If you're looking for a sleeping mat with more warmth and comfort than a foam, or even a self inflating mattress, the Exped SynMat 7cm fits the bill perfectly. Compact and lightweight, with an exceptional warmth to weight ratio.
You'd expect the luxury that the SynMat has to offer would mean a bulky mattress relegated to camping from the car, but this inflatable, insulated mattress packs down to a surprisingly small size, making it ideal for cold weather treks.
Whilst not quite as warm as Exped's ever popular DownMat's, the SynMat range is a great value for money option, offering huge benefits over similarly priced self inflating mats. The air chambers in the SynMat have synthetic fibre insulation inside, which insulates the body superbly from the ground. It also compresses when the mat is deflated, making for a very small pack size.
Exped's new integrated pump means the pump is effectively part of the mat, and allows quick and easy inflation, without any blowing involved. Inflation is simple, just use both hands to pump air into the mat, and with practice this can take about one minute. The flat deflation valve with one way flap is quick and effective.
- 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.
- Welded baffles between the microfiber filled chambers, unlike traditional airmats, eliminate cold spots and create a comfortably supportive and stable air cushion.
- 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.
- 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 Synmat 7 Pump has a heat resistance value of 4.9. At about the same weight a standard 2.5 cm self inflating mat only offers a R-value of 2.5. EMPA tests demonstrated that regular mats lose 3x more heat to cold ground than to the air. The conclusion is that a warmer mat is more important than a warmer sleeping bag.
- Included: repair kit with adhesive and fabric patches.
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