Exped Ultra 7R MW Sleeping Mat

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If you are looking for an ‘extreme cold’ mat and want a bit extra width so you don’t find yourself on a stone cold tent floor then at just 812grams this mat delivers excellent performance for its weight.

Exped says: 

The Exped Ultra 7R MW is an ultra lightweight and compact sleeping mat featuring recycled 20 D ripstop face fabric, and certified carbon neutral by myclimate. Perfect for human powered adventures including backpacking, thru-hiking, bikepacking and alpinism.

DOWNMAT TECHNOLOGY™: 700 cu in RDS down insulation for use in all seasons, or simply to keep cold-sleepers warm in any weather. 9 cm thick air cushion with Exped cradle comfort design: air chambers run head to toe, fully supporting the body for an unrivalled night’s sleep and giving maximum durability.

Schnozzel Pumpbag included: rapid, moisture-free mat inflation: lung power not required!

Our Verdict

This is a warm, well-made mat made from some incredibly robust materials; the upper brushed polyester is 75D, whilst the underside is a very impressive 170D, so you do not have to be as precious with this mat as you would with an ultra-light mat.

The mat is rectangular, which I prefer over mats that taper at the feet; I always find that my legs have slipped off during the night on narrower mats, especially if I’m using a quilt. A rectangular mat will add some weight, but I’ll happily carry a few more grams for a good night’s sleep. It’s a nice quiet mat, so you won’t disturb your campmates tossing and turning during the night.

The two oversized external baffles cradle the body and help to keep you centred on the mat. The mat works well for side sleepers; it’s 7cm and keeps you well off the ground and very well cushioned.

The Exped pump sack is easily the best on the market; it’s huge! It will take less than four full pump sacks of air to fully inflate any of the mats in this range, except the duo, which takes five to six.

For its weight-to-warmth ratio, rugged materials and small packable design, this is a fantastic mat

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Exped Ultra 7R Down Mat Review – “Unrivalled in comfort, the Ultra 7R offered us a seriously good night’s sleep throughout the winter months”

Features

• RECYCLED 20D RIPSTOP POLYESTER: Recycled polyester keeps plastic out of landfills and uses less water, energy and carbon to produce. Our new ripstop fabric is two to three times stronger than our previous ultralight fabric.
• FLATVALVE: Pioneered by EXPED. Industry-leading durability, reliability and intuitive performance.
• DOWNMAT TECHNOLOGY™: 700 cu in RDS down insulation for use in all seasons, or simply to keep cold-sleepers warm in any weather.
• COMFORT CRADLE: Air chambers run head-to-toe, fully supporting the body for an unrivaled night’s sleep and increased durability. EXPED’s exclusive Comfort Cradle side rails center and secure the sleeper on the mat.
• RECYCLED SCHNOZZEL PUMPBAG AND STUFFSACK INCLUDED: Rapid, moisture-free mat inflation: lung-power not required!

Specifications

• Weight: 812 g (excludes storage bag/pumpsack)
• Pumpsack weighs: 57g
• Dimensions: 183 x 65cm
• Thickness: 9cm
• Packed size: 33 x 14cm
• ASTM R-Value: 7.1
• Exped temp rating: -30°C

Material & Construction

• Recycled 20D ripstop polyester, Oeko-Tex® 100 certified
• Insulation: 700 cuin/oz Down, RDS certified

ASTM R-Value:

From 2020, there is a new industry standard for measuring the R-value (level of insulation) of sleeping mats – ASTM F3340-18. This new standard is the sleeping mat equivalent to the EN rating for sleeping bags.

You can now directly compare the R-value of mats rated using the ASTM F3340-18 with confidence that is a fair and accurate comparison between mats. In simple terms, the higher the R-value, the warmer the mat.

In general terms, an R-value below 2.0 is for summer use, 2.0 to 4.0 is for cooler 3 season use and 4.0+ is for winter temperatures. This will be also be dependent on your sleeping bag, how cold you sleep etc. Please contact our customer service team if you need advice on choosing the right mat for your activity.

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Sleeping Mat
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Mat
• About Exped
• Exped Mat range Explained
• R-Value Explained
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear