while the FMT barely fits into the sub-trunk once it's taken out of the factory seal. Plus, EXPED is a legit top camping company that sells their products in REI in the US, has an incredible team and hand makes these in Zurich, Switzerland, while FMT was run by a single individual that just buys them from an Alibaba manufacturer in China. FMT doesn't make any products. They just resell.
The more you use it the more it will self inflate. I use to have the same issue
I’ve used it dozens of times, but never got any better. Luckily it only took a minute or two using the widget pump so wasn’t a big deal. 👍
Is this the mattress that you would choose if you could only have one?
Yes. The Exped is fantastic!
Is the mattress stiff enough to support one‘s head if your 6.6ft tall?
6’6” would be a tough one. I’m 6’0” and I would think any taller than maybe an inch or two more wouldn’t work well with the mattress nor sleeping in the back of a Tesla.
did anyone test this mattress also for model 3??
The MegaMat Auto isn't a great fit for the Model 3. You're better off with something like the Deep Sleep mat which will fit the sides better: bit.ly/4bDRPCD
Does they head rest part sag down when you put pillows?
Nope. The weight from the rest of your body prevents that. I've had no issues and even lean on it with my elbows and it doesn't sag.
Thanks Bryan, what's the best mat for the Tesla Y in you opinion? I'm going to camping in Australia.@@bryanhauer
I've tried dozens and the EXPED mattresses are the best, but unfortunately they're hard to get outside of the US. You can sometimes find them on Amazon, but often it will say unavailable outside the US. Here are the direct links on Amazon:
○ EXPED MEGAMAT AUTO CAMPING MATTRESS for Model Y from Amazon: geni.us/bZuDhJ
○ EXPED Official Widget Pump from Amazon: geni.us/5lHqnw
Are you going to keep both mats?
I made a TH-cam Community post the other day mentioning some items that I would be selling as my garage and storage unit were getting full of items either I was sent or bought and someone purchased the other mattress.
Is it ok to sleep two people on it, will the air comes out during the night?
Yep. Totally fine and no air releasing at night. It’s a solid product 👍
@bryanhauer do you have a link to the sheets?
I don’t. They were just standard Twin XL sheets from Walmart.
@@bryanhauer thanks for replying Bryan… going camping on fathers day weekend and I plan on taking my Tesla lol
Hey Bryan I just received my product .. thanks for the 15% code… I just pull the in tab and let it sit right ? Lol
@@shermskiii718 Thanks 😀 It doesn't really self-inflate. Just use the pump or better yet an electric pump like the EXPED widget: alnk.to/3TYg4xz
You can also use other versions that are less expensive, but an electric pump will have it ready to use within a few minutes.
Will this also fit a model 3.
It does, but am told to slightly under inflate. 👍
Run a vacuum on it then roll it.
Cant you reverse the pump and suck the air out?
Not with the official EXPED widget unfortunately, but you can with 3rd party ones. Honestly though it takes like 1 minute to just roll it out.
hows the durability of that matress?
So far it's been great! No issues and seems to be really well made. EXPED mattresses have a great reputation within the camping community and have been a great seller inside REI stores around the US for a while now. US based customer service has also been great (I was a customer prior to working with them). Also their management team is made up of about a dozen camping enthusiasts so they get it. Hope that helps!
How is this when sleeping with a partner? Does it bounce the other person around a lot when you move?
Based on feedback from viewers it's great when used with two people with minimum movement for the other person. I've only solo camped, but I've had dozens of viewers tell me it's great for that. It's not like a blow up mattress as it's mainly memory foam with air pockets so feels more like a traditional mattress. I've tried most mattresses on the market and this is my far the best in my opinion and EXPED is widely considered the gold standard for camping mattresses. 👍🏻
Where to buy this in EU?
I'm working to find a solution for international orders. I'll update you when I do.
Any news on EU deals? :)
Will this feel flat or still on slope?
I try to park in a fashion that helps with the slope. I don't notice it much, but it's still there.
@@bryanhauer maybe they should make a version that the wider width size is at 2.5 inches for about 30inches long and then 4.5 inches of the rest. This could resolve a lot of issue of slope.
Agree. Already have discussed it with them and even mentioned it in my interview video when I toured their offices. Fingers crossed they're listening 🤞🏻
Bummer your code expired … our video has only been up for 5 days 😢 think they’d extend the code, since you just posted?
Yeah it was just a limited time offer, but feel your pain. I will reach out to see if they can do anything and/or will update this comment when a new one is available.
I’m ready to order also if they will extend the code! Was gone all spring break last week and didn’t catch this video in time. Without the code I have to go with a less compact option!
@@tylercarlson9596 I'm hoping to hear back soon so see if I can get a new code.
@@bryanhauer Thanks! A lot of travel plans for the Model Y here in the next bit and this mat looks to be perfect!
It’s a shame there is no pumps designed to fit this, for deflation.
I use the blue one in the video to deflate occasionally, but I can't remember if it's a perfect fit for the deflation side on the EXPED. I know it fit the Travel Sleeper perfectly. Still does deflate it though. I'm sure you can find one on Amazon that uses an adapter.
Thanks for the reply. Yes perhaps it will work ok. But nothing beats an official pump 😀 Then deflation will take much less time, and it will roll up quite a bit smaller.
Will this work for the tesla model 3?
It should, but you will have to squeeze it in there a bit as it won't be a perfect fit. Another option is the MegaMat 10 or 7.5 as well as they might fit a bit better, but will still provide the comfort. You can still click the link and then just select one of those from the dropdown to look at dimensions. alnk.to/6xHFmKu
Pro tip for any future inflatable beds you do!! JUST USE THE cheap pumps from walmart with an INLET and OUTLET and just switch the heads so it SUCKS OUT ALL THE AIR making it 10000% easier to put away and faster!
@bryanhauer
You mean like this from a couple years ago? 😀 th-cam.com/video/MmX8OyScBZ8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rQIe5-2pyXSILd8c&t=804