Down Filled Sleeping Mat

The integrated pump makes inflation swift and simple.

Down filled sleeping mat.

However the klymit static v2 is the only one we highly recommend. This is the go to mat for expeditions in freezing regions. Tested according to idfb standards and. There are many variables that can affect the performance of water repellent down including the chemistry the application process and the quality of the down being used but in general the treatment improves down s resistance to moisture without affecting loft.

At the end of a long trek few things are as rewarding as kicking off your hiking boots and snuggling into a comfy down sleeping bag. The warmest winter mats from exped. 45 f 7 c or higher but is unlikely to be warm enough for use in alpine areas or deep into the shoulder season. Surprisingly the static v2 is much wider than the majority of pads we tested which makes the low weight and price that much more impressive.

The downmat 7 is the mat for all seasons. Water repellent down is being used in lots of down filled jackets and sleeping bags these days. Filled with 10 5 oz of 850 fill power goose down the magma trail has been rated to 30 f. Backpacker magazine reviews the downmat winterlite.

Having said that i prefer the pad slightly under inflated anyways. You can back feed air into the pump by squeezing by the top of the pump look online for the video. Blowing into your sleeping mat should be considered a last resort. This should be sufficient for use in milder overnight temps e g.

Filled with 120g of duck down for a maximum fill power of 700 the pump the ingenious windsock quickly inflates the mat and circulates the down within deep air chambers. However your good night s rest is completely dependent upon just how good your down sleeping bag is. Exceptionally warm comfortable and compact. Poorly insulated balled up or wet down is a recipe for disaster so you want to make sure you have one of the best down sleeping bags around.

Offering lightweight durability comfort and superwarm 700 fill goose down insulation the downmat xp 9 is the choice for trips that take you into extreme cold conditions. Top quality down insulation. This down filled airmat is amazingly comfortable and warmer and lighter than any comparable mat. Hey matt thanks for the question.

Occasionally it is necessary to redistribute the down in the pad by partially inflating it and shaking it. The included schnozzel pumpbag funtions as a waterproof stuff sack a sleeping pad pump and a compression bag for sleeping bags. Exped has a better way. It s light comfortable and packs down small.

The schnozzel pumpbag allows the mat to be inflated in approximately 2 minutes even in extreme cold. There are many inexpensive sleeping pads on the market.