TL;DR - I love my Exped Megamat in the rooftop tent, so I'm getting a lightweight version for backpacking.
Have I ever mentioned that I love my Exped Megamat? Yes, yes I have.
Choosing a sleeping pad once again came down to finding something that was both comfortable and lightweight. It seems like there are several options in this camp, so getting the Exped really came down to the experience I've had in the past with their products. I also really like the inflation system on the Exped, and I already have a battery-powered pump that I'll be able to use to inflate the pad.
I opted for the Exped Dura 3R rather than the Exped Ultra 3R because I was a little concerned about durability. I'm sure there will be times where I'm sleeping directly on the ground, and I getting a hole in the pad would make for a terrible night's sleep.
Have I ever mentioned that I love my Exped Megamat? Yes, yes I have.
All packed up.
The Dura 3R is a durable mat for demanding adventures, extended outings, rugged paddling trips and overlanding in spring, summer or fall.
Suitable for a wide range of adventures, the Dura sleeping mat offers an optimal balance of durability, light weight, warmth and comfort.
- R-Value: 2.9
- Weight: 29.6oz
- Size: 72" x 25.6"
- Packed size: 10.6 x 5.3 in
- Includes repair kit
EXPED's SYNMAT TECHNOLOGY™, featuring Texpedloft insulation welded to the top and bottom of the air chambers, ensures maximum warmth over the lifetime of the mat while a 7 cm thick air cushion cradles the body. Air chambers run head to toe, fully supporting the body for an unrivaled night's sleep and giving maximum durability.
The Dura sleeping mat features recycled 75 D / 170 D ripstop face fabric.
EXPED's Schnozzel Pumpbag is included: rapid, moisture-free mat inflation: lung power not required.
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Other pads I considered:
- Nemo Tensor Trail Ultralight - I noticed that some of the reviews of the Exped mentioned the Tensor as a better pad due to the baffle design, but there were plenty of Tensor reviews that mentioned leaks and lack of durability.
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLight NXT - this was recommended by Randy, and I grew up on Therm-a-Rest, but I've never been a huge fan of their inflation systems, so I opted for the Exped, at least for the time being.
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