This perfect! For years, when going on long motorcycle trips in 🇳🇴 I love the exped matts but only the inflating part every evening was what made me tired. I am going to make a review about this I think. Great stuff!
Just ordered one. These types of inflatable mats are widly used in roof top tents aswell. A Deflate option would be great. And, an option to have it connected all the time. So, a pipe, so you can position in on the floor of the tent so it's not in the way from pillows etc, and on that pipe a check valve, so it can be connected to the mat all the time. I'll build one myself :)
For me, a deflate feature is far more important than inflate, as the Exped Megamat Duo self-inflates pretty well (I would top it off with this device if I had it). I too use the mat in an RTT and do not want to crawl around up there to manhandle it to get the air out. Without an effective way to deflate the Megamat I may choose to sell it. Too bad, as I love the mat.
Well, than we'd have two identical products on the market. This way we have a choice. You want the power bank? > exped You just want a pump? > Therma-a-rest Albeit the latter uses AAA batteries which, so a rechargeable one would offer some variety at least.
I would buy this if it also deflated. It always takes me at least 2 attempts to get my mats back into their stuff sacks because some air is still left. I've watched all the deflate videos, the only thing I don't like about my mats is putting them away.
the blue adapter fits into the air inlet... so you can have it draw air out as well. Not sure if it's strong enough to collapse the foam, but for sure pure air mattresses it will work fine with
@@bojanabalen9427 Hi, they allow you to fill (->Schnozzelbag) or to drain a lot of air a lot faster - compared to former valve technologies. You won't miss it on tour, if your are once tried it - would be my guessing.
@@TobiasHoendervangers the blue adapter fits perfectly into the air inlet, just doesn't lock via the nubs. But sucking vs blowing wouldn't be forcing the adapter out anyways
As other reviewers have suggested, to bad you can’t add the adapters on the intake port. This would have bin much needed to deflate the EXPED MEGAMAT. Also, to bad the battery is non-removable. Many battery operated devices use a rechargeable 18650 style battery, like the FENIX L18 batteries.
The blue nozzle attachment is designed for use with all of the modern "flat valve" style valves on our mats, whereas the malleable piece of clear tubing (aka the "Universal Valve Adapter") is meant to bridge the gap between that new flat valve diameter and our old "twist valve" style valves found on our older (pre-2010) mats.
@@ExpedLLC That's a shame, because literally all you'd have to do is spin the motor in reverse and you could use it for inflate/deflate. Seems like a super simple feature to add from an engineering standpoint, and would make 99.ALL of your customers happy :)
@@Chromedonkey the blue adapter fits into the air inlet snuggly... like it was designed that way and the marketing team either forgot or don't think it's suited to deflate all their mattresses. Either way it can fit that way
@@KTMcaptain can the blue adapter fit into another other tiny pump brand, like flexitailgear or thermarest? someone mentioned a universal flat adapter - what does that fit into? desperate for deflation help :(
Can y’all please make an adaptor for vehicle air compressors like an ARB? I’ve not seen one that would work. It’s be great for your big camp mattresses. ✌🏼
The Widget is specifically designed to be low pressure in order to avoid overinflating our mats. We don't recommend other types of pumps or air compressors, as overinflation can damage the mat.
blue adapter fits into the air inlet nice and snug... so you can connect it up in a deflate fashion... Don't know if it's strong enough to deflate a foam mattress though. Mine failed after first use
Hello, I just bought the Exped Megamat Max Duo 15. Unfortunately, I do not have the space to store it inflated. Is it ok to use the Widget to inflate the mat after being stored rolled up in the sidewinder bag? Im not sure if it's necessary for the foam to expand naturally. Please advise. Thanks.
Thankfully, it is not possible to overfill your mat with just the Widget alone. Only high-powered air pumps or excessive pumping with the hand pump could get the mat to the point where something ruptures, but you'll be able to tell when the mat is overfilled as it will start to look warped long before something "pops". It's not possible to add additional pressure with the Widget because of its design.
HI There, When you plug in the charging cord there should be a small light that turns red to show it is charging. It should turn green when it is fully charged. Hope this helps!
@@Jason-rk4xc Hi There, Sometimes you will need to push the charging cable in more firmly to have the light turn on. If this is not happening, please let us know what country you are located in and we can get you in contact with your local distributor who may be able to assist.
@@Jason-rk4xc there is a charging light, perhaps you are trying to charge off the wrong port or have a defective unit. The included literature states this and is easier to glean than posting easy to find questions on youtube
Hi there. Great question. The Widget does have a charge indicator light when plugged in. When the Widget is plugged in and charging, the indicator light is red. When it is fully charged, the indicator light turns green. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Thank you for the question. Because there are different generations of mats with other brands, we can't provide any official answer for compatibility. We do know that the Widget works with all EXPED mats. If the other brand mat uses twist valve technology, the Universal Valve Adapter will likely work to attach the Widget for inflation. If the other brand mat uses flat valve technology, there could be a difference in sizing, which could work, but we can't guarantee it.
Hi there. Please reach out to the EXPED distributor in the UK for more information on availability. Their contact information can be found here: www.exped.com/uk-ireland/en/contact-uk-ireland
Yes this will work but it will depend on the generation of your mat. If your inflate and deflate valves are the same size then it will work. If the inflate is larger then you will need an adapter.
@@TheJonbonesjones From a completely deflated state, the Widget can fully inflate the MegaMat Duo TXY in approximately 4 minutes. Allowing the mat to self inflate can take between 5-15 minutes. Topping the mat off with the Mini Pump could take another 5 minutes or so, depending on your desired level of firmness.
Great question Bear- When plugged in to the charging cord, the widget should show a red charging light. This will change to green when the Widget is fully charged.
@@bearburrell6104 The light is located next to the charging ports (specifically to the right of the "out" port), just under the surface of the plastic. The plastic next to the "out" port (the larger USB connection) should glow red when fully plugged in. The cord needs to be quite firmly pressed into the charging port to fully seat and get the light to show- so don't be shy about pushing in the cord to the "in" (smaller USB) port. If you still can't get a light to show- we'd love to take a look and see if there's an issue with the product. If you're located in the USA, please email Service@ExpedUSA.com. If not, please contact Info@Exped.com.
Почему такой насос решили сделать только сейчас, а не сразу, как начали выпускать надувные коврики? Искал много лет и не мог поверить, что Exped не выпускает его.
Hi Andrey, thank you for your comment and your feedback. Until now, the focus has simply been elsewhere. The development also took some time to get it the way we wanted it. But now it is there :) best regard, your Exped team
Hi there. The Widget can inflate Exped's giant MegaMat Duo LW in four minutes and can do so up to six times. A fully charged Widget can easily inflate a size medium trekking mat up to 60 times. In lamp mode, a fully charged Widget will light camp for up to 72 hours. The 3600 mAh power bank will last for one to two cell phone charges. Note: As with all battery-powered devices, cold temperatures reduce operating performance. Thank you!
This perfect! For years, when going on long motorcycle trips in 🇳🇴 I love the exped matts but only the inflating part every evening was what made me tired. I am going to make a review about this I think. Great stuff!
Just ordered one. These types of inflatable mats are widly used in roof top tents aswell. A Deflate option would be great. And, an option to have it connected all the time. So, a pipe, so you can position in on the floor of the tent so it's not in the way from pillows etc, and on that pipe a check valve, so it can be connected to the mat all the time. I'll build one myself :)
Thanks for the great feedback! We will make sure to pass this along.
Boss, the blue adapter actually hooks up to the air inlet... so you can deflate with it.
For me, a deflate feature is far more important than inflate, as the Exped Megamat Duo self-inflates pretty well (I would top it off with this device if I had it). I too use the mat in an RTT and do not want to crawl around up there to manhandle it to get the air out. Without an effective way to deflate the Megamat I may choose to sell it. Too bad, as I love the mat.
Thank you for your feedback! We'll pass it along to our product managers. This kind of feedback helps us with future innovations.
The blue adapter part fits nicely into the air inlet, so you can deflate with it
@@ExpedLLC the same fun run REVERSE to deflate it. IT should be simple improvement.
Yeah, not buying this until there is a deflate feature.
Yes. I agree. I almost bought one until I realised it didn’t deflate as well. 😢
I wish you could make one WITHOUT all these extra features, so it could be small and lightweight, like the NeoAir Micro Pump.
Well, than we'd have two identical products on the market. This way we have a choice.
You want the power bank? > exped
You just want a pump? > Therma-a-rest
Albeit the latter uses AAA batteries which, so a rechargeable one would offer some variety at least.
The amount of added size and weight from the lights and powerbank feature are actually fairly small.
I would buy this if it also deflated. It always takes me at least 2 attempts to get my mats back into their stuff sacks because some air is still left. I've watched all the deflate videos, the only thing I don't like about my mats is putting them away.
Did you tried Exped flat valves? I share your concerns about deflation, but since Exped launched flat valves for me this topic is gone!
the blue adapter fits into the air inlet... so you can have it draw air out as well. Not sure if it's strong enough to collapse the foam, but for sure pure air mattresses it will work fine with
@@larsstadler4091 what do the flat valves do?
@@bojanabalen9427 Hi, they allow you to fill (->Schnozzelbag) or to drain a lot of air a lot faster - compared to former valve technologies. You won't miss it on tour, if your are once tried it - would be my guessing.
no reverse function to deflate the mat ? cool product tho
The Widget is designed to be an inflation device only.
@@ExpedLLC yea I kinda got that but why not also a deflate device also ? That is the question thanks
@@alpinab14 The final design did not include a deflate function, but we'll pass along your feedback to our product managers. Thank you!
Would be great to have a deflate function. I always struggle to get that last bit of air out of my Synmat.
@@TobiasHoendervangers the blue adapter fits perfectly into the air inlet, just doesn't lock via the nubs. But sucking vs blowing wouldn't be forcing the adapter out anyways
As other reviewers have suggested, to bad you can’t add the adapters on the intake port. This would have bin much needed to deflate the EXPED MEGAMAT.
Also, to bad the battery is non-removable. Many battery operated devices use a rechargeable 18650 style battery, like the FENIX L18 batteries.
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions Mark. We'll keep passing this information along to our product managers.
the blue adapter does fit in the intake port though... rather nicely. Perhaps try it?
Would also love to see how to use the other two adapters it comes with.
The blue nozzle attachment is designed for use with all of the modern "flat valve" style valves on our mats, whereas the malleable piece of clear tubing (aka the "Universal Valve Adapter") is meant to bridge the gap between that new flat valve diameter and our old "twist valve" style valves found on our older (pre-2010) mats.
looks great, need one for wildland fire season
Would rather have a deflator . Its easy enough to inflate
agreed, deflating by myself is hard!
Hi it does deflate if you put the little air intake pressed against the deflate valve.
Hi grahnlindy. The Widget is designed to only have an inflate function. Thank you.
@@ExpedLLC That's a shame, because literally all you'd have to do is spin the motor in reverse and you could use it for inflate/deflate. Seems like a super simple feature to add from an engineering standpoint, and would make 99.ALL of your customers happy :)
@@Chromedonkey Thank you for the recommendation! We'll keep passing this feedback to our product manager.
@@Chromedonkey the blue adapter fits into the air inlet snuggly... like it was designed that way and the marketing team either forgot or don't think it's suited to deflate all their mattresses. Either way it can fit that way
@@KTMcaptain can the blue adapter fit into another other tiny pump brand, like flexitailgear or thermarest? someone mentioned a universal flat adapter - what does that fit into? desperate for deflation help :(
Can y’all please make an adaptor for vehicle air compressors like an ARB? I’ve not seen one that would work. It’s be great for your big camp mattresses. ✌🏼
The Widget is specifically designed to be low pressure in order to avoid overinflating our mats. We don't recommend other types of pumps or air compressors, as overinflation can damage the mat.
Shame it doesn’t deflate as it’s difficult to get all the air out and back into it’s carry sack.
Hey, Exped - Seems like an easy fix to be able to allow this to both inflate and deflate. Any update?
the blue adapter already fits into the air inlet nicely... give it a try
I wish this had a deflate attachment to the outtake.
blue adapter fits into the air inlet nice and snug... so you can connect it up in a deflate fashion... Don't know if it's strong enough to deflate a foam mattress though. Mine failed after first use
@@KTMcaptain I guess until they figure something out, it’s up to gravity and my fat ass to deflate this thing.
I wish it has a deflater. That's what takes the longest
It's 2021 and your video is in 480p. What are you doing?
Did you really want to watch this in 4K? :D
Hello, I just bought the Exped Megamat Max Duo 15. Unfortunately, I do not have the space to store it inflated. Is it ok to use the Widget to inflate the mat after being stored rolled up in the sidewinder bag? Im not sure if it's necessary for the foam to expand naturally. Please advise. Thanks.
Hi Paul. Great question. Yes, it's ok to use the Widget to inflate your MegaMat after being stored rolled up in the Sidewinder.
what, they made this without deflate!?
Is it possible to over inflate my mat with widget?
Thankfully, it is not possible to overfill your mat with just the Widget alone. Only high-powered air pumps or excessive pumping with the hand pump could get the mat to the point where something ruptures, but you'll be able to tell when the mat is overfilled as it will start to look warped long before something "pops". It's not possible to add additional pressure with the Widget because of its design.
Can you please tell me charging instructions. No lights or anything to know if it is charging. This video is suppose to cover it.
HI There,
When you plug in the charging cord there should be a small light that turns red to show it is charging. It should turn green when it is fully charged. Hope this helps!
@@ExpedLLC There is no charging light. I have one.
@@Jason-rk4xc Hi There, Sometimes you will need to push the charging cable in more firmly to have the light turn on. If this is not happening, please let us know what country you are located in and we can get you in contact with your local distributor who may be able to assist.
@@Jason-rk4xc there is a charging light, perhaps you are trying to charge off the wrong port or have a defective unit. The included literature states this and is easier to glean than posting easy to find questions on youtube
Does the widget have a charging indicator light. I have one and can’t tell when it is charged.
Hi there. Great question. The Widget does have a charge indicator light when plugged in. When the Widget is plugged in and charging, the indicator light is red. When it is fully charged, the indicator light turns green. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Will it fit a Sea to summit mat?
Thank you for the question. Because there are different generations of mats with other brands, we can't provide any official answer for compatibility. We do know that the Widget works with all EXPED mats. If the other brand mat uses twist valve technology, the Universal Valve Adapter will likely work to attach the Widget for inflation. If the other brand mat uses flat valve technology, there could be a difference in sizing, which could work, but we can't guarantee it.
When will it be in the UK?
Hi there. Please reach out to the EXPED distributor in the UK for more information on availability. Their contact information can be found here: www.exped.com/uk-ireland/en/contact-uk-ireland
Does it fit other brands? Moutain equipment ++?
Hi Jan-Erik. We haven't tested it with every brand. At this time we can only confirm that it fits EXPED mats. Thank you.
I have a synmat 9 lw with a foam handpomp can i still use this electric pump?
Yes this will work but it will depend on the generation of your mat. If your inflate and deflate valves are the same size then it will work. If the inflate is larger then you will need an adapter.
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Does this work for the Megamat Duo TXY?
@SilentStorm, yes! The Widget works for the MegaMat Duo TXY.
@@ExpedLLC how quickly for a full inflation with the widget compared to using the surrounding air and the air pump included?
@@TheJonbonesjones From a completely deflated state, the Widget can fully inflate the MegaMat Duo TXY in approximately 4 minutes. Allowing the mat to self inflate can take between 5-15 minutes. Topping the mat off with the Mini Pump could take another 5 minutes or so, depending on your desired level of firmness.
how do you know when Widget is fully charged?
Great question Bear- When plugged in to the charging cord, the widget should show a red charging light. This will change to green when the Widget is fully charged.
@@ExpedLLC where will the light be? mine is not showing any light. defective?
thanks
@@bearburrell6104 The light is located next to the charging ports (specifically to the right of the "out" port), just under the surface of the plastic. The plastic next to the "out" port (the larger USB connection) should glow red when fully plugged in. The cord needs to be quite firmly pressed into the charging port to fully seat and get the light to show- so don't be shy about pushing in the cord to the "in" (smaller USB) port.
If you still can't get a light to show- we'd love to take a look and see if there's an issue with the product. If you're located in the USA, please email Service@ExpedUSA.com. If not, please contact Info@Exped.com.
@@ExpedLLC there we go.. just had to wiggle the USB-C a little... probably b/c it's new.. cool, thanks! Exped mats are great!
Почему такой насос решили сделать только сейчас, а не сразу, как начали выпускать надувные коврики? Искал много лет и не мог поверить, что Exped не выпускает его.
Hi Andrey, thank you for your comment and your feedback. Until now, the focus has simply been elsewhere. The development also took some time to get it the way we wanted it. But now it is there :) best regard, your Exped team
nice
What sleeping pad is this please
The mat shown in the video is a Synmat UL size M.
How many madrasses do a fully charged widget do??
Hi there. The Widget can inflate Exped's giant MegaMat Duo LW in four minutes and can do so up to six times. A fully charged Widget can easily inflate a size medium trekking mat up to 60 times. In lamp mode, a fully charged Widget will light camp for up to 72 hours. The 3600 mAh power bank will last for one to two cell phone charges. Note: As with all battery-powered devices, cold temperatures reduce operating performance. Thank you!
Please update device with USB C, deflation.
too big and bulky, Thermarest nailed it with their pump
I agree This is a No go for me.
Should have made it orange or black!
Thank you for the feedback.