WTB: Exped Megamat
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LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
Cry once and have great nights of sleep afterwards. You will be hard pressed to find anyone not happy with a MegaMat.
TxTortoise
New member
If you're outside Texas, probably the best price you'll find. ;-) I bit the bullet a couple of weeks ago. It is bulky, but way comfortable.
http://www.moontrail.com/exped-megamat-10-lxw.php
http://www.moontrail.com/exped-megamat-10-lxw.php
Kcdude
Adventurer
REI also has it if you are so inclined. 20% member discount plus 10% back is about $150 new.
LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
Megmat also now makes a duo size that open up uses in trailers and RTT.
This thread prompted me to purchase a MegaMat for my Venturcraft trailer to go with my single Megamat in my CampTeq. I found many stores with no longer available status so I called EXPED to find out whats up. Thinking maybe a new design or worst case a problem but I was all wrong. These are selling like crazy and cant keep them in stock now waiting for a fresh shipment.
This thread prompted me to purchase a MegaMat for my Venturcraft trailer to go with my single Megamat in my CampTeq. I found many stores with no longer available status so I called EXPED to find out whats up. Thinking maybe a new design or worst case a problem but I was all wrong. These are selling like crazy and cant keep them in stock now waiting for a fresh shipment.
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Dusty Grin
Observer
I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on the duo myself. My maggiolina is 48" wide inside and I think the megamat is 52" wide. Does anyone who has one of these have thoughts on slightly cramming it in there and possibly just not inflating it as much? I could fit so much more bedding up there once it's deflated instead of using the stock mattress. I could also take it out and use it elsewhere.
LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
I have the single in my CampTeq and the shape is pretty rigid. Personally I would talk EXPED or an owner of the Duo about fitting in a 48" space before pulling the trigger. As for deflating for more bedding I dont see that as a problem> My Venturcraft trailers bed folds in half and I plan to use the Duo and just pull the plug when folding it in half.
Kcdude
Adventurer
IMO, megamats don't cram well...had a 52" I tried to use in my Big Agnes 50" wide bag and it just did not want to have the edges flipped up. Also tried a 30" in my sleeping spot...same deal, just too tight and it somewhat compressed the internals where it did not feel right.
Dusty Grin
Observer
Good info, thank you. I think I'm still going to get it but use it in my Oztent only I suppose. I will try it up in the rtt and if it works let you all know and post a picture.
TxTortoise
New member
REI 20% should be back later this month, but depending on sales tax Moonlike was still a better deal. I ended up going here, since I was in Texas... omcgear.com, initially through Amazon Marketplace, but not listed in stock now.
I bought my first MegaMat in the "10" size pricematched from moontail at Backcountry.com then while talking to my brother about it found that Backcountry had the "7.5" on sale and picked up another one for the rare time I can get my wife out camping. I've been super happy with them now for nearly 2 years. I did burn a hole in the 10 while grinding in my garage but with the included glue got it fixed up and holding air great.
I do hate to inflate the pad and am not patient enough to let it self inflate so I use my CO2 tank. I swear I like that tank more to inflate my pad then my tires.
The hefty price tag is for sure worth what you get back from it.
(The number in the name refers to height of the pad in mm.)
I do hate to inflate the pad and am not patient enough to let it self inflate so I use my CO2 tank. I swear I like that tank more to inflate my pad then my tires.
The hefty price tag is for sure worth what you get back from it.
(The number in the name refers to height of the pad in mm.)
