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Exped Megamat vs Nemo Eclipse
Exped Megamat
48 positive (94%) · 3 mixed (6%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +94%
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The Exped Megamat is widely regarded by the Reddit camping community as the gold standard for car camping comfort, frequently described as the 'Rolls Royce' of sleeping mats. It is celebrated for providing a sleep experience comparable to a traditional home mattress, making it a favorite for side sleepers and those camping in extreme cold.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and support, even for side sleepers and larger individuals
- High insulation (R-value of 8.1) suitable for sleeping directly on frozen ground
- Available in various sizes, including single and queen-width options
- Highly durable and repairable with standard adhesive kits
Cons
- Expensive compared to most other camping pads
- Extremely bulky and heavy, limited strictly to car camping
- Takes up significant storage space in vehicles and at home even when deflated
Top excerpts
The Exped Megamat is basically the rolls royce of ground mats
Have a look at the Exped Megamat or Dura series. They are generally highly rated for comfort and are quite thick.
Exped MegaMat.
Wool blankets, down comforter, Exped Megamat.
I did try the XP pad mega mats with car camping in mind and ooh buddy that’s gonna be the next thing we buy. It’s luxurious
Nemo Eclipse
20 positive (83%) · 3 mixed (13%) · 1 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
Top excerpts
It is super easy to pack up, just pop the valve open, roll it up once to get the air out, then I fold in thirds lengthwise and roll it up. The bag it goes into has extra space so there's no fight to fit it back in there. ... I find it comfortable. I sleep on my side and stomach and tend to move around in my sleep a lot, so my sleeping pad also needs to be reasonably quiet. I don't hear any of the internal insulation crinkle
If it were me I’d recommend the following: - (or NEMO Eclipse all season for $175)
The Nemo eclipse is really nice and currently on sale at REI.
Durable with that 40D ripstop nylon... Very lightweight for it's size and thickness... Very comfortable and great pressure relief... Impressively small pack size... Valve is probably the best I've tried
A bit difficult to roll up... The insulation definitely doesn't go all the way which can lead to sleeping colder. It's not present in the outer tubes. Overstated R-value of 6.2?