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HJay,
from TN, United States
Written on May 19, 2023
Using with Exped pads. Can carry the pad in the pumpbag instead of the pad's original sack and then use it to inflate pad. It's so big it just takes one or two pumps. Much faster and easier than the pump provided with the Megamat.
Best Used for:
- Carrying and inflating sleeping pads
Would recommend: Yes
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Tom,
from MD, United States
Written on April 6, 2022
If you have a compatible inflatable sleeping pad, this is a must-have piece of gear. You were already going to pack your bulky sleep system in something waterproof, so this doesn't add any net weight to your pack. It's actually probably lighter than whatever you're already using (it's lighter than any other option I've found with a similar volume). It's actually such a good dry bag for sleeping bags that I bought one for my daughter, even though she prefers a foam sleeping pad. And while you sleep, throw all of your dry hiking gear (puffy jacket, etc.) inside the bag so that if you get moisture inside your tent, at least that gear won't get wet.
This is the best way to inflate an inflatable sleeping pad, period. After having to deal with some of the other options, we only buy inflatable sleeping pads that are compatible with this pump bag (we've used compatible pads from REI, Sea to Summit, and Exped). We've dealt with too many other "pump bags" that are slow, heavy, and inefficient. This thing fills inflatable pads in 2-3 squeezes, and is easy to do even after a long day of hiking. It doesn't leave you light-headed, and it doesn't move moisture (from your breath) into the inside of your sleeping pad.
If you're looking at this wondering whether to get it: get it!
Would recommend: Yes
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Dave J,
Verified Owner
from WA, United States
Written on December 20, 2017
I bought this for my DownMat7 and Sea to Summit Comfort light mat. Exped takes 3 bags to fill, Sea to Summit Takes 1.5. I cannot imagine going back to using the integrated pump on my Exped after using this . This pump should work with All modern Exped flat valve pads and all modern Sea to Summit flat valve pads too. Would have been 5 stars but Sea to Summit makes a cheaper pump bag that works for both brands.
Pros:
- Light, fast, packable, easy to use
Cons:
- Not cheap, Sea to Summit bag is cheaper
Would recommend: Yes
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tybalt,
Verified Owner
from CA, United States
Written on October 13, 2017
It is lightweight and very small in volume.
Large mattresses are completed in 3 to 4 times.
It can also be used as a lightweight dray sac.
This can be stored in mettresses pocket.
You can get comfort at an affordable price.
Would recommend: Yes
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Brian S.,
Written on July 11, 2017
Bought the EXPED UL Duo sleep pad, though I would get larger pump bag to go with it. Only takes 3 good pumps to fill each side of the pad. Great!
Would recommend: Yes
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Marvin S.,
Verified Owner
from GA, United States
Written on May 12, 2017
This ultralight bag is excellent for filling my Exped sleeping pad quickly with dry air.
Would recommend: Yes
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Christopher S.,
Verified Owner
from OH, United States
Written on April 28, 2017
I use the medium schnozzel as a pack liner because it only weighs around 1.8 or 1.9 ounces with a 45l capacity. It is nice to be able to compress a few sacks worth of air into my exped airmat to fill it up. I was skeptical regarding how much I would use that feature but I love it now. If you are looking for a pack liner and your pad is compatible then the schnozzel is the way to go!
Would recommend: Yes
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Mark S.,
Verified Owner
Written on March 26, 2017
Does a quick and easy job filling my Mega 10 mat. No batteries needed and it packs right in the mat's sack with the mat.
Would recommend: Yes
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Blondina R.,
Verified Owner
from TX, United States
Written on March 3, 2017
This bag could fit a comforter in it. It is hard to capture air in it as its so big. The fold lines from shipping also make the task difficult. Swinging the bag around captures enough air to fill it. One bag full should easily fill anyone's small air mattress. Definitely not for ultra light backpacking due to size and weight. It's a little too large/ackward to line my Osprey Exos 58. Great for car/boat camping though as you can store towels, blankets, clothes in it and use it as a big pillow. You could also put it in the bathtub and store water in it during an emergency. I should have gotten the smaller one for backpacking, but the great price on this larger one sucked me in.
Would recommend: Yes
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Nicholas M.,
Written on January 31, 2017
huge bag, easy for inflating air mattress, did mine with 2 fills of the bag. Doubles as a stuff sack which is awesome.
Would recommend: Yes
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