RTT mattress replacement

[Enigma]

I've got an old clam shell style RTT of some Chinese knock off. It's held up fairly well being 15+ years old, but I had to toss the crappy foam mattress finally as it was ripped and some rats decided to eat part of it. So what is a nice replacement to get some comfortable sleep? The tent dimensions, when unfolded, are 55" x 94".

The Hest Dually RTT from all the reviews seems to be the best of the best, but that price tag of $750 USD (I'm Canadian) seems totally ridiculous. Currently out of stock it seems as well, and they don't ship to Canada apparently either.

Dually Roof Top Tent (RTT)

Shop the HEST Dually roof top tent contains two layers of enhanced memory foam that provide body alignment and pressure point relief for the best night’s sleep you’ll ever get in a Roof Top Tent. Designed to replace your current Mattress and go with you on all your adventures,

hest.com

The next one that seems to get a lot of great reviews is the Exped Megamat Duo 10LW+. Self inflating air mattress with memory foam. Anyone have one? How well do they take the repeated folding/unfolding? Are they relatively quick to deflate?

Exped Megamat Duo10 LW+ Double Sleeping Pad - Unisex | MEC

Megamat Duo10 LW+ Double Sleeping Pad: Put 4 inches of padding between you and a hard world. Made for cottages and family camping, this long, wide double mat may be more comfortable than

www.mec.ca

Any other suggestions for a mattress?

 

[laxtoy]

I’ve used an Exped for about the last 7-8 years, it’s nice for the ability to fine tune the pressure, but it definitely helps to have the roof top tent mattress down as well. I’ve tried to use it as a stand alone mattress and it still feels a little thin, where my shoulder/elbow/knee bottoms out, when deflated enough to feel comfortable, but that may just be me and the fact I’m getting older.

The biggest issue is having to deflate it completely when breaking down, though may not be an issue if you’re using it as a standalone. The tent foam pad, sleeping bags and the incompletely deflated megamat is too much to get the tent closed properly

 

[Enigma]

I’ve used an Exped for about the last 7-8 years, it’s nice for the ability to fine tune the pressure, but it definitely helps to have the roof top tent mattress down as well. I’ve tried to use it as a stand alone mattress and it still feels a little thin, where my shoulder/elbow/knee bottoms out, when deflated enough to feel comfortable, but that may just be me and the fact I’m getting older.

The biggest issue is having to deflate it completely when breaking down, though may not be an issue if you’re using it as a standalone. The tent foam pad, sleeping bags and the incompletely deflated megamat is too much to get the tent closed properly

So you use the Exped AND a foam mattress? I'm hoping to use just one medium. The old set up had the OEM 2-3" foamie and we added another foam topper above it. It helped for sure, but was still on the thin side.

 

[laxtoy]

Yes, we use both. If you got along with just the tent foam I think you’d be good with the Exped instead of. The Expeds are pretty widely regarded as one of the best mattresses you can get. Hopefully others will chime in

 

[NatersXJ6]

Im completely happy with the thinner Exped replacing my foam. I think it is the 7.5 vs 10 CM? Ive never looked back.

 

[Enigma]

Ordered a Exped Megamat Duo 10 LW+ (try saying that 10 times fast!).. hope its as good as all the reviews seem to say

 

[Lt Dan]

It is!

 

[86scotty]

Agreed. Another satisfied Exped customer here. Just pulled the brand new bed cushions out of a freshly converted interior in favor of the Exped.

 

[JackW]

I've got two Exped mattresses and they are by far the best air mattresses I've used in over 60 years of camping. I've got a a little rechargeable Giga Pump that can be used to quickly inflate and deflate the air mattress.

GIGA PUMP 2.0 - 3 in 1 Ultra Mini Air Pump

Item New GIGA PUMP 2 New GIGA PUMP 2 Lite Size & Weight 1.8 x 1.8 x 2.4 inch / 3.2 oz 1.8 x 1.8 x 2.4 inch / 3.2 oz Inflation Pressure 4 kPa (0.58 PSI) 4 kPa (0.58 PSI) Filling Speed 200L/min 200L/min Working Time for Pump Usage 12min 12min Lumens 400/200/40 lm x Working Time for Lantern Usage...

www.aerogogo.com

 

[pcstockton]

I like the Exped, but never had one that didn't leak at the valves. Got a HEST. WAYYYYY better.

 

[Enigma]

I like the Exped, but never had one that didn't leak at the valves. Got a HEST. WAYYYYY better.

Those things must be made from solid gold, prices on them are just stupid.

 

[Enigma]

I've got two Exped mattresses and they are by far the best air mattresses I've used in over 60 years of camping. I've got a a little rechargeable Giga Pump that can be used to quickly inflate and deflate the air mattress.

GIGA PUMP 2.0 - 3 in 1 Ultra Mini Air Pump

Item New GIGA PUMP 2 New GIGA PUMP 2 Lite Size & Weight 1.8 x 1.8 x 2.4 inch / 3.2 oz 1.8 x 1.8 x 2.4 inch / 3.2 oz Inflation Pressure 4 kPa (0.58 PSI) 4 kPa (0.58 PSI) Filling Speed 200L/min 200L/min Working Time for Pump Usage 12min 12min Lumens 400/200/40 lm x Working Time for Lantern Usage...

www.aerogogo.com

wow, those pumps are tiny! Nice find.