EXPED MEGAMAT 10 REVIEW - Winter Sleeping Pad (How to Sleep Warm in Winter) Exped MegaMat 10 LXW

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Let me know what winter mat you guys are using! Thanks for stopping by!

[@mountaingoater2989]

I use the Neo Air Lite (Insulated) by Therm-A-Rest. Great backpacking pad. I think the R Value is 5.8 or something.

[@katiecharter5354]

Nemo insulated tensor 25! (backpacking and boarding)

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

@@mountaingoater2989 thanks for sharing. That's another good mat!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

@@katiecharter5354 I have that one too! Great mat!

[@hikinghank1456]

Just a roll with out old thermarest May for me. Strapped to my pack.

[@HarryOsirian]

Dear Samantha, as someone who's never car camped before and looking at this mat to try it out, I'm happy i found your very informative video. Very well done. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@belikebuddy]

Thank you for describing and illustrating this out in the field, and for climbing on top of it. Many of the videos I've seen about megamat don't show folks actually laying on it!

[@sarahoflonecrowadventures9493]

I love my exped more than words can describe..... it's like an old friend

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

It sure is isn't it?

[@jillolstinske2756]

This is the best review ive seen on the megamat. Thanks for your review! I just purchased one for my chilly PNW adventures :)

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

You'll be glad to have this super warm mat!!!

[@jayspot4]

Great review Sam! I'm sold!! Just bought a Bell Regatta tent so this fits the bill for a warm comfortable winter sleep :-) Thanks for all your awesome reviews!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I've got a White Duck Regatta too! It's great!!!

[@karenpayne4516]

Thank you for such a great detailed review. Off to buy one now.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Good luck!

[@simonvance8054]

I finally invested in one a few years ago. Only regret is I didn’t get one till then. Totally worth the price tag. Absolutely fantastic mat. Have used it for months on end on freezing cold ground and never ever felt cold through the ground. As comfy as a memory foam mattress. Can’t recommend it highly enough. See it as a long term investment. Top quality, you will not be disappointed with one of these.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Oh I will never trade this mat. It is so incredibly comfy!

[@amandaharris7811]

Loved you pump whistle jingle and your fancy foot pumps!! Very cute!! Thank you for a great video and for making me laugh! Seems like a top notch mattress for car camping! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I totally recommend those boots! OMG! I bought them last year they are the Lost 40 by Vasque. They have a wool liner insert for extra warmth. Pain in the rear to get on but so comfy and warm. Rate to -40F/-40C!!!! Used them last year during the polar vortex when the temps dropped down to -38 and was warm for four or five hours continuous outside.

[@amandaharris7811]

@@LoneCrowAdventures I was going to say they looked like would be a pain in the butt to put on! I guess that's the price you pay for warmth lol!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

@@amandaharris7811 they go one in the morning and don't come off intol bedtime. Lol

[@hikinghank1456]

Very nice video. I like that u present all the specs right at the beginning too so. Know heading into the video exactly wha to expect.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@campingprep4017]

Got here because of your review on backcountry. Thank you! I got it because of that. ☺️

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Hey! Hope it's working out for you!

[@chotheamazing]

I am going camping at the end of May and came across your channel when searching for "Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad Reviews". This really helped me to make up my mind between this and a specialized air mattress. Thank you!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

You're welcome. Good luck on your trip!!!

[@victoriajane8486]

For me, it's about the level of fitness to be able to carry "heavier" items in your pack that you want to take. Not about everything being lightweight. A good night sleep is worth everything out there 👍

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I couldn't agree with you more!!!!

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

Victoria Jane, well said

[@JimmyRobles]

I have been searching for a perfect car camping mat and you truly sold me on this one. Keep up the great work. Subscribed!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Oh this is the most comfy! You won't be disappointed!

[@raddlog]

Thanks for the video. It made my decision to get one easier. I slept on it in the house for the first time last night. Super comfortable! I'm willing to leave other luxuries at home to offset the weight. I'm too old to sleep on the hard ground.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

This thing is seriously comfortable!

[@krystajustice1608]

Hi I love it , the woods behind you Samantha is gorgeous

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

That is Sand Ridge State Forest in Central Illinois and it's the best State park in that state in my opinion.

[@stephenkohler3472]

They are seriously as comfortable as my bed at home. Best car camp pad out there!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I agree I even bought a second one fir the jeep (z Size medium I think) for jeep sleeps on road trips!!!

[@mikepressley3956]

Such an amazing review and great personality! Subscribed.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for checking it out! Cheers!

[@cottonfoo]

Good review. It's expensive here in the UK but I absolutely love mine, it's so comfortable. It does have that memory-foam feel, never bottoms out, and you can feel it warming up around the contact areas.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

What I love most about it is that it has a memory foam feel but unlike memory foam does not react to the cold. It stays soft and cozy no matter what the temp is!

[@mattpewpewpew]

Great video. Watched a couple on this mat and yours was the best! Much appreciated on the info.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Hey thanks for the compliment!

[@safetfirst3879]

Looks pretty darn cozy to me. Nice mat for colder temps and even for use in a camper or van camping.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yeah I really like this mat.

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Great review of the mat. You did a wonderful job. That would be great for car camping.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

It's my go to car camping may. Use it winter, fall and spring.

[@sarayuki8540]

I enjoy watching your reviews.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@mountaingoater2989]

Great review! This looks like a great basecamping!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Soooooooo comfy!

[@andrewforrest8244]

I've looked at this mat before. Great for the camper in cold weather too!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Absolutely! I could not agree more!

[@wanderingaloudwithmark3057]

Great video and thank you. Just curious how this matt compares to the nemo roamer? Trying to decide on which one to purchase.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I'm not overly familiar with the Nemo Roamer but this one rolls up fairly nice. I'm very happy with it!!!

[@mr.e8781]

Just ordered the regular wide a couple of hours ago (prior to finding your video just now). Thanks for the after-purchase encouragement! ps. I actually saw some of your other reviews just recently and subscribed like only a few days ago, then I bumped into you again just now as the #1 result when searching for Exped MegaMat 10. Saw the familiar friendly face... smiled, and clicked. 8 )

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Oh excellent news! I'm still totally in love with this mat. I'm considering getting the schnozzle pump sack for faster inflation but haven't made the jump yet. Hope you like it!!!!

[@munson791]

I'm new to camping. After having just spent a restless night on a thin pad, I've decided I need a real sleeping pad. You mention this is great for winter camping. Is there a downside to using this in warmer weather? I'm in North Carolina and will be camping this summer.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

This mat will be way too hot for north Carolina in the summer. Too high an r value.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Nice mat and cool boots! Great review! Thanks!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Oh my god! I love those boots. Vasque Lost 40 rated to -40F! Pain in the rear to get on but by far the warmest. I think they make them in a guys version as well. (My feet are too small I have to wear either womens or boys).

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

@@LoneCrowAdventures I went to teir website and they don't make them over a 14. I would need a 15 EEEE or a 16W. (according to their literature) Thanks though!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

@@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 Awe, that's a bummer. Too bad because they are fantastic!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

@@LoneCrowAdventures No problem. I'm used to it!...

[@paddle_hike]

great mat..... Ultralight hikers probably had an heart attack watching the specs but for camp or car camping it's great! :)

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Oh yeah! This thing is amazing for cold weather. If you have a snomobile toss 'er in the sled in the back. We do mostly car camping in the winter. Big old hot tent and stove. The whole works!

[@simonvance8054]

Another great item I’d recommend is a Wise Owl Outfitters memory foam pillow. So comfy, light and comes in 3 sizes...

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

OMG yes! That is my primary car camping pillow! It is the best camp pillow I have tried yet! Unlike a lot of others, the material in it doesn't react with the cold.

[@maartenvt]

I have one too. It's great. But you better watch out when putting that mat in the woods on those pine needles! Or watch out in meadows with thistles, or freshly mown, with sturdy grass or blackberry thorns that's still on the ground. when the mat is leaking, you no longer lie comfortably, and you lie on a hard floor, because the foam has little resistance. You will then be cold and no longer have comfort! So always check the surface carefully before you set up your tent, or when you put down your mat!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Yep it does have some repair patches if needed as well!

[@maartenvt]

@@LoneCrowAdventures that's something you will need after waking up at night on a hard floor. So you don't want to put your mat on a bed of pine needles to prevent that.

[@Blackwolfskye]

Hi great video just ordered one of these just a question you were demonstrating this in a woods .How strong is the underneath against pine needles and other stuff on the floor

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

It's a pretty serious material. I've had mine for years now and it's really held up. Seems to be a thick puncture resistant mat.

[@Blackwolfskye]

Thank you very much for the quick reply good to know much appreciated

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

@@Blackwolfskye You're welcome. I like this mat so much that I purchased one in size medium that should fit perfectly in the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee. We will be sleeping in the Jeep for a few nights on an upcoming trip outwest to the Rockies. The XL versions were too wide to fit in the jeep and not wide enough for both of us to sleep on, so I am now the proud owner of a mega mat duo size medium which is the two person version of this mat which happens to be the same size as my jeep trunk ironically.

[@kevinkehlet1543]

nice I will add it to my list of items to buy

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I really recommend it! Soooooo comfy. Just like your bed at home!

[@terrydame5157]

I bet this May is incredible and cozy.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

The most comfortable mat I've ever used.

[@visfanaat8188]

I am going for the 15 lxw for super sleep in the woods while fishing. To bad its sold out everywhere here.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

This year had been weird for gear supplies everywhere 😳

[@melissamyers7833]

I have a question about the pants you’re wearing in the very beginning when you step over the log at :10. I am just wondering what brand they are and where you got them. Are they lightweight? Also I love your videos. Thank you for sharing. They are quite helpful. I appreciate it!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Those are North Face Resolve 2.0 pants. With an underlayer and mid layer pant on underneath they are plenty warm in winter and I find I can move easier in them compared with full insulated pants. Here's a link if you're interested. amzn.to/2VPm4Em

[@ChrisLehane-c3g]

If I’m 6 feet 2 can I get away with the smallest size one coz I’m still taking this backpacking

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I would really encourage you to find an alternative mattress for backpacking. This one is way too heavy. I'd encourage the Thermarest Xtherm mat for backpacking. That's the mat I use in the backcountry in winter. amzn.to/3Mfeudr

[@MissKriekentaart]

Thanks so much for the helpful review!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

No problem. Glad you liked it!

[@dannyeugenewaits9486]

Great review! Thanks

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@bisonrodeo8506]

Great for the back of the truck too!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Sure would be!

[@lakorai2]

Now for backpacking winter pad get the Downmat UL LW. R value near 8 and it weighs about 2lbs

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@evansinger8740]

Good review :)

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks so much for stopping by. I do really love this mat! Cheers!

[@sagar140]

They say sleeping in air mattresses for long time(for months) in everyday basis causes backpain. have anyone tried on this mat ?? i wanted to use it indoor since i am moving from place to place

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Honestly, this air mattress is just as comfortable as my $4000 sleep number bed. This is a high r value mat. Another good option is the Klymaloft by Klymit which has a lower r value of 2.2. I've been using it in the summer and it's super comfy. I have the XL version of the klymaloft. amzn.to/3BfanGC I've read a story recently of a military guy using it in the bunks because he was moving around a lot and he used it for months.

[@katiecharter5354]

Wow! I gotta get one!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

You'll love it!

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

Update video with schnozzle pump.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I do want one of those!

[@StarrDaniel]

Great video!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thank you very much! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@sporthaas]

You need that tab to inflate. Put it in the inflate hole so it can inflate the air.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Thanks

[@betterwaystowin2024]

huge and comfy!

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Sure is!

[@outdooriowan]

Hello I'm Adam from Henning Outdoors. I'm trying to put together a KZbinrs meet up in the end of March or early April. I'm thinking the Yellow River State Forest in Iowa. Would you be interested in doing a KZbinr meet up?

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Iowa in March/April.... windy and cold! Sounds fun. PM at my email [e-mail] with more details. That's a drivable distance for me!

[@outdooriowan]

@@LoneCrowAdventures sounds good. I will keep you posted.

[@outdooriowan]

@@LoneCrowAdventures email sent from [e-mail].

[@mr.e8781]

Is the meetup cancelled!? 8 (

[@outdooriowan]

@@mr.e8781 yes

[@adventuretony309]

Would it be uncomfortably warm if warm or hot weather camping?

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I've never tried it in the summer and I dont think I would want to. Anything about 65 degrees and you'd likely sweat badly.

[@lakorai2]

Yeah you would want a lower R value pad for summer. Another option is to check out the video from JT Hikes on the Helinox Lite Cot. If it's 70 degrees overnight then you dont want any r value at all in your mat.

[@kellycamp8966]

I wish Santa would have put that under the tree this year. :(

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Maybe next year? Lol

[@koudacyen]

😆 wa la

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Good luck!

[@koudacyen]

@@LoneCrowAdventures ?

[@dki8]

I'm going to try and help you grow your channel. 15 minutes for a camp pad is ridiculous. Also, your bi-polar, passive aggressive behavior concerning the pump sack is creepy! Stop talking to your listeners like children. Stop repeating yourself! This review should be taken care of in less than 5 minutes! If you don't adopt some different actions in making your videos, you will never grow! 64 yrs old sober man in Tacoma Wa.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

I agree. Milenials have reduced attention spans. But this video was early on in my channel's life so I'm not worried about it.

[@munson791]

As a rank amateur, I loved the video and watched the entire thing. Your presentation, delivery, humor, and vibe were perfect. Don't listen to this guy!

[@northcountrygirl1980]

Dear "Susan". Lovely name for a fella.. The beauty of youtube is that if your little pea brain can't cope with a 15 minute informative video, there will be plenty of 1-2 minute videos which give no information about the product that you can watch. A 64 year old male keyboard warrier who's probably never left his mummy's house, giving "advice" to a younger outdoors woman is very creepy and extremely condescending