Exped DonwnMats: super comfortable, infinitely warmer and more compact than any other comparable mat of similar weight. Since down compresses so well, Downmats also packs very small. The integrated pump makes inflation easy.
Weight: 980 g / 34.6 oz
Cost: £149.99 RRP: £165.00
Exped DownMat 9 with integrated Pump
DownMat Pump - much more warmth & comfort & much less bulk! (internationally patented)
Exped DonwnMats: super comfortable, infinitely warmer and more compact than any other comparable mat of similar weight. Since down compresses so well, Downmats also packs very small. The integrated pump makes inflation easy.
Heat loss is dramatically reduced with down insulation inside the mat, as demonstrated by EMPA, the Swiss Federal Labaratories for Materials Testing and Research, and field tests by expeditions. The thick cushion of air also provides comfort and smooths out uneven ground. And as down compresses extremely well, Downmats packs smaller than other insulated mats.
The integrated pump ensures swift and intuitive inflation of the mat. Use both hands to inflate the mat within a minute. The flat deflation valve with one way flap is quick and effective.
Welded baffles between the down filled chambers, unlike traditional airmats, eliminate cold spots and create a comfortably supportive and stable air cushion.
Our Verdict
You can't argue with the facts - the Exped Downmats are seriously warm, and as they are essentially airbeds they are very comofrtable as well. If you sleep cold or want a mat that can be used in cold weather then the Downmat could be a good choice.
We are impressed by the quality of construction and sheer attention to detail given to Exped products, the integral pump works well and the mat is inflated in about a minute, there is a return valve that allows air back to fill the pump chamber (as the pump chamber is located in one of the baffles this is necessary to have a completely inflated mat).
The valves are large and easy to use. Comes complete with stuffsack and repair kit.
"Hi Mark. I have just completed the Land's End to John O'Groats walk. I started on March 16th and finished on June 19th. Earlier this year you sold me some gear which, in the event, was vital in completing the walk successfully. Foremost was the Big Agnes Fly Creek 2.
It was superb. I walked throughout April, officially the wettest on record, I got the tent up quickly, it was spacious and took all my gear, so I was never wet. This tent made my life a lot easier. I am 74, and had that birthday on the trek. The Exped mat meant that every night I had a comfortable sleep and could sit in the tent with the conversion to a chair.
I will also single out the Lightwave rucksack which contributed to the walks success. I feel that it is not an exaggeration to state that without the tent and Exoed mat I would have been struggling. I hope you find these comments useful when, in the future, you get asked about long-distance walking, especially by older people.
Regards, Alan Brookes"
Features
Both low profile valves (pat. pend) one for inflation and the other for deflation ensure ease of use. As the valves are flat and not on the mat‘s edge they do not protrude and are therefore protected and durable.
Light foam blocks at the mat‘s ends prevent down from escaping or migrating between chambers.
Laminated polyester fabric is both durable, airtight and humidity resistant. The shell‘s top surface is of brushed polyester fabric that provides excellent slip resistance and comfort next to the skin. Dark colors dry quickly. The seams are high frequency welded for durability.
Two loops at the head end can be used to secure the packsack to the mat when used as a pillow.
Light and warm: The DownMat 7 Pump has a R-Value of 5.9. At about the same weight a standard 2.5 cm selfinflating mat only has a R-Value of 2.5. Further EMPA tests demonstrated that regular mats lose 3x more heat to cold ground than to the air. The conclusion: use a lighter weight sleeping bag with a DownMat to achieve consistent overall comfort, and still reduce weight and bulk!
Exped only uses IDFL-certified goose down, specially treated to eliminate the effects of humidity that may reach the mat‘s interior.
Specification
Size: 183x52x9 cm / 72x20x3.5“
Weight: 980 g / 34.6 oz
Packsack 17 g / 6 oz
Packed: 24x16 cm / 9x6“
Fill Weight**: 250 g / 9 oz
Temperature: -38°C / -36°F
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