Hello everyone… does anyone know how much weight Exped mattresses can handle? I weigh around 300 and hope to sleep well while camping. I’ve tried cheap pads before, but they don’t hold up. Any other tips? Thanks… J
I suggest a cot with a Megamat. Nemo Roamer feels good too. Thermarest, Sea to Summit, and REI all make something similar.
Cove said:
I suggest a cot with a Megamat. Nemo Roamer feels good too. Thermarest, Sea to Summit, and REI all make something similar.
Which cot do you recommend?
Cove said:
I suggest a cot with a Megamat. Nemo Roamer feels good too. Thermarest, Sea to Summit, and REI all make something similar.
Which cot do you recommend?
It depends on what you can spend and how much space you have, both in your vehicle and tent. I use a Helinox cot with tall legs when I’m short on packing room. I can remove the legs if I need it to fit in a smaller tent. When I have more space, I use a simple fold-up cot from Cabelas.
I also have an Exped chair kit for my pad, handy if my reflux acts up, but it won’t fit every pad. I keep a Crazy Creek chair too for more support. Being able to sit up and put on shoes or avoid crawling around is so much easier for me.
Cove said:
I suggest a cot with a Megamat. Nemo Roamer feels good too. Thermarest, Sea to Summit, and REI all make something similar.
A cot is great if you’re bigger and getting on in years. Sleeping on the ground is rough. I use a Marchway lightweight cot and a TETON Sports Adventurer Camp Pad. Sometimes I bring a wedge pillow, or a foam one if I need to pack lighter. My partner pushes two cots together with an air mattress for herself and our kid. There are even queen-size cots. Hope it helps!
I broke a few cots until I just went with the Exped Megamat right on the ground. If getting up isn’t a problem, skip the cot. If your joints hurt, you might need to hunt for something else. I haven’t found one that can hold a lot more weight.
For reference, I’m around 350 with at least some muscle.
@Jude
Thanks… Megamat sounds promising.
Try a 15cm pad. It’s thicker but packs bigger. I use a 10cm pad with my two kids, and it feels pretty good. Won’t be exactly like home, though.
Alps Outback worked for me at 270. They make an XL version too. Foam plus air gives it good warmth and comfort. It’s on sale at REI. I liked it so much that I got a second for my family.
Therm-a-Rest luxury pad might be worth checking out.
I’m bigger, and the Exped Megamat 12 Lite works nicely for me. Only downside is that it’s a bit heavy.
Megamat 10 changed my nights under the stars. If you can, just grab the Megamat. I tried other brands, and they didn’t hold up.
Go for a hammock… you’ll sleep like a baby.
Paxton said:
Go for a hammock… you’ll sleep like a baby.
Which hammock would hold a bigger person?
Paxton said:
Go for a hammock… you’ll sleep like a baby.
I have a couple of hammocks that I really like. But sometimes I want to share a tent with my partner and our dog.
I used the Sea to Summit Etherlite pad at around that weight, and it worked fine.
I’m about six feet tall and weigh around 280. I use a ZenBivy Light wide quilt with a 25-inch sheet and a Sea to Summit Comfort Plus XT pad for motorbike camping. It costs a bit, but it feels close to my bed at home.
I’m not tall, but I’m heavier and 78. Sometimes I fly my plane to events and camp. It’s hard for me to sleep low on the ground, so I bought an 18-inch air mattress. Works well for me. Target or Walmart sells them for about 50 dollars, with pricier ones too. You can try one at home for a night or two and return it if you don’t like it.
I’m about 220, and my Megamat barely notices me. You should be fine at 300. You probably spread your weight better than my tall, skinny build.