I came here to find out what it means to "insert the toggle attached to the inflation valve cap". This is part of the instructions for first-time inflation and also instructed for normal use to speed up inflation. What does this mean? It's not shown in this video, nor is there a picture of inserting the toggle in the instructions.
The "inflate toggle" is the small zipper-pull looking thing that's on the inflate valve cap. It's purpose to to have something to insert into the inflate valve to keep the green "flapper" valve propped open so that air has an adequate space to enter the mat through for faster self-inflation. Feel free to email us at questions@Expedusa.com and we can provide pictures to better illustrate how it works.
I own this mat. Best car camping mat I've ever owned. pop open the valve, throw it in the tent, come back in half an hour and all that is needed is 5 pumps of the external mini pump and done. I'm a big guy and even after 5 days of sleeping on it, it maintains it's pressure/ form without needing to reinflate.
@@SmokedSilverBullet this mattress is pretty tough. My dog naps on it during lunchtime at camp. Since this is a self inflating mattress, you're not only sleeping on air, but supportive foam.
Good instructional video. I am using my Megamat in three days for its inaugural camp. Note that instructions for first time use: Open the Inflate valve and let it sit for an hour. Then top it off, close valve and let it sit inflated for 24 hours. For normal use just follow the video. I am eager to test it out on my fishing trip.
I love to go camping but because of back medical problems I just cant sleep on air beds of thin camping mats i was close to finishing camping for good ,so I go myself an Exped sim comfort 10 , its big , its expensive but I literally saved me from giving up camping trip altogether its wonderful
Mine doesn't seem to self inflate. Left it overnight. There was more air in it than the night before, but at best was 10% full (my 150lb frame completely flattened it to the ground after it was "self inflated"). I wonder if I got a dud?
HI There! We would recommend fully inflating your mat with the included mini pump (about 3-4 minutes of pumping) and letting it sit fully inflated for 24 hours. This will allow to foam to regain its natural shape and will self inflate much more quickly on its next use. Also when letting the mat self inflate be sure to insert the pin that is hanging off the inflate cap into the inflate valve about half way. This will allow it to self inflate much more quickly.
Exped. This mat is aslso well suited for wintertrips when dragging a pulk/sled. Extreme R-value and comfort! And the weight for the MW is not all that bad, about 2 kilos :) And of coarse for canoe trips. So you can stop calling it a car camping mat, it is good for so much more!
I'll never understand why they dont put the air fill valve in the middle of the mattress....WHERE THE TENT DOOR is located, making it much easier to fill the mattress when it's in the tent.
Have to say that this model mattress from Exped is just like sleeping on my bed at home - I take an elesticated cotton sheet to pop on to the mattress and a full-sized pillow when I car camp & bingo! That's a good night's sleep *anywhere*!
Two tips for you Ted. 1. Inflate the self-inflating mats by opening the Deflate valve. Mat will suck air in much faster than through the restricted Inflate valve. Then top up with the pump if necessary. I don’t find it necessary. 2. For the non-selfing inflating mats that Exped provide the snozzle for, don’t use the nozzle at all ! Use the small battery powered inflator sold by Thermarest. Extend the rubber tube and poke through the Exped’s Deflate valve and hold firmly against it. This method is effortless and much quicker than wrestling with the bag.
Although we recommend keeping our mats unrolled with the valves open for the best long-term storage, we realize limitations on space don’t always make that practical. Personally (since I live in an apartment), I keep my large mats stored rolled-up with the valves closed in their storage bags since for me, space is more of a priority than self-inflation time. The main reason we recommend people store their mats unrolled with the valves open is so the foam can retain its springiness when self-inflating. Mats that have been stored rolled-up for long periods of the time condition the foam to get "used" to being compressed- leading to sluggish self-inflation when using your mat for the first time after taking it out of storage. However, all it takes to make the memory foam “remember” its full-mattress shape is to fully inflate the mat so the foam can expand and fill with air. Subsequent uses should see quicker self-inflation times after that. If the valves are left open, the mat will constantly want to unroll/unfold itself as it tries to "self-inflate". To summarize- It’s fine to store your mats rolled-up/with the valves closed, we just generally recommend against it in order to preserve the springiness of the foam, as well as to let air passively circulate in and out of the mat (which prevents other problems caused by moisture being trapped in the interior- such as mold and/or delamination). So long as your mats are put away dry (inside and out), it doesn’t really matter if they’re stored rolled or unrolled or if the valves are opened or closed.
This is normal with mats that have been rolled-up for a while (such as brand new mattress) and should go away with regular use. Essentially, the memory foam inside the mat has gotten "used" to its rolled-up and compressed shape, but all it takes to make the memory foam “remember” its full-mattress shape again is to inflate the mat with the pump until it’s firm so that the internal foam can stretch back out to its normal state. Subsequent uses should see quicker and “fuller” self-inflation after that, as the foam inside has been re-stretched out by inflation. The mat shouldn’t suffer from the compression issue again unless it’s rolled-up and put away for a long period of time.
Hi there! How would this hold up if I used it daily as a home bed and car camping bed when traveling? I like the minimalism of it for home and want ONE bed to cover my needs. BUT, given the price, I would want to feel comfortable it's durable enough for several years. Thoughts?
Our mats are not designed for constant everyday use like the kind of mattress one would use at home. Repeated motion (such as rolling over in bed in the same spot every night) can eventually cause excessive wear to certain parts of the mat. It would basically be like a blister - repeated rubbing eventually causes the layers to peel away from one another. In this case, it would be the laminate peeling away from the foam, which would cause a big “bubble” on the top of the mat. Nonetheless, many of our customers still use their mats every night, so for those situations, we recommend flipping the mat around (swapping the head/toe ends) periodically and/or using sheets/blankets on top of the mat to minimize friction on any particularly “high-use” areas.
Hi, I just bought MegaMat Duo and wonder if I could fold the mat twice and store it vertically in a closet? We have a cat and is unable to keep the mat under bed. Thanks!
The Sidewinder Bag would be fine on a motorcycle seat if you were transporting it infrequently. If you are going to transport the mat on a motorcycle seat regularly, we would recommend a more durable bag, such as the Sidewinder Drybag.
can you PLEASE show how to use the pin to keep the valve open on the first time inflation. inserting the pin halfway into the valve does not seem to provide much of an opening for any air to go in.
Hi there. I'm sorry you're having trouble inflating your mat with the pin. If you let us know where you're located we can connect you with the EXPED distributor in your area that will be able to provide additional assistance.
@@ExpedLLC Hi, thanks for the offer for help. I was able to get the mattress inflated enough using the hand pump. then I deflated it and started over, I was able to get the inflation valve open enough using the pin that I could hear air going in and this time it auto-inflated enough in 15 min, then I used the hand pump for about 5 or 10 minutes and got it fully inflated. It seems like if I get the pin in about 3/4 way and rest the end of it (the end with the string attachment) against the inside edge of the valve it creates the largest opening. Going to let it sit for 24 hours per the instruction. This is a great quality mattress, plenty tall and wide enough for me (I have the megamat 10 wide-long) I am 5-9. Can't wait to get it out and use it camping in a few weeks !
The green flap inside of the inflate valve pushed all the way into the mattress and became disconnected. It makes closing the valve much harder without losing air. Is there a way to fix this?
Fortunately, this is an easy fix. If you're in the USA, please send us your mailing information at Questions@expedusa.com and we'll send you a new valve "flapper" asap. If you're located outside of the US, please contact your region’s local distributor for assistance. A complete list of Exped distributors can be found at the bottom of this page: www.exped.com/en/contact
I’m looking into getting one of these as my current sleeping pad is starting to lose air through the air valve and I need something with a high r value for winter camping. The fact that this looks super comfortable certainly wouldn’t hurt. I was just wondering if anyone knew what the warranty was on these Exped mats?
Completely optional. We recommend people let their mat sit for 24 hours (with the inflate wedge in the valve so that air has that gap to enter into the mat unimpeded) just to give it time to try to "self-inflate" and decompress. With mats that have been rolled-up for a while (like brand-new mattresses), leaving the mat to self-inflate may not be sufficient to get them to their full-mattress shape on the very first inflation after storage, since the memory foam inside the mat has gotten "used" to its rolled-up and compressed shape. Thankfully, all it takes to make the memory foam “remember” its full-mattress shape again is to inflate the mat until it’s firm so that the internal foam can stretch out and decompress. Subsequent uses should see quicker and “fuller” self-inflation after that, as the foam inside has been stretched out to its regular shape by inflation. The mat shouldn’t suffer from the compression issue again unless it’s rolled up and put away for a long period of time. Td;dr- you can also pump up the mat to restore its ability to self-inflate rather than waiting for it to happen by itself.
Is the stuff sack water resistant? I'm considering this mat for motorcycle camping and I would hate to have to use a big trash bag to keep the mattress dry.
Hi Vicarious1028, The stuff sack is slightly water resistant but it does not have waterproof taped seams. If you are looking for a more waterproof version of this bag please check out our new Sidewinder 70 Drybag as this would be perfect for what you are looking to do with it. Cheers! www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/packsacks/sidewinder-drybag-70
How do you deflate the double model, Duo 10? And when you store these things under your bed, do you leave both valves open or closed? Just bought one. Also, I know you recommend storing the mat open. Is it harmful to store it for long periods in the stuff sack instead?
Deflation for the Duo is nearly identical to the single version. You will however want to fold it in half as well once you start to get some air out. For storage, leave the deflate valve open. If you store the mat in it's stuff sack for long periods, it will not self inflate very fast and will need more pumping most likely when you reach camp.
Can you use a mechanical pump for inflation? Understand that one is just supposed to let it mostly self-inflate, but would it be firmer faster by using mechanical pump?
HI Laura: We do not recommend using a electric pump but something like the Schnozzel Pumpbag or the Pillow Pump will definitely increase the inflation time for this.
Hi Joe. If you're looking for another style of manual pump you might be interested in the Schnozzel Pumpbag. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
That sounds great! Frequent packing and unpacking of your mat can actually help to "spread out" the wear on the fabric and ensure that the interior is constantly being "aired out" so that moisture is not trapped in the mat. Frequent inflating and deflating of your mat is fine as it will both ensure the foam isn't being "compressed" long-term, and that the air in the mat is constantly being "refreshed"- which will avoid issues like mold or delamination which can be caused by moisture being trapped in the interior of the mat. So long as you avoid causing abrasion to the same area of your mat over and over, the mat should benefit from being frequently moved.
Hi Mike, With both valves open, the mat will deflate until it reaches the same air pressure as the surrounding air. We recommend this for long-term storage so the interior foam can "breath" and isn't compressed for long periods of time. Storing the mat in a "compressed" state will effect the mat's ability to self-inflate, as the compressed foam has a harder time "springing back" and filling itself (and the mat) with air.
I don't have room to keep it stored rolled out full like this. Is another option to store it all rolled up and then do the 24 hour thing as if it was new the day before we leave?
Ted it can be done faster and easier using the pump. Cover the plug with the heel of the palm, and grab the pump from the other side like holding a ball with both. Squeeze (the palm heel should cover the plug) then relax making sure to let the plug breathe in. I inflated a megamat quicker than most inflate UL mats like this - and I was wasted and sick that I could barely stand when I did it: and that explains how easy and fast it is. That pump is great. The exped method is too energy consuming - I'm sorry to say. It's much easier to grab than to use your entire body to press. This is something that most companies seem to ignore - hand pressing, foot pressing - nonsense. I hope this will change. You can thank me later. Andrei
Sry guys, bad Eng there. Grab the pump with both hands and squeeze. Try to cover the valve with one of the palms to help the valve out not to loose air. Then open your hands, letting the valve breathe and the foam expand. "The heel of the palm" = look at your thumb, where it meets the palm, the muscle that makes it bend inward. Is that the "ball" of your palm in Eng? It's the only high spot in your palm which can efficiently cover the valve. I'm right handed so I used my right hand for that.
HI Xelase, This is very hard to say exactly. Any air inflatable mat can get a puncture and we always recommend putting a protective layer down to protect your mat. We do use a very durable 75d fabric on the bottom of these mats but again its always recommended to have a layer beneath it.
Hi Paul: The Megamat is available in 3 single user sizes (MW, LW and LXW) and two DUO sizes (M and LW). For details specs visit our website, www.exped.com. Let us know where you are located so we can direct you for assistance with making a purchase. Best Regards.
Hi Magray Rai: The Megamat 10 LXW was introduced in 2011. For stock list details in the UK, please contact our distributor... www.exped.com/uk-ireland/en/contact-uk-ireland Best Regards.
@EXPED - I've had this mat for a number of years, and it is fantastic! It's actually more comfortable than my regular mattress at home 😃 However, the deflate valve cover is now very stiff, and I have great difficultly opening and closing it. Can you suggest a lubricant I can use on the valve cover rim that won't damage the mat? BTW, thanks for the explanation of the pin on the inflate valve, I've always wondered what that was for 🤣
Hi Mandy- please shoot us an email at Questions@Expedusa.com and we'd be happy to help you with your stiff deflate valve. If you're located somewhere other than the US, please let us know and we'll connect you with your region's local Exped distributor.
@@mandylupton9522 Our Exped counterparts "down under" are www.expeditionequipment.com.au. Please reach out to them to see if they can resolve your stiff deflate valve situation, and feel free to email us if you have any further questions.
Let my new Duo sit for over an hour with the inflate valve open, and practically nothing happened, and it takes a loooot of pumps with the minipump to get it full.
The Megamat 10 arrived yesterday, and I suspect that it is going to change my life - I have freak neurological disorder and cannot sleep on most mattresses on the planet, least having terrible pains. My only chance to be able to travel is to find a portable mattress, I tried dozens of solutions and the only one that worked in the last years is old and falling apart, the Megamat seems the only one that my back likes (thank YOU!). Only one problem: at 77 cm it doesn't go as hand luggage on a plane, and putting it in the checked in luggage is also difficult (need to buy a huge suitcase) and if the baggage is lost I am lost too. Can you suggest any "politically incorrect' way to fold it for just some hours so that it fits in a hand luggage soft bag (around 55 cm x 40 x 20)? I am sure any suggestion you make is going to be less harmful than what I can think of by myself.
Hi Sally: While we don't have any specific ways for you to fold it to fit these dimensions. We can say that however you decide to fold it, the mat wont be harmed if folded in different ways for short periods of time.
Hi, But when you put the rolled mat in the sack and you leave the inflate flap open, the mat will self inflate. So for transport, shouldn't you close the inflate flap?
Sorry, we when storing the mat unrolled it is okay to leave both valves or only the inflate valve open. When Ted puts the mat back into the storage sack both valves are closed. You would want to have both valves closed when putting the mat into the stuff sack.
Hi there. I'm sorry you're having trouble rolling up your mat. Try this technique: open the deflate valve, fold the mat and use your body weight to push out as much air as possible, close the deflate valve, unroll the mat, then start rolling it up again. Once you've rolled it as much as you can with the valves closed, open the deflate valve and push out the remainder of the air as you roll. Here is a video showing the technique: ruclips.net/video/02A4Q2wCxnc/видео.html If you're still having trouble with it, let us know where you're located and we can connect you with the EXPED distributor in your area for assistance.
We recommend that all MegaMats be stored unrolled, with both valves open, so the foam can retain its memory. This will provide the best experience for self-inflation when the mat is needed. Is this how your mats are being stored? If the mat is stored rolled up for long periods of time, it can be expected that the foam will take longer to regain its memory. We have two options to assist with this: the Schnozzel Pumpbag and the Widget. The Schnozzel Pumpbag is a non-powered option that can also be used as a drybag. The Widget is a rechargeable powered option with a 3-in-1 inflator, lamp and charging bank.
blondre3000 not needed. as shown the thing auto inflates, the hand pump is for topping it off the last bit. a couple dozen pumps and you are done. why make the thing more expensive when it's not needed?
I just wished I would not have to sell my left kidney or my first born to be able to afford one of this, I suppose is the hard rock bed for us the commoners. LOL
This mattress is super comfortable. I use it to camp in my 4 Runner. I also keep it in there just in case this China virus causes chaos and I need to bail quickly.
Stupid RUclips covers the only part of the video I came here to see with stupid links to other videos I did NOT come here to see. I love this mat, but the bag design is idiotic and now I'll never know how to pack the mat so it doesn't just fall out.
HI James, If there is something in this video you have a question on please let us know and we would be happy to clarify or help out. For US inquiries please contact questions@expedusa.com. If you are outside of the US please contact info@exped.com.
With most product you give a demonstration as to the luxury, comfort, and flexibility of the components. Why does this guy never lie down on the mat, so as to demonstrate the benefits of comfort. Good grief, are we to guess at such features? If you're going to demonstrate the benefits of a child swimming with water wings you don't just puff up the waterwings and deflate them. You show the safety, comfort and benefits of a child actually using them. Dude! Get down onto the product and show us what we can only imagine by your standoffishness. If you're too prudish to do this, get a teenager to bounce around on it to show the main benefit of what you're trying to demonstrate., ie., how the thing conforms to weight and shifting weight!!!
I came here to find out what it means to "insert the toggle attached to the inflation valve cap". This is part of the instructions for first-time inflation and also instructed for normal use to speed up inflation. What does this mean? It's not shown in this video, nor is there a picture of inserting the toggle in the instructions.
The "inflate toggle" is the small zipper-pull looking thing that's on the inflate valve cap. It's purpose to to have something to insert into the inflate valve to keep the green "flapper" valve propped open so that air has an adequate space to enter the mat through for faster self-inflation. Feel free to email us at questions@Expedusa.com and we can provide pictures to better illustrate how it works.
Same here!
Same. I wish this was shown.
Same. Poor instructions.
very poor instructions. The steps have to be detailed and not let the user figure out.
I own this mat. Best car camping mat I've ever owned. pop open the valve, throw it in the tent, come back in half an hour and all that is needed is 5 pumps of the external mini pump and done. I'm a big guy and even after 5 days of sleeping on it, it maintains it's pressure/ form without needing to reinflate.
How is it so far? I am about to get one. But I am afraid air mats puncture so quick or they could be uncomfortable.
@@SmokedSilverBullet this mattress is pretty tough. My dog naps on it during lunchtime at camp.
Since this is a self inflating mattress, you're not only sleeping on air, but supportive foam.
@@jaydeejohnson7 Lucky dog
Good instructional video. I am using my Megamat in three days for its inaugural camp. Note that instructions for first time use: Open the Inflate valve and let it sit for an hour. Then top it off, close valve and let it sit inflated for 24 hours. For normal use just follow the video. I am eager to test it out on my fishing trip.
I love to go camping but because of back medical problems I just cant sleep on air beds of thin camping mats i was close to finishing camping for good ,so I go myself an Exped sim comfort 10 , its big , its expensive but I literally saved me from giving up camping trip altogether its wonderful
I haven't used mine in so long I forgot how to get the air out! Thanks for the video.
I’m so happy I watched this video, I tried to use the pump right away
Inflation got me inflatin’! Love car camping with this beauty. No need for a place anymore!
Mine doesn't seem to self inflate. Left it overnight. There was more air in it than the night before, but at best was 10% full (my 150lb frame completely flattened it to the ground after it was "self inflated"). I wonder if I got a dud?
HI There! We would recommend fully inflating your mat with the included mini pump (about 3-4 minutes of pumping) and letting it sit fully inflated for 24 hours. This will allow to foam to regain its natural shape and will self inflate much more quickly on its next use. Also when letting the mat self inflate be sure to insert the pin that is hanging off the inflate cap into the inflate valve about half way. This will allow it to self inflate much more quickly.
Buying this five years later. Wish I had heard about it when it was first released
Exped. This mat is aslso well suited for wintertrips when dragging a pulk/sled. Extreme R-value and comfort! And the weight for the MW is not all that bad, about 2 kilos :)
And of coarse for canoe trips.
So you can stop calling it a car camping mat, it is good for so much more!
I am kayaking and would love to spend some extra room for this beauty. Maybe combine it even with a camp bed :)
@@ZaphodTube too big for my kayak, I’m afraid.
The Sea to Summit comfort XT self infalting mat is perfect for kayaking!
@@mariusengelsen7194 I have a pakayak, I measured it and think the M should fit in my biggest compartment 🤞
I'll never understand why they dont put the air fill valve in the middle of the mattress....WHERE THE TENT DOOR is located, making it much easier to fill the mattress when it's in the tent.
Interesting feedback that we will pass on to our product designer, thanks!
Are you camping in purgatory?
Apparently it's not that bad
This is exactly what I need!!!! This would have made life a lot easier back in the day...it's going to help me now! Thanks so much
Have to say that this model mattress from Exped is just like sleeping on my bed at home - I take an elesticated cotton sheet to pop on to the mattress and a full-sized pillow when I car camp & bingo! That's a good night's sleep *anywhere*!
Love it! Beautiful construction, very comfortable. Side loaded bag is a dope! So clever! Worth every penny. Thanks a bunch. Use it every night 🌙 🤙
Two tips for you Ted.
1. Inflate the self-inflating mats by opening the Deflate valve. Mat will suck air in much faster than through the restricted Inflate valve. Then top up with the pump if necessary. I don’t find it necessary.
2. For the non-selfing inflating mats that Exped provide the snozzle for, don’t use the nozzle at all ! Use the small battery powered inflator sold by Thermarest. Extend the rubber tube and poke through the Exped’s Deflate valve and hold firmly against it. This method is effortless and much quicker than wrestling with the bag.
THANK YOU FOR THAT FIRST TIP BUDDY
So keep the inflate tab closed? 🤔
That thing blows the pants off my old thermarest!
Not on lightness, but by every other measure.
Just starting this process and no self-inflation at all. Is this normal for a new mat?
For storage Do you recommend leaving both the the inflate @ deflate valves open during storage? The videos says leave the valves open.
Although we recommend keeping our mats unrolled with the valves open for the best long-term storage, we realize limitations on space don’t always make that practical. Personally (since I live in an apartment), I keep my large mats stored rolled-up with the valves closed in their storage bags since for me, space is more of a priority than self-inflation time.
The main reason we recommend people store their mats unrolled with the valves open is so the foam can retain its springiness when self-inflating. Mats that have been stored rolled-up for long periods of the time condition the foam to get "used" to being compressed- leading to sluggish self-inflation when using your mat for the first time after taking it out of storage. However, all it takes to make the memory foam “remember” its full-mattress shape is to fully inflate the mat so the foam can expand and fill with air. Subsequent uses should see quicker self-inflation times after that. If the valves are left open, the mat will constantly want to unroll/unfold itself as it tries to "self-inflate".
To summarize- It’s fine to store your mats rolled-up/with the valves closed, we just generally recommend against it in order to preserve the springiness of the foam, as well as to let air passively circulate in and out of the mat (which prevents other problems caused by moisture being trapped in the interior- such as mold and/or delamination). So long as your mats are put away dry (inside and out), it doesn’t really matter if they’re stored rolled or unrolled or if the valves are opened or closed.
I recently saw the ExPed Widget pump. But is there a mechanism to deflate the ExPed to its original pack size?
Hi there. The Widget pump does not have a deflate function.
@@ExpedLLC is there anything that I can use to deflate quicker?
@@m6n15 As of right now we do not have a device to assist in deflation but we will pass along this feedback. Thanks!
Mine is brand new yesterday. Mine won’t inflate??! I did just what you did and it’s not inflating??
This is normal with mats that have been rolled-up for a while (such as brand new mattress) and should go away with regular use. Essentially, the memory foam inside the mat has gotten "used" to its rolled-up and compressed shape, but all it takes to make the memory foam “remember” its full-mattress shape again is to inflate the mat with the pump until it’s firm so that the internal foam can stretch back out to its normal state. Subsequent uses should see quicker and “fuller” self-inflation after that, as the foam inside has been re-stretched out by inflation. The mat shouldn’t suffer from the compression issue again unless it’s rolled-up and put away for a long period of time.
@@ExpedLLC thank you
I had the same question glad someone else asked and thank you for answering!!! Just got the same one and hopefully now it will work better
Hi there! How would this hold up if I used it daily as a home bed and car camping bed when traveling? I like the minimalism of it for home and want ONE bed to cover my needs. BUT, given the price, I would want to feel comfortable it's durable enough for several years. Thoughts?
Our mats are not designed for constant everyday use like the kind of mattress one would use at home. Repeated motion (such as rolling over in bed in the same spot every night) can eventually cause excessive wear to certain parts of the mat. It would basically be like a blister - repeated rubbing eventually causes the layers to peel away from one another. In this case, it would be the laminate peeling away from the foam, which would cause a big “bubble” on the top of the mat. Nonetheless, many of our customers still use their mats every night, so for those situations, we recommend flipping the mat around (swapping the head/toe ends) periodically and/or using sheets/blankets on top of the mat to minimize friction on any particularly “high-use” areas.
Thanks for your detailed reply!
Hi, I just bought MegaMat Duo and wonder if I could fold the mat twice and store it vertically in a closet? We have a cat and is unable to keep the mat under bed. Thanks!
Hi Tianshi Gao: That would work perfectly fine as well. Cheers!
a similar question: can I fold the mat in four or six for a short time (some hours) for transportation? or will it get damaged? Thank you
This mat is awesome, I especially love it's comfort. Thank you Ted with Exped! Ur a legend
How durable is the bag? Would it be strong enough to strap to a motorcycle seat or would wind damage it
The Sidewinder Bag would be fine on a motorcycle seat if you were transporting it infrequently. If you are going to transport the mat on a motorcycle seat regularly, we would recommend a more durable bag, such as the Sidewinder Drybag.
Which model sidewinder drybag fits the MegaMat 10LXW at 31.1” wide?
can you PLEASE show how to use the pin to keep the valve open on the first time inflation. inserting the pin halfway into the valve does not seem to provide much of an opening for any air to go in.
Hi there. I'm sorry you're having trouble inflating your mat with the pin. If you let us know where you're located we can connect you with the EXPED distributor in your area that will be able to provide additional assistance.
@@ExpedLLC Hi, thanks for the offer for help. I was able to get the mattress inflated enough using the hand pump. then I deflated it and started over, I was able to get the inflation valve open enough using the pin that I could hear air going in and this time it auto-inflated enough in 15 min, then I used the hand pump for about 5 or 10 minutes and got it fully inflated. It seems like if I get the pin in about 3/4 way and rest the end of it (the end with the string attachment) against the inside edge of the valve it creates the largest opening. Going to let it sit for 24 hours per the instruction. This is a great quality mattress, plenty tall and wide enough for me (I have the megamat 10 wide-long) I am 5-9. Can't wait to get it out and use it camping in a few weeks !
The green flap inside of the inflate valve pushed all the way into the mattress and became disconnected. It makes closing the valve much harder without losing air. Is there a way to fix this?
Fortunately, this is an easy fix. If you're in the USA, please send us your mailing information at Questions@expedusa.com and we'll send you a new valve "flapper" asap.
If you're located outside of the US, please contact your region’s local distributor for assistance. A complete list of Exped distributors can be found at the bottom of this page: www.exped.com/en/contact
I’m looking into getting one of these as my current sleeping pad is starting to lose air through the air valve and I need something with a high r value for winter camping. The fact that this looks super comfortable certainly wouldn’t hurt. I was just wondering if anyone knew what the warranty was on these Exped mats?
EXPED products carry a 5-year warranty on defects in materials and workmanship.
@exped I accidentally pulled out the green little thing. How to get in in there again? Impossible seems like.
Hi Martine. I'm sorry your green flapper was pulled out. Here is a video explaining how to re-install it: ruclips.net/video/H82RXYfh4gU/видео.html
How necessary is it to wait 24 hours before use for the first time ?
Completely optional. We recommend people let their mat sit for 24 hours (with the inflate wedge in the valve so that air has that gap to enter into the mat unimpeded) just to give it time to try to "self-inflate" and decompress. With mats that have been rolled-up for a while (like brand-new mattresses), leaving the mat to self-inflate may not be sufficient to get them to their full-mattress shape on the very first inflation after storage, since the memory foam inside the mat has gotten "used" to its rolled-up and compressed shape. Thankfully, all it takes to make the memory foam “remember” its full-mattress shape again is to inflate the mat until it’s firm so that the internal foam can stretch out and decompress. Subsequent uses should see quicker and “fuller” self-inflation after that, as the foam inside has been stretched out to its regular shape by inflation. The mat shouldn’t suffer from the compression issue again unless it’s rolled up and put away for a long period of time.
Td;dr- you can also pump up the mat to restore its ability to self-inflate rather than waiting for it to happen by itself.
@@ExpedLLC Thank you so much for the response! I love this mattress
Is the stuff sack water resistant? I'm considering this mat for motorcycle camping and I would hate to have to use a big trash bag to keep the mattress dry.
Hi Vicarious1028, The stuff sack is slightly water resistant but it does not have waterproof taped seams. If you are looking for a more waterproof version of this bag please check out our new Sidewinder 70 Drybag as this would be perfect for what you are looking to do with it. Cheers!
www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/packsacks/sidewinder-drybag-70
Exped now with flatulence 😂 Most Comfortable fart I've ever slept on 😂
How do you deflate the double model, Duo 10? And when you store these things under your bed, do you leave both valves open or closed? Just bought one. Also, I know you recommend storing the mat open. Is it harmful to store it for long periods in the stuff sack instead?
Deflation for the Duo is nearly identical to the single version. You will however want to fold it in half as well once you start to get some air out. For storage, leave the deflate valve open. If you store the mat in it's stuff sack for long periods, it will not self inflate very fast and will need more pumping most likely when you reach camp.
Can you use a mechanical pump for inflation? Understand that one is just supposed to let it mostly self-inflate, but would it be firmer faster by using mechanical pump?
HI Laura: We do not recommend using a electric pump but something like the Schnozzel Pumpbag or the Pillow Pump will definitely increase the inflation time for this.
Is there a higher quality pump that you can buy that’s manual?
Hi Joe. If you're looking for another style of manual pump you might be interested in the Schnozzel Pumpbag. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Is this mat ok to be put away in the stuff sack and taken out, inflated and deflated daily? I’m planning on using it for a compact van build.
That sounds great! Frequent packing and unpacking of your mat can actually help to "spread out" the wear on the fabric and ensure that the interior is constantly being "aired out" so that moisture is not trapped in the mat. Frequent inflating and deflating of your mat is fine as it will both ensure the foam isn't being "compressed" long-term, and that the air in the mat is constantly being "refreshed"- which will avoid issues like mold or delamination which can be caused by moisture being trapped in the interior of the mat. So long as you avoid causing abrasion to the same area of your mat over and over, the mat should benefit from being frequently moved.
@@ExpedLLC Awesome! Thanks for getting back to me!
When storing...you recommend leaving fully inflated and opening the valves. With the valves both open, won't it start to deflate?
Hi Mike,
With both valves open, the mat will deflate until it reaches the same air pressure as the surrounding air. We recommend this for long-term storage so the interior foam can "breath" and isn't compressed for long periods of time. Storing the mat in a "compressed" state will effect the mat's ability to self-inflate, as the compressed foam has a harder time "springing back" and filling itself (and the mat) with air.
@@ExpedLLC Great, thanks very much. I have mine stored standing on its side with the inflate valve open. I'll open the deflate valve as well. Cheers!
I don't have room to keep it stored rolled out full like this. Is another option to store it all rolled up and then do the 24 hour thing as if it was new the day before we leave?
Ted it can be done faster and easier using the pump. Cover the plug with the heel of the palm, and grab the pump from the other side like holding a ball with both. Squeeze (the palm heel should cover the plug) then relax making sure to let the plug breathe in. I inflated a megamat quicker than most inflate UL mats like this - and I was wasted and sick that I could barely stand when I did it: and that explains how easy and fast it is.
That pump is great. The exped method is too energy consuming - I'm sorry to say. It's much easier to grab than to use your entire body to press. This is something that most companies seem to ignore - hand pressing, foot pressing - nonsense. I hope this will change. You can thank me later.
Andrei
Sounds kind of interesting Andrei but I can't picture what you are describing...maybe you can make a video
@@timhardman4764 I too have no idea what he's saying...
No clue what you are trying to say...
Sry guys, bad Eng there. Grab the pump with both hands and squeeze. Try to cover the valve with one of the palms to help the valve out not to loose air. Then open your hands, letting the valve breathe and the foam expand. "The heel of the palm" = look at your thumb, where it meets the palm, the muscle that makes it bend inward. Is that the "ball" of your palm in Eng? It's the only high spot in your palm which can efficiently cover the valve. I'm right handed so I used my right hand for that.
Is it possible To put it directly on the shingle or pebble on the beach?
Is it solid enough?
Thank you.
HI Xelase,
This is very hard to say exactly. Any air inflatable mat can get a puncture and we always recommend putting a protective layer down to protect your mat. We do use a very durable 75d fabric on the bottom of these mats but again its always recommended to have a layer beneath it.
looks an interesting mat, can it be folded smaller as a bit too wide?
It can not be folded smaller when inflated. We do make two other sizes though, a LW that measures 78x26 and MW that measures 72x26
EXPED i mean when not pumped full of air, as it do seem to be quite eide. thanks
It is not made to fold in half during deflation either. It rolls from end to end to fit in it's storage sack
What is the width and length in inches. Where do you buy it from
Hi Paul: The Megamat is available in 3 single user sizes (MW, LW and LXW) and two DUO sizes (M and LW). For details specs visit our website, www.exped.com. Let us know where you are located so we can direct you for assistance with making a purchase. Best Regards.
When was exped megamat first introduced? Why don't many outdoor retailers in the UK don't sell this?
Hi Magray Rai: The Megamat 10 LXW was introduced in 2011. For stock list details in the UK, please contact our distributor... www.exped.com/uk-ireland/en/contact-uk-ireland Best Regards.
How is it for side sleepers?
Hey Chris M,
This is a fantastic mat for side sleepers!
the best ever
@EXPED - I've had this mat for a number of years, and it is fantastic! It's actually more comfortable than my regular mattress at home 😃 However, the deflate valve cover is now very stiff, and I have great difficultly opening and closing it. Can you suggest a lubricant I can use on the valve cover rim that won't damage the mat? BTW, thanks for the explanation of the pin on the inflate valve, I've always wondered what that was for 🤣
Hi Mandy- please shoot us an email at Questions@Expedusa.com and we'd be happy to help you with your stiff deflate valve. If you're located somewhere other than the US, please let us know and we'll connect you with your region's local Exped distributor.
@@ExpedLLC Great, thanks! I'm located in Australia.
@@mandylupton9522 Our Exped counterparts "down under" are www.expeditionequipment.com.au. Please reach out to them to see if they can resolve your stiff deflate valve situation, and feel free to email us if you have any further questions.
@EXPEDLLC just bought mine yesterday and it is not inflating. What’s wrong?
@ExpedLLC just bought mine yesterday and it is not inflating. What’s wrong?
Can one person fold up the double on their own?
Hi Karina. Yes, one person can fold up the duo on their own.
can we purchase the stuff sack separately??
Email service@exped.com for details
Will do! It's waterproof right? I believe it will fit in my kayak hull.
It is not waterproof.
2 deflation valve would be great
It is very difficult to find the exact green colour exped megamat as shown in the video in the UK.
Let my new Duo sit for over an hour with the inflate valve open, and practically nothing happened, and it takes a loooot of pumps with the minipump to get it full.
The Megamat 10 arrived yesterday, and I suspect that it is going to change my life - I have freak neurological disorder and cannot sleep on most mattresses on the planet, least having terrible pains. My only chance to be able to travel is to find a portable mattress, I tried dozens of solutions and the only one that worked in the last years is old and falling apart, the Megamat seems the only one that my back likes (thank YOU!). Only one problem: at 77 cm it doesn't go as hand luggage on a plane, and putting it in the checked in luggage is also difficult (need to buy a huge suitcase) and if the baggage is lost I am lost too. Can you suggest any "politically incorrect' way to fold it for just some hours so that it fits in a hand luggage soft bag (around 55 cm x 40 x 20)? I am sure any suggestion you make is going to be less harmful than what I can think of by myself.
Hi Sally: While we don't have any specific ways for you to fold it to fit these dimensions. We can say that however you decide to fold it, the mat wont be harmed if folded in different ways for short periods of time.
This is genuinely super cool dang
Awww man, luuuuckkyyy! You have a Sidewinder Stuff Sack? All I have is a stupid bag
Def buying one of these asap!
mine not inflating after 4 hrs
We're sorry to hear that. Please email us at Questions@Expedusa.com and we'd be happy to help with some troubleshooting tips for inflation issues.
When storing, he closed the deflate valve but left the inflate valve open. Is that correct?
Hi Jean Lee: When storing the mat you can leave both valves open or just the inflate valve. Either way is fine. Best Regards.
Hi,
But when you put the rolled mat in the sack and you leave the inflate flap open, the mat will self inflate. So for transport, shouldn't you close the inflate flap?
Sorry, we when storing the mat unrolled it is okay to leave both valves or only the inflate valve open. When Ted puts the mat back into the storage sack both valves are closed. You would want to have both valves closed when putting the mat into the stuff sack.
Thank you. I'm glad I found this video, as the instructions that came with the mat were so vague. But I'm even more glad I found all these comments.
Great video!
Thanx for showing!
Greetings from Germany
Seb
Mine inflates when I try to roll it up
Hi there. I'm sorry you're having trouble rolling up your mat. Try this technique: open the deflate valve, fold the mat and use your body weight to push out as much air as possible, close the deflate valve, unroll the mat, then start rolling it up again. Once you've rolled it as much as you can with the valves closed, open the deflate valve and push out the remainder of the air as you roll. Here is a video showing the technique: ruclips.net/video/02A4Q2wCxnc/видео.html
If you're still having trouble with it, let us know where you're located and we can connect you with the EXPED distributor in your area for assistance.
@@ExpedLLC thank you!! I will try this tonight
how many cm is that please? 10 or 12?
Hi Sally: This mat is 10cm thick. Cheers!
Is the case waterproof?
Hi Logan F,
The stuff sack is not waterproof.
Dissappointed we didn't get to see the whole 15 minutes of it slowly inflating :-(
As a mattress, you might want to demonstrate its main use: lying down on it to sleep.
what is there to demonstrate?
Can i use a deflator?
Hi JT. We cannot recommend third party accessories, as we have not tested them on our products.
Great vid but that microphone slap at the end hurt
Maybe that worked in 2017 but our mats just lie there, no self inflation at all.
We recommend that all MegaMats be stored unrolled, with both valves open, so the foam can retain its memory. This will provide the best experience for self-inflation when the mat is needed. Is this how your mats are being stored?
If the mat is stored rolled up for long periods of time, it can be expected that the foam will take longer to regain its memory. We have two options to assist with this: the Schnozzel Pumpbag and the Widget. The Schnozzel Pumpbag is a non-powered option that can also be used as a drybag. The Widget is a rechargeable powered option with a 3-in-1 inflator, lamp and charging bank.
Guys just include the pump sack with the mega mats already. That little hand pump is so ridiculous.
blondre3000 not needed. as shown the thing auto inflates, the hand pump is for topping it off the last bit. a couple dozen pumps and you are done. why make the thing more expensive when it's not needed?
I just wished I would not have to sell my left kidney or my first born to be able to afford one of this, I suppose is the hard rock bed for us the commoners. LOL
This mattress is super comfortable. I use it to camp in my 4 Runner. I also keep it in there just in case this China virus causes chaos and I need to bail quickly.
LMAO for 5 years now I've been hand pumping my MegaMat 10 from 0 to 100...
Better late than never
Stupid RUclips covers the only part of the video I came here to see with stupid links to other videos I did NOT come here to see. I love this mat, but the bag design is idiotic and now I'll never know how to pack the mat so it doesn't just fall out.
Why does he have to lie?
HI James,
If there is something in this video you have a question on please let us know and we would be happy to clarify or help out. For US inquiries please contact questions@expedusa.com. If you are outside of the US please contact info@exped.com.
@@ExpedLLC just a simple joke about walking off camera to set up camp.
Crap online orders only worthless crap suprize 😂
With most product you give a demonstration as to the luxury, comfort, and flexibility of the components. Why does this guy never lie down on the mat, so as to demonstrate the benefits of comfort. Good grief, are we to guess at such features? If you're going to demonstrate the benefits of a child swimming with water wings you don't just puff up the waterwings and deflate them. You show the safety, comfort and benefits of a child actually using them. Dude! Get down onto the product and show us what we can only imagine by your standoffishness. If you're too prudish to do this, get a teenager to bounce around on it to show the main benefit of what you're trying to demonstrate., ie., how the thing conforms to weight and shifting weight!!!
Hi Richard- Thank you for the feedback. We will make sure this gets passed along. Cheers!
you know why...b/c then you'd see how flimsy it is and wouldn't buy it.
I have this mattress and it is by far the best insulated and most comfortable sleeping mattress you can buy.
@@robertbritt5730 You've tried them all?