tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830621681166303650.post5647910603934225049..comments2023-06-06T02:41:24.259-07:00Comments on An American Explorer: Gear talk: Sleepy timeScott Waylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03006620046608654123noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830621681166303650.post-23525639869417817852013-04-10T08:01:54.361-07:002013-04-10T08:01:54.361-07:00Hi Scott, Thanks for getting back to me. Its not w...Hi Scott, Thanks for getting back to me. Its not warm enough, I know its not going to be a big issue in the next few months as summer approaches, but I want something in place for the end of October and onwards. I want to get a few wildcamps in the Cairngorms done next winter and want that bit extra. hmm I see what you say about the bulk, though I am quite used to carrying the weight so its not too big a concern. I don't need to buy straight away as I say I still have the synmat so I can do some pondering yet. If you come across any new gems let us know :) Josh Brownridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830621681166303650.post-5560766855790635722013-04-05T05:52:33.174-07:002013-04-05T05:52:33.174-07:00Is your Synmat wearing out or not warm enough? My...Is your Synmat wearing out or not warm enough? My main complaints about the pad are minor: Noisy to sleep on, and the weight/bulk. For cycle touring, no problem. For backpacking? My last backpack--an overnight up a big mountain--I carried my old 2 inch T-rest with a Big Agnes ultralight chair kit, and I was pretty happy. I was able to save at least a pound over the Exped system. I'm always on the hunt for the ideal system. When the weight's on your back, you have to start making some compromises if you have to cover any ground.<br /><br />Thanks for checking in.Scott Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006620046608654123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830621681166303650.post-43444239353935033252013-04-05T03:10:50.735-07:002013-04-05T03:10:50.735-07:00I've used the Exped Synmat 7 for a couple of y...I've used the Exped Synmat 7 for a couple of years now and have been looking to replace it. I like the Exped stuff as I think it just does what its meant to. I have been looking at the Exped Downmat 7 instead like this one <a href="http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/.exped-downmat-sleeping-mat_7640120119119.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/.exped-downmat-sleeping-mat_7640120119119.htm</a>. I know it is more expensive but the down should definitely make a huge difference when the temperatures start to drop!Josh Brownridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830621681166303650.post-40696421219745310192012-07-13T00:24:59.061-07:002012-07-13T00:24:59.061-07:00Hi Scott, I have been sleeping on the Exped Synmat...Hi Scott, I have been sleeping on the Exped Synmat 7, I have to say, I'm large in shoulders, and 187cm height (6.1ft), the long is good but the widht for me was tricky to spend a night on... I use to awake many times every night because falling off the pad, to narrow for me.<br />So I checked on internet for the next pad... And found this model.<br />Nemo Cosmo XL <br />http://www.backpacker.com/gear/details/sleepingpads/587<br />I still have to try it, but people say that is more comfortable than synmat and others because of the construction of the pad, horizontal instead of vertical, they say it keeps you better from falling off.<br /><br />cheers :)philip nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888777930604256788noreply@blogger.com