Exped Ultra 1R LW Sleeping Mat

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Exped says: 

The Ultra 1R sleeping mat is perfect for human-powered adventures such as trekking, long-distance hiking, bikepacking and alpinism, in warmer temperatures.

When every ounce counts, EXPED Ultra series sleeping mats ensure super-compact and ultralight sleep comfort anywhere.

AIRMAT TECHNOLOGY – air-insulated for use in warmer temperatures.

Ultra is not only light, but supportive too: the 7 cm thick air cushion features EXPED cradle comfort design: air chambers run head to toe, fully supporting the body for an unrivaled night’s sleep and giving maximum durability.

The lighweight and compact Ultra sleeping mat features recycled 20 D ripstop face fabric; all EXPED mats are certified carbon neutral by myclimate.

Our Verdict

We’re working out what we think about Exped’s Ultra 1R LW Sleeping Mat, we’ll add our comments here in due course.

– Reviewed by Basecamp Gear

Features

• Recycled 20D ripstop Polyester face fabric : Recycled polyester keeps plastic out of landfills and uses less water, energy  and CO 2 to produce.
• Flat Valve: Pioneered by EXPED. Industry-leading durability, reliability and intuitive performance
• 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
• EXPED’s Schnozzel Pumpbag is included: rapid, moisture-free mat inflation: lung power not required!

Specifications

• Weight: 491g
• Dimensions: 197 × 65 × 7 cm
• Packed: 27 × 10.5 cm
• ASTM R-Value 1.3, Temp. + 10°C

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.

Material & Construction

• recycled 20D ripstop polyester, Oeko-Tex ® 100 certified

Help & advice:

• Choosing a Sleeping Mat
• R-Value Explained