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Exped Megamat vs Zenbivy
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
Zenbivy
26 positive (79%) · 4 mixed (12%) · 3 negative (9%)
Trust + time weighted: +73%
Top excerpts
I'm hoping to upgrade to a ZenBivy set up because I think I will be even more comfortable, and they pack down smaller/lighter than my current Nemo bag, for the sake of backpacking. ... the quilt and sheet systems are highly reviewed.
I absolutely LOVE my zenbivy!! I highly highly recommend them if you, like me, can’t sleep in a sleeping bag. I use an exped sleeping pad with it. I sleep better camping than I do at home some nights now.
Zenbivy is also pretty roomy though I've let drafts in when kicking up a knee in the large size quilt
But really came here to say that the ZB is really nice to sleep in from my experience. I also like the fast sheet as it makes drafts much less likely to happen, and you get a pillow barn which does feel so much better for me.
I have a 20F synthetic and a 20F down. I have used both down to 30F and was warm with both. I have also used them up to 60F with the foot box open, using them like a blanket.