Mega by name, mega by nature: whether we’re talking about size, comfort or warmth, this mat has got it all – and more. If you’re car camping, campervanning or setting up a more luxurious basecamp, this is as comfortable as sleeping mats get. Featuring a self-inflating 3D profile, the Megamat boasts a level, mattress-like sleeping surface from edge to edge. Available in long extra wide and doublewide sizes, it offers ample space to spread out for one or two people. It’s also an incredible 50% thicker than the MegaMat 10. Dedicated low-profile valves for inflation and deflation make set-up and pack-down easy. It also includes a smart SideWinder storage bag – just roll the mat up and slot it into the height-adjustable roll top bag, which also features a handy carry strap.
| Dimensions | Packed Dimensions | Weight | |
| LXW | 197 × 77 × 15 cm | 79 × 28 cm | 3355 g |
The Exped story started in the early 1980s, in a basic log cabin deep in the Canadian wilderness. That might seem strange for a brand that is Swiss through and through. But it starts to make sense when you hear founders Heidi and Andi Brun talk about their wanderlust as young, twenty-something dreamers.
They built the cabin with their own hands and survived through the harsh winter by learning essential outdoor skills. Day-to-day existence relied on what nature provided – teaching them to live sustainably and with minimal impact. It also demonstrated clearly and simply that the most valuable thing to take into the great outdoors is knowledge, not equipment.
Their fledgling company started out as a distributor, bringing iconic outdoor brands to Switzerland. But soon, they became dissatisfied with other companies’ products. They felt they could do things better. So, they did, transitioning from distributor to manufacturer in 1997. What followed was a slew of pioneering products, from robust backpacking tents to down-filled sleeping mats. Generations on, many of those products are still part of the current Exped range – more refined, yet still built to work in the wild.
-Sharon, Verified Buyer
