Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Review – Car Camping Sleeping Pad

If you need a sleeping pad for car camping, this Exped Megamat Duo 10 Review is the text for you. Read about this award-winning insulated 10 cm thick pad with the R-value 9.5. 

Key features & benefits

What is in the name

I guess I should write its full name as Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Insulated Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad, and then it becomes more clear what kind of the pad this is. The number 10 here is its thickness in centimeters, i.e., you have 3.9 inches of a soft and comfortable insulation under you.

The word Duo describes its double-wide nature, so indeed you have a huge pad with the dimensions 77.6 x 52 inches (197 x 132 cm).

Insulation

The declared R-value is 9.5, and the pad is suitable for temperatures as low as -48 °C (-54.4 °F). This is good for practically any environment. It insulates you from the ground but this does not imply it will heat you, so it is suitable for all seasons.

Who is it for

The Exped MegaMat 10 is ideal for any outdoor activity where you are not supposed to carry it long distances. It weighs 10.2 lb (4.63 kg) for the LW version, quite heavy as you see. So this is for regular camping at places with a motorized access, a tool for basecamps, etc. It offers lots of space for two adults or just for one person who wants exceptional comfort in the camp.

The length of the larger version is 77.6 inches (197 cm) so it is suitable even for very tall people. I have included it in my list of double pads for camping with double cots and double tent-cots; in such a combination this is a great item for couples and for family camping. You will find it also among the pads for car camping.

A bit more about the pad in this short video:

More about features

You have a memory foam layer inside, so it accommodates to the body nicely. The surface fabric is a stretchy TPU laminated material, the same on both sides. All materials used in the construction of this pad are Oekotex 100 certified.

Stuff sack 

You will notice that the carry bag is huge and sidewinder type, so packing the pad in the bag is never an issue, there is enough space there for two pads of this size.

In the stuff sack, you have a pocket with the mini pump that is included in the package. You might be surprised at the size of the pump, but note that it is not supposed to be used to inflate the pad from the beginning. In fact, the pad will self-inflate in 10-15 minutes, and the mini pump is used only to add some extra air in, you will see this in the video below.

Valves

There are two of them, separate for inflation and deflation. The deflate valve is large and you need this for the volume you have inside of this pad. Please see how to inflate and deflate this pad; the person is using the single pad but the valves and the procedure are the same:

Specifications

• Type: self-inflating, insulated, 4-season pad.
• Sizes: M, LW.
• Weight:
  – LW: 10.2 lb (4.63 kg).
  – M: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
• Temperature rating: -48 °C (-54.4 °F).
• R-value: 9.5.
• Dimensions (L x W):
  – LW: 77.6 x 52 in (197 x 132 cm).
  – M: 72 x 41 in (183 x 104 cm).
• Thickness: 3.9 in (9.9 cm).
• Packed size (L x D):
  – LW: 27.6 x 11.8 in (70 x 30 cm).
  – M: 22 x 11 in (56 x 28 cm).
• Packed volume: 49 L.
• Pump weight: 1.6 oz (45 g).
• Stuff sack weight: 7.1 oz (200 g).
• Colors: 2.
• Warranty: 5 years.

Exped Megamat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad vs Competitors

You might want to see how the MegaMat Duo 10 compares with some other double-wide pads, so here are two great examples. This might help you to choose what you really need:

Final thoughts, rating, pros & cons

This is not a budget-friendly item, but this is a top-quality pad. There are hundreds of reports on Amazon alone and the average rating is incredibly high; there are no many outdoor items with such a score. See how I rate it:

Exped Megamat 10 Insulated Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad (Single & Duo)

8.9

Weight

7.6/10

Comfort & features

10.0/10

R-value

9.6/10

Packed size

8.2/10

Pros

• Exceptionally comfortable.
• Great quality.
• Very durable yet pleasant materials.
• Great inflation/deflation system.
• Pump included.

Cons

• Heavy.
• Expensive.

Check on Amazon

Check at REI

If you cannot afford this pad, please check for more options in this text, or visit my page with pads. Check also this ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Self-Inflating Double Air Pad which is a 2-in-1 pad, single and double. If you would rather have a single pad with similar features, please check this Exped MegaMat Outfitter 10 pad.

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