How to Inflate and Deflate Exped MegaMats

MegaMat is our original, most comfortable, best-reviewed sleeping mat, making truly luxurious sleep a reality for thousands of car campers and overland enthusiasts everywhere since its introduction in 2011.

We have never wavered from our commitment to the highest quality materials, workmanship, and design, beginning with the tiniest details. These details work in concert toward one goal: a body-cradling, luxurious sleep experience while out-and-about in the wide world.

MegaMat 10 has at its core 10 cm (4”) of just-the-right density, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, open-cell polyurethane foam for support and warmth. Horizontal air channels in the foam help reduce weight and packed volume without sacrificing comfort. To enhance the cradling effect, the mat’s surface features a brushed, stretch tricot polyester that relieves pressure points (hips and shoulders) while evenly supporting the body across all surfaces, head to foot.

MegaMat is self-inflating. When the inflate valve is opened, the foam expands and draws air into the mat. An EXPED Mini Pump is included to top-off the inflation and achieve the preferred firmness. Inflate and deflate valves are large, high flow-rate FlatValves. The inflate valve is equipped with a one-way flapper, allowing air to easily be purged during the night and with just the touch of a fingertip if you find the mat is too firm.

Vertical 3-dimensional sidewalls allow the top surface to extend all the way out to the edge of the mat without tapering, maximizing the usable sleeping surface – just like a bed at home!

QUICK TIP: For faster MegaMat inflation, use the pin attached to the inflate valve cover: Simply insert the pin halfway into the inflate valve to hold the rubber flap open.

[KellicTiger]

I own this mat. Best car camping mat I've ever owned. pop open the valve, throw it in the tent, come back in half an hour and all that is needed is 5 pumps of the external mini pump and done. I'm a big guy and even after 5 days of sleeping on it, it maintains it's pressure/ form without needing to reinflate.

[andrewjones]

I love to go camping but because of back medical problems I just cant sleep on air beds of thin camping mats i was close to finishing camping for good, so I go myself an Exped sim comfort 10, its big, its expensive but I literally saved me from giving up camping trip altogether its wonderful

[desert.mantis]

Good instructional video. I am using my Megamat in three days for its inaugural camp. Note that instructions for first time use: Open the Inflate valve and let it sit for an hour. Then top it off, close valve and let it sit inflated for 24 hours. For normal use just follow the video. I am eager to test it out on my fishing trip.

[ifonlyseethrumyeyes]

This is exactly what I need!!!! This would have made life a lot easier back in the day...it's going to help me now! Thanks so much

[alexlarkin]

Love it! Beautiful construction, very comfortable. Side loaded bag is a dope! So clever! Worth every penny. Thanks a bunch. Use it every night 🌙 🤙

[bristolfashion]

Have to say that this model mattress from Exped is just like sleeping on my bed at home - I take an elesticated cotton sheet to pop on to the mattress and a full-sized pillow when I car camp & bingo! That's a good night's sleep *anywhere*!

[joey]

This mat is awesome, I especially love it's comfort. Thank you Ted with Exped! Ur a legend

[edwards]

I came here to find out what it means to "insert the toggle attached to the inflation valve cap". This is part of the instructions for first-time inflation and also instructed for normal use to speed up inflation. What does this mean? It's not shown in this video, nor is there a picture of inserting the toggle in the instructions.

[Kennyk]

Inflation got me inflatin’! Love car camping with this beauty. No need for a place anymore!

[crankskinatra]

I’m so happy I watched this video, I tried to use the pump right away

[George-nxzu]

Buying this five years later. Wish I had heard about it when it was first released

[mariusengelsen]

Exped. This mat is aslso well suited for wintertrips when dragging a pulk/sled. Extreme R-value and comfort! And the weight for the MW is not all that bad, about 2 kilos :)
And of coarse for canoe trips.
So you can stop calling it a car camping mat, it is good for so much more!

[sepp]

Great video!
Thanx for showing!
Greetings from Germany
Seb

[robertchallen]

How do you deflate the double model, Duo 10? And when you store these things under your bed, do you leave both valves open or closed? Just bought one. Also, I know you recommend storing the mat open. Is it harmful to store it for long periods in the stuff sack instead?

[agstone]

Hi, I just bought MegaMat Duo and wonder if I could fold the mat twice and store it vertically in a closet? We have a cat and is unable to keep the mat under bed. Thanks!

[magrayrai]

When was exped megamat first introduced? Why don't many outdoor retailers in the UK don't sell this?

[vicarious]

Is the stuff sack water resistant? I'm considering this mat for motorcycle camping and I would hate to have to use a big trash bag to keep the mattress dry.

[jblaze]

I’m looking into getting one of these as my current sleeping pad is starting to lose air through the air valve and I need something with a high r value for winter camping. The fact that this looks super comfortable certainly wouldn’t hurt. I was just wondering if anyone knew what the warranty was on these Exped mats?

[BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

Mine doesn't seem to self inflate. Left it overnight. There was more air in it than the night before, but at best was 10% full (my 150lb frame completely flattened it to the ground after it was "self inflated"). I wonder if I got a dud?

[jpaul]

For storage Do you recommend leaving both the the inflate @ deflate valves open during storage? The videos says leave the valves open.