EXPED Downmat 7 Product Review

A product review of the Exped Downmat 7 Sleep Mat

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• seanmulhall
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[MrWobii]

hey sean good vid is ur mat the dlx model ? i want one for my dd hammock but dont know if the dlx fits being wider ?

[seanmulhall]

@MrWobii

I dont think mine is the dlx. I use this in the DD Hammock with no issues.

[HydeMyJekyll]

you had it down to -9 Celsius or Fahrenheit? -9 Celsius is just average winter temps here in North Carolina. I see below 0F quite often in winter on the mountains, and I am trying to figure out if the downmat would be good for me.

[seanmulhall]

@HydeMyJekyll

-9c. We dont get really cold winters in the south west of England. I need to try it in Scotland in the winter. There it often gets to -15c.

[mrpacificdrummer]

really enjoyed this video sean, can i just ask how tall are you and which size have you got in this video? im 6ft 2 and im wondering if i can get away without needing the dlx. really good review and i will definatley be getting one.

[seanmulhall]

@mrpacificdrummer

Im only 5ft 6in. I have plenty of space for me. Will have to measure the mat and get back to you on its length.

[dorkforknork]

@MrWobii The DLX/Long-Wide is what you want for a hammock because it will wrap around your shoulders a bit. Use it 1/3 to 1/2 inflated.

[Thespiritednomad]

Great vid, just wondering which mat to go for as I have got a snugpak stratosphere and elite 4 sleeping bag.

Will be doing a lot of winter wild camping as well as all the other seasons.

I'm in the U.K. So is it worth getting something like what you have or would something cheaper be ok.

[steezmiester]

This is probably good for cold weather, but for summer/spring conditions, I've used a $2.50 inflatable single person pool flotation device. I bought the style with the smooth plastic-"ey" surface so i could repair leaks with a simple piece of electrical tape. Ive repaired a couple leaks so far. The bite valves for filling take to long so i cut them out and replaced them with a pop bottle top and glued them in place with some Shoe goo. They work great for 2.50 and insulate just fine.

[eightwillwontcannot]

I first bought a downmat 9 and after one use (in a tent, with a groundsheet) it developed a leak. As it was under warranty, i sent it back to Exped's UK importer for a replacement - and they faffed me around for close to 6 months before sending me a replacement. Not impressed!

However my replacement works perfectly - tried it out on the snow w/ a 0 C rated sleeping bag and i was fine. Amazing! I have the old style - with the thermarest style valve + stuff sack pump. Great mat, but delicate.

[cabbage0dusk]

@etekballer14 roughly $180 i think