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The Exped website lists some new mattresses. In fact there are so many it's getting overwhelming. A couple I noticed in particular as improvements: Synmat 3D 7 MW: Box sides should improve comfort over the previous model. Synmat Mega 12 MW: Previously called just the Synmat 12 and was only...

It would be interesting to hear what folks consider to be a minimum size for comfort. For me it's 3.5" x 25" x 72". The Syncellmat 5 is 2" x 20.6" x 72". For me personally that's not even adequate for backpacking. With a 2" mattress I can feel my hip bones on the ground. Less than 25" wide your...

Honu, you have the Camp Chair and the Sunset Chair both, right? Question for you: Is the depth front to back the same in both chairs? I'm tempted to get a Camp Chair but when I tried it in a store it felt like it didn't extend far enough out to the knees. Any input on that?

I recently tried the Helinox Camp chair and found it more comfortable than the Sunset because it's wider through the back area.

Sorry to be silly, but got any ideas? ***Must be $7 or less and have free shipping to fill out gift card order.*** Thanks!

Rayra thanks for that additional information.

Rayra, thanks a million for your cot extension idea. I'm going to study it carefully. Re prices: I find that as I get older I'm shocked at the price of just about everything, as I'm sure our parents and grandparents felt. I can't get it through my head that $100 is a small amount of money these...

Spot on on all points Nanabijou. The reason I prefer a wider cot isn't just for the body but for ARM support. I will pay up to $250 for a light, comfortable cot that assembles easily. Not more, and only because I camp a lot. That means a Helinox on sale and no yearly updates when they change...

Correct, and that makes the mattress sag in the middle. It can be done, but it's not optimal. Same problem with the Roll-a-Cot wide: the Synmat 12 and Megamat slide down off one of the rails unless you put another layer of foam under them to raise them up to the level of the rails. You have to...

The tall cot wasn't on the market yet when I bought the Helinox Cot One. And I'm not willing to pay over $300 for a camping cot.

Hey, that's a great idea! I saw those in a cot video but the video didn't say what they were and I couldn't find them on the internet. Now I know they're bed risers.

You must be reading my mind! I have both the Roll-a-Cot Wide and the Helinox Cot One. Love the comfort of the Roll-a-Cot but I'm tired of putting it together and taking it apart, plus it's a bit heavy and bulky. Love the fast assembly of the Helinox Cot One, but it's too low. I totally agree...

To keep them from sinking in the sand. http://www.backcountry.com/helinox-ground-sheet-lg-for-camp-sunset-chair?skid=HEL000T-X001-Y001&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6aGVsaW5veDoxOjEyOmhlbGlub3g= Make our own or spend another $25 on top of the high cost of the chair? I have wiffle balls but don't...

Take a look at these two cots: https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Helinox/helinoxcotone http://www.backcountry.com/helinox-high-camp-cot?skid=HEL000J-BLA-ONESIZ&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6aGVsaW5veDoxOjE1OmhlbGlub3g= What can I add to the Cot One to make it higher? Goals: something light...

I slept alternately on the Exped Synmat 12 and the Megamat for 14 straight months. That's 420 nights. I had no durability problems or leaks whatsoever. Same for the Synmat 7, which I've used less. My REI Camp Bed 3.5 developed a lot of tiny holes within a couple of months of purchase but its...

The Synmat 12 is rated to -4F, while the Megamat is -54F. I would think that -4 would be enough for most campers. For some reason my Megamat has never done any self-inflation whatsoever. I've always inflated it by hand. The Synmat 12 and the Megamat inflate in about the same time. I recommend...

It will be hard to stop at 5. Camping equipment has gotten very good in the last few years. Streamlight Siege lantern Luci lantern (frosted) LL Bean down sleeping bag, either 20- or 35-degree Kelty Trail Ridge tent (I have the 2, 3, and 4P, all great) Helinox Cot One Helinox Sunset Chair Exped...

Some ideas to consider: 1) Coleman makes some excellent headlamps for $20-$30. They put out a lot of light, reasonably light weight, AAA batteries last a long time. 2) For backpacking I wouldn't carry a flashlight because a headlamp does everything a flashlight does, hands free. But if...

See what you think of these specs: DreamTime XL: R-value 9 8 lbs 3.5 x 30 x 7 Packed size 10 x 30 Exped Synmat 12 R value 5.3 (-4 degrees) 3 lbs 1 oz 4.7 x 30 x 77 Packed size 6.3 x 13 Comparison: The DreamTime is self-inflating, but the Synmat 12 can be inflated in about one minute with the...

Maybe you mean the Exped Synmat 7. The Air Core is made by Big Agnes.