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Introduction
Upon experiencing extensive upper body injuries last year, I tested out my Thermarest Prolite XS Mat. After an excruciating night of tossing and turning, I determined a new sleeping mat was in order. My post-injury mat needed to be more comfortable than a self-inflatable mat, warm enough for four-season use, compact, and light. After an exploration of the marketplace, my needs were met by the Exped DownMat UL 7 M.
| Mat | Weight | Price | R-Value/ Temperature Rating | Thickness | Size / Length | Shoulder Width | Foot Width Style | Packed Size |
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| Thermarest Neo Air All Season | 20 oz (540 g) | 159.95 | 4.9 / 1 F (-17 C) | 2.5" (6.3 cm) | Regular 72 in (183 cm) | 20 in (51 cm) | Straight 20 in (51 cm) | 9 x 4.75" (22 x 12 cm) |
| Thermarest ProLite Plus | 22 oz (640 g) | 99.95 | 3.4 / 22 F ( -6 C) | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | Regular 72 in (183 cm) | 20 in (51 cm) | Tapered | 11 x 4.8" (28 x 12 cm) |
| Exped DownMat UL7 | 20.3 oz (575 g) | 212.68 | 5.9 / -11.2 F (-24 C) | 2.8" (7 cm) | M 72 in (182.9 cm) | 20.5 in (52.1 cm) | Straight 20.5 in (52.1 cm) | 9 x 4.3" (23 x 11 cm) |
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Specifications
- Temperature: -11.2 °F (-24 °C)
- R-Value: 5.90
- Thickness: 2.8 in. (7.11 cm)
- Length: 72 in. (182.9 cm)
- Shoulder Width: 20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
- Foot Width: 20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
- Weight Mat: 20.3 oz. (575.5 gr)
- Weight Pump: 2.1 oz. (59.5 gr)
- Weight Packsack: 0.5 oz. (14.2 gr)
- Packed height: 9.1 in. (23.1 cm)
- Packed diameter: 4.3 in. (10.9 cm)
- Pack volume: 2.3 quart (2.2 L)
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Features
- 20% lighter than standard Exped DownMat 7
- Down-filled insulation
- Cradle-shaped baffles for comfort are welded to prevent down migration and eliminate cold spots
- Schnozzel Pump Bag doubles as dry sack, pillow bag and prevents introducing moisture to down fill
- Separate inflation and deflation valves with low profile valve design
- Includes repair kit and durable pack sack
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Materials
- Top: 20 D Polyester, TPU Polyether Film Laminate, Hydrolysis resistant, Honeycomb embossed
- Bottom: 20 D Polyester, TPU Polyether Film Laminate, Hydrolysis resistant
- Insulation: 700 fill power goose down
- Fill Weight: 6 oz.
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Product contents
- Mat
- Schnozzel Pumpbag
- Packsack
- Repair Kit
- Instruction Sheet
- Repair manual
Performance
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