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Exped SynCell 5 – anyone tried it?

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Shawn C BPL Member
PostedDec 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm

I was surprised to see this available on REI site today. I had seen a blurb about it on Exped's homepage but guess I thought it wasn't out til Spring 2015. A bit heavy for most of you guys (and gals) at roughly 26 oz for Medium.

Just wondered if anyone has tested in person. Not too bad of a deal since it comes with Schnozzle, too, but kinda reminds me of the BA Q-core a bit which I didn't enjoy laying on. Always trying to find a better pad for my wife and find myself distracted by the "new and shiny".

Nearest REI is about 90 miles from me so won't be able to check it out in person til after the holiday madness so seeing if anyone has had a chance to check it out in person. Thanks!

Rick Adams BPL Member
PostedDec 19, 2014 at 8:28 am

I bought a mw syncelmat and am happy with it. It seems more idiot proof in terms of getting a "just right" inflation level. Just fill and go. I hope they introduce a UL version as this design might mitigate some of the slipperiness of the synmat Ul line.

Shawn C BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2014 at 8:42 pm

Rick, thanks for the input. I guess I was just trying to figure out who this is marketed to. Seems a bit heavy and while it is a different design, it would have to be awfully comfortable I would think to beat out the Synmat UL 7 (or even the Downmat 5) – especially given the weight difference. I will be curious to see if a UL version come available.

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