The cells make this great! - Exped SynCellMat 5 Sleeping Pad

In the past I've had several backpacker style pads which I didn't like as my heaviest spots tended to touch the ground due to being one big air chamber. I gave those away, and I then upgraded to thicker pads that were even self inflating. However they were a bear to deflate and roll up, plus they were larger then many tents when rolled up! So I saw these Exped Syncelmats that have a quilt-like top, and with the individual air pockets, they really do a nice job supporting! I can't tell that I'm on the ground actually when laying on the pad. Plus the top side is a fabric instead of being plastic so their quieter when laying on. Great purchase for lighter sleeping pads!

Also, combined with the Exped pump bag, it’s super quick to inflate and as well deflate. The pad has a valve with a deflating “pin”. Very nice design.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.