Do You Really Want a Sleeping Bag When Car Camping? - Pendleton - Exped Mega Mat Duo
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Update: We've now taken this exact set up in temperatures as low as 29F degrees!
Keep in mind, there is three of us sharing the bed, which contributes a good amount of warmth, but I really am surprised how great this setup worked out in below freezing weather! We wore our merino base layers and added warm sweaters, sweatpants and beanies.
I think the Yakima Camp Blanket on the floor really helps provide a nice layer of insulation. Also, the mattress pad you choose has the most significant effect on warmth. The Exped MegaMat does a fantastic job, thanks to its foam insulation. For even more comfort and warmth, Exped also has a luxury version of the MegaMat (MegaMat Max 15). For an extra $80 you get a 6 inch mattress versus a 3.9 inch one and an R-Value (which measures the amount of insulation in a pad) of 10.6 versus 8.1. While I haven't tested the luxury version of the MegaMat, I think its safe to say if you don't mind a slightly heavier and larger mat, I would definitely recommend considering it for the extra warmth and comfort!
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Pendleton Blankets:
Yakima Camp Blanket - Queen in Mineral Umber
Acadia National Park Blanket - Queen
Bridger Stripe Blanket - Queen in Multi Stripe
Mattress:
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Great video Ryan thank you. This helps me decide on a sleeping bag or a blanket for my new amenity dome in ivory.
Thank you! Happy to hear the video was helpful!
I know this is a year old, but your right the exped mattress was a game changer for our car camping. Now I do have a very nice down North Face sleeping bag. But have been looking at Pendleton wool blankets. Because, how beautiful they are, but as through out the ages wool is the best. As I’m going to decorate our permanent Airstream (house for a while) with those blankets. Thank you for the advice. It does make your tent look like home.
So happy to hear this! I think the Pendleton Blankets will be excellent for your Airstream. I appreciate your support on here!
Was just considering buying a camp blanket and saw this video. Very helpful! Thanks!
So glad to hear it helped! Thank you!
I have used Yakima blankets in the winters at home in the PNW, and I turn the heat in my home very low. They are great- And I should add that their weight seems to help in the comfort
What a great job with video, editing, and informational buying. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Wool blankets are amazing. There’s just something about natural materials like wool, canvas, denim and leather. Natural materials seem to break in, rather than break down. They feel warm, breathable and cozy whereas man made materials can seem clamy and I hate the texture and loudness when you move around.
I got a nice new Arcteryx shell one time worth over $500 and I returned it because it was too annoying and I went back to a wool jacket.
I agree! I’m slowly moving towards more wool apparel.
@@rtmadani Our grandparents did good. These comments give me hope. (:
A shell is a shell. Meant for a shell, temps don’t matter. A shell.
A wool coat is a wool coat. Cannot realistically compare the two
I bought a queen sized 90x90" Yosemite National Park Blanket on Black Friday for 25% off then I saw one on craigslist for $100, bought that, and then another one on craigslist a Badlands Park blanket for $100 now I have three! You are right about a wool blanket sleep system for camping....one advantage of wool is that it still insulates if wet. I also got the Mon Chateau faux fur blanket from Costco and it's like sleeping with a fur coat over you.
Nice!
ShakespeareCafe, can you please share where. you purchased the Black Friday one? I know not on sale now but perhaps I can watch for a future sale. Congrats on picking it up plus the used ones. Super great deals for these. Thank you!
Curious if they feel like the old virgin wool army surplus blankets. Super scratchy and sorta stiff.
I love merino and of course cashmere. virgin wool is usually stiff thick scratchy to human skin fabric.
Are these like that?
They’re not scratchy feeling at all. All my Pendleton blankets are very soft. My wife and I are both sensitive to the scratchy wool and these don’t cause any irritation for us.
Can you talk about the sleeping pad you are using? That green thing, want to see how big and how comfortable is it.
Thank you
Hey, so we’re using an Exped MegaMat Duo LW and it measures 77in by 52in by 3.9in. It’s a very comfortable mattress and it’s easy to adjust the firmness. It has a thick layer of foam that will keep you warm and also absorb roots, rocks, branches under your tent. I’m a back/combo sleeper, my wife’s a side sleeper and we both find the mattress pretty comfortable. If your a strict side sleeper the MegaMat Max 15 would be a better choice with its extra foam. But other than that this mat is honestly the best for a comfortable nights rest out there.
At first deflating these mats can feel a bit overwhelming, just watch the exped videos and it will help simplify the process. You basically fold the mat in half and lay down on it to get out the air as opposed to wrestling it.
We use a set of Sijo Eucalyptus sheets (queen size) with some queen size Pendleton blankets on top as opposed to sleeping bags and it’s very cozy.
Thank you, this is very helpful. I’ll go check it out!
The price for Exped stings, yes, but it is worth every penny. It is as comfortable as my home mattress, it doesn’t produce any annoying sound when you move around, it is insulated, you can set the firmness to your liking, it doesn’t loose air even for days, etc. If you are like me who takes their sleep a priority, Exped will make your camping more enjoyable.
Great point about not making noise when moving around. Our old inflatable backpacking mat would make this horrible squeak sound with the slightest bit of movement!
I’m definitely gonna buy some Pendleton blankets but as for mattresses I’m really looking at DOD Soto sleeping pad 😊
Nice! We've really enjoyed our Pendletons over the years and have added several more since! I haven't tried the DOD Soto Sleeping Pad, but have been using the Exped MegaMat for years and it's been amazing!
I have a good RAB sleeping bag and it’s super warm soft and cosy but I do find the material makes me sweat. May try a wool blanket. Great informative video as always Ryan. I really enjoy your camp equipment and camping vids 👌🏼😎
Hey, thank you!
What a great job on the video, editing, informational pricing information.
We have an exped duo 10, recently added two single exped 15's pushed together, didn't think it was possible to be more comfortable than the duo... but wow.. very nice upgrade
Nice! Glad to hear it’s a nice upgrade from the duo 10!
Hey, I know you have the singles, but do you find the 15 to be anymore difficult to deflate than the 10?
@@rtmadani hey, no, the single 15's are easier to deflate than the duo 10
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@@KaizenOz Nice!
Hi Ryan, are these blankets itchy to sleep under? Some wool obviously is! Thanks
I personally don't find them itchy, but we're also using sheets in between. Some wool definitely feels scratchy, but these feel pretty soft to touch though.
The national parks blankets aren't itchy like cheaper wool blankets, good god for that price they better not be, I got the Olympic Park at rei , an unheard of sale priced pendleton plus member discount double deal, never would've payed full price but dayammm! I love that blanket lol
Enjoy and appreciate your videos. Trying out your sleep system on our next trip. Will you be at SPW 22?
Hey, thanks a lot! Let me know how your trip goes with it! I'm not sure yet if I'll be able to get those days off, but I'm definitely going to try and make it this year!
Hey how do the pendletons fare in summer temperatures? Do you still use one?
When it’s warm out with low temperatures in the 50s Fahrenheit, we use Sijo Eucalyptus Sheets with one Pendleton and it’s perfect.
Thank you, another great review
Thank you!
What is the difference between the Yakima camp blanket and the Acadia National Park blanket beside the price?
Hey, so the Yakima Camp is Pure Virgin Wool/Cotton and the Acadia National Park is Pure Virgin wool. The Acadia definitely feels nicer in my opinion!
The blankets are pretty, but I think I’ll opt for an enlightened equipment quilt for the versatility and warmth. Thanks for the review!
Those enlightened equipment quilts look really nice as well and would be great for their packability! I really like how they let you dial in your bag to suit your needs. Also, I've been meaning to update the description, or do another update for this video because we've taken the three of them out as low as 25degree F and still stayed warm. However, the down quilts are definitly more versatile as they pack up much smaller! Thank you for watching!
Great job, thanks. Am thinking about switching to wool blanket. I have an REI foam mat that's similar to the exped, s9 your application was especially useful in my case.
Thanks! Yeah we’re pretty happy with using wool blankets so far!
What size Pendleton blankets do you have?
Hi, all our Pendleton blankets are queen size.
@@rtmadani thanks Ryan! Absolutely love your set up.
@@charlecongle Thanks!
Have u tried Feathered Friends Flicker UL Quilt?
I haven’t, but I am looking to get a new quilt. I’ll check them out! Thanks!
@@rtmadani Can pack super compact, light weight but still warm, and USA made 😁
Try Enlightened Equipment ITASCA. You can choose the temperature. You won’t be disappointed.
I've been eyeing this brand for a while now and love how they allow you to dial in the fill. I had no idea they made a queen size blanket though, very cool!
@@rtmadaniThis quilt is perfect for family sleeping. I have a 40 degree for warmer months, a 20 degree for winter months. I like fresh air, so I sleep with windows open.
You can still take your wool blanket for a little less warmth.
The nice thing about the itasca is that it is baffle box, meaning the seams are not sewn through from back to front leaving cold spot along the seams. Google baffle box quilts.
The Acadia blanket design kind of reminds me of Sami people / Lapland traditional clothing. I think that's why it "looks" warm.
Yes! I can definitely see the influence in design.
So, you went old school "cowboy style".
Exactly! It’s been working out great for us, especially in these colder months!
@@rtmadanil
Nice!
You might consider checking out places like Costco where you can get a pair of Coleman sleeping bags very cheap and you can zip the two singles together to make a double. In fact you could do that with almost any matching set of sleeping bags if the zippers are the same.
Then you can add a few extra blankets or comforters to layer up.
Two sleeping bags up together makes about a perfect double…
That definitely should do the trick to make a double! Finding a low temperature rated double bag is pretty hard, but zipping two bags together like you mentioned would definitely simplify the search and allow you to customize your bag! Honestly, we’re really happy with our Pendleton blankets and probably won’t be switching back for our car camping needs. Thank you for sharing the tips!
@@rtmadani Well hopefully somebody that enjoyed your video would like this idea in conjunction with a couple of nice blankets I myself do not buy the really expensive low temperature rated sleeping bags.
They cost too much money and can at times be too hot so I would rather take a lightweight sleeping bag put it inside a midweight sleeping bag and if necessary throw a wool and or down blanket on top.
I also find a simple dollar store mylar emergency blanket underneath my summer weight air mattress for increased warmth in the winter. Again I layer my sleeping pad I’ll use a piece of tarp or Tyvek under the pad a closed cell foam pad on top of that then I’ll put my light weight air mattress inside my sleeping bag with the mylar reflector underneath it and I’ve camped out in -30° temperatures that’s -30 Celsius
@@5857521ManitobaInc Thank you for sharing these tips! Having those extra layers underneath definitely make a difference out in cold weather! It sounds like you have a great system for year round adventures!
@@rtmadani I liked your video . Having a mat and or a ground sheet under your sleeping pad also ensures that you won’t get it punctured very easily.
What exact blankets were you using ? I only heard the Yamika.
You must be rich. I have a -20F sleeping bad that cost me 90 bucks that is rectangular and roomy. I use it for car camping because it it too bulky to pack.
That's a great deal for that temperature rating! What sleeping bag are you using? We didn't dig too deep into sleeping bags, but most of the major brands were pretty expensive for individual bags, some Nemo Bags are even like $500 for 0 degree ratings. I also couldn't find a double sleeping bag with a low enough temperature rating, so that's how we ended up with the Pendleton Blankets. They are definitely expensive and large to pack, but I think they will outlast sleeping bags in terms of wear and tear, which is one of the reasons we decided to give them a try. I'm pretty confident I'll be having these blankets around for a long time, so the cost should turn into savings for not having to replace or repair sleeping bags!
@@rtmadani I have a Marmot bag that I put a Pendleton blanket over when it's chilly. It ups the R value a ton and is very snuggly. As a solo sleeper, I love the Pendleton I bought from the Glacier Natl Park store that's in honor of the Red Buses. It's perfect for one person, much better than a twin as it's a little bigger, sized to fit the bus seats. I also use Pendletons for my dogs (the washable ones, blankets not dogs) and have several queen park blankets. They're expensive at first, but they last forever and look gorgeous. Sleeping bags actually cost as much or more and wear out. Very nice setup and nicely done vid. You have a great eye for quality in many forms.
@@YellowCatBooks Thank you so much! I couldn't agree more; they're amazing blankets and really trap the warmth in even when it's freezing out! I've actually been looking into those Eco-wise washable wool blankets and was curious how well they come out after washing?
They come out great, cold water wash, fluff dry (no heat). I have one for each of my two dogs and they love them. I've washed them a dozen or more times each and they start to take on a more uniform texture where the wool fuzzes a little, i.e., the wool threads aren't as obvious and the blanket is softer. Very durable.@@rtmadani
That’s awesome! I’ve been wanting to get one, but was unsure how it would feel after washing, so that’s great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing!
30s? Lol.
An extremely expensive