Exped Versa 4R LW Sleeping Mat

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The Versa 4R is a warm mat that utilises durable materials and one unique feature! A pad perfect for any three-season adventure.

Exped says: 

Versatile, multi-use mats for a variety of adventures, including camping, backpacking and adventure travel

Our Verdict

This is a well-made mat constructed from some incredibly light materials; the upper brushed polyester Is nicer to lie on than other mats and works great if you use a quilt.

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 thick, and keeps you well off the ground and cushioned.

The mat’s “unique selling point” is the Integrated pump, an air chamber filled with a sponge; as you press down on the sponge, the air is then forced through a one-way valve and into the mat. I was testing out the long wide version, and as this was a new mat, the sponges had not fully inflated. In total, it took me three minutes and thirty seconds to fully inflate the mat; it’s not something I’d like to do after a long day hiking; other Exped mats come with a pump sack, which is far quicker and much less work, but the Integrated pump could very well work for you.

For its weight-to-warmth ratio, rugged materials and small packable design. This is a fantastic mat if you are sold on the Integrated pump.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Carbon neutral: EXPED measures, reduces and fully offsets CO 2 from manufacturing and shipping this product.
• Recycled 75D Polyester face fabric Recycled polyester keeps plastic out of landfills and uses less water, energy and carbon to produce.
• Flat Valve Pioneered by EXPED. Industry-leading durability, reliability and intuitive performance.
• Integrated pump Makes inflation swift and simple – Lung power not required!
• Comfort cradle Air chambers run head-to-toe, fully supporting the body for an unrivaled night’s sleep and increased durability. EXPED’s Comfort Cradle side rails center and secure the sleeper on the mat.

Specifications

• Weight: 890g (excludes storage bag/pumpsack)
• Pumpsack weighs: 57g
• Dimensions: 197 × 65 × 7cm
• Thickness: 7 cm
• Packed size: 25 × 17 cm
• ASTM R-Value:  3.7
• Exped temp rating: -10°C

Material & Construction

• Material: 75 D recycled polyester, Oeko-Tex ® 100 certified
• Insulation 160 g/m 3 Texpedloft microfiber, bluesign ® 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
• What is Bluesign?