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If you are looking for durability over weight and a 4 Season mat in a full rectangular format then this mat would be a good choice.
Exped says:
Versatile, multi-use mats for a variety of adventures, including camping, backpacking and adventure travel
Our Verdict
Exped's Versa 5R Sleeping Mats are four-season camping mats in a full rectangular format instead of a mummy shape. They are constructed using 75 denier fabrics which are much more durable and puncture resistant than those used in ultralight models. There is a weight penalty for this, but if durability and longer life are important to you, that will not matter too much.
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 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.
The Versa 5R mats are 9cm thick, which is 2cm thicker than a standard mat thickness, delivering an enhanced level of comfort. Unlike the Ultra mats, the Versas don't have oversized side rails to help you stay on board.
We also need to commend Exped for their environmental approach to the new range - Production is Carbon Neutral (by offsetting), the Face Fabrics are recycled, and their factories are Bluesign approved. There is very little packaging, and what is simply constructed from recycled cards.
If you are looking for durability over weight and a 4 Season mat in a full rectangular format, then this mat would be a good choice.
- 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: 965g (excludes storage bag)
- Pumpsack weighs: 57g
- Dimensions: 183 × 65 × 9cm
- Thickness: 9 cm
- Packed size: 27 × 16.5 cm
- ASTM R-Value: 5.2
- Exped temp rating: -20°C
Material & Construction
- Material: 75 D recycled polyester, Oeko-Tex ® 100 certified
- Insulation 200 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.
