Exped 7.5 Duo Sleeping Pad

[The Gabe]

We decided we wanted to try a sleeping pad/mattress in our EB50 SMB. I ordered the Exped Duo pad from REI. Although it’s classified as a pad (not an air mattress), it does have an inflation valve to give it a little extra firmness.

We haven’t used it on a trip, yet, but it fits great and feels pretty good.

 

[Twoxentrix]

I also have an Exped Duo I use on the upper pop-top bed and it makes a world of difference! (keep the valve open & leave it in place when top goes down since it almost squishes flat)
Good choice.

 

[marret]

I have one I have been using as well.

 

[velo47]

Expeds are the bomb!

 

[Sporkchop]

I also have an Exped Duo I use on the upper pop-top bed and it makes a world of difference! (keep the valve open & leave it in place when top goes down since it almost squishes flat)
Good choice.

Perfect you answered my pending question about leaving it stowed up top :d8: I usually sleep up top & wife/ kid down below.. that SMB penthouse pad is definitely rough on the back and hips. With the dimensions of this pad are you still able to access the cantilever top lockdown thing in the back? after looking at your profile pic you have an EB I have an RB..guess I’ll pop the top & get up there with a tape measure. This definitely seems like the best solution to the existing thin pad

 

[Twoxentrix]

Perfect you answered my pending question about leaving it stowed up top :d8: I usually sleep up top & wife/ kid down below.. that SMB penthouse pad is definitely rough on the back and hips. With the dimensions of this pad are you still able to access the cantilever top lockdown thing in the back? after looking at your profile pic you have an EB I have an RB..guess I’ll pop the top & get up there with a tape measure. This definitely seems like the best solution to the existing thin pad

Yes - But there are two sizes; a medium at 72" long x 41" wide, and an XL which is 6 or 7" longer and 7 or 8" wider.
I opted for the 72" so it would fit the upper bunk without hanging out on one end and still allowing access to the rear pop-top hook. My assessment was the XL wouldn't work because it would have 6 or 7" hanging out the front (area towards the front seats), and it would be too wide to fit between the pop-top cross bars (you'd have to fold the edges over, and doubling up would create excessive height for the top to come down completely)- not such a problem when the top is up, but no space for the excess when the top is down.

 

[Twoxentrix]

I'll add, if you leave it on the top mattress when lowering the top make sure you leave the valve open so air can escape - BUT, before you plan to get on the mattress I suggest closing the valve since it will help maintain the volume of the pad.

 

[KDB-SMB]

I use the exped megamat duo and single for both beds. On top of those i have one inch memory foam. Extremely comfortable.

 

[soloalpinist]

I have a 10 day trip planned and was not looking forward to the SMB bunk and you guys convinced me. Went out an bought the Exped Max Duo medium. Currently set up per instructions in living room for 24 hours and my canine brother is doing quality control nap on it. Grazie all for the info and storage information.

 

[86Scotty]

As if needed, I'm another happy Megamat user. I have a long Megamat Duo that I will never part with.

 

[Botchan]

How does it handle the nails from your dog? Any issues?

 

[marret]

I have two, my single got two holes I believe from my dog. I had it on the floor in the house. So I would be carefully with dogs. My dog does have sharp nails.

I use a mattress pad on the duo in the van and that has worked well with my dog.

I was able to rear the two holes with the included kit and recently ordered a new repair kit from exped.

 

[Glippie]

Thank you everyone! My Exped is on order, much appreciated.

 

[brianpdx-SMB]

Thank you everyone! My Exped is on order, much appreciated.

+1 on the Exped Megamat for upstairs in the poptop 2008 RB50. I resisted the cost and bought a few others (wasted money), then waited for a sale. That was years ago. I open the valves, leave it up there when I close the top. World of difference from not having it.

Brian