Exped DownMat 9 DLX

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The DownMat 9 DLX is an air-filled sleeping pad made by Exped. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From REI:
"This award-winning, down-insulated Exped air mattress is light, warm and compact for excellent year-round comfort. Deluxe version covers more area—6 in. longer and wider than the standard Downmat 9! 700-fill-power goose down provides unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio for a restful night's sleep. UV- and abrasion-resistant polyester fabric is slip-proof and airtight. Baffle chambers prevent cold spots; welded, dual valves allow for maximum airflow. Combination air pump/storage sack can also be used as a pillow or dry bag."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Warm up to the notion of sleeping on snow and cold rocks with Exped's Downmat 9 DLX air mattress. This down-filled mattress features high loft goose down with three times the insulating warmth of any mat with a similar weight, so it helps keep your backpacking and climbing sleeping bags working at their optimal thermal rating potential. Exped noted in recent studies that heat loss to the ground is often three times greater than heat loss to exposed air, which means that many climbers, snowshoe enthusiasts and winter backpackers are better off spending their money on a better mattress than warmer sleeping bags with lower temperature ratings. The Exped Downmat 9 DLX air mattress can reduce heat loss by a staggering 65%, and because the mattress is insulated with down instead of foam, it packs into a diminutive 15 x 7 in. stuff sack. While the Exped Downmat 9 DLX air mattress could compress further, light foam barriers built into the mattress prevent the down from sifting through the valves or migrating between the baffled chambers, eliminating cold spots. This Exped Downmat 9 DLX includes a distinctive pump/packsack that allows quick and full inflation within minutes, so you never have to worry about the humidity in your breath dampening the down fill (the down fill has a special Nocar treatment to minimize condensation throughout many seasons of use). If you want to save a few ounces and don't need a sub-zero rating, take a moment to compare features on the Exped Downmat 7."

User Reviews

DownMat 9 DLX
Reviewed by Stikeen, Feb 09, 2007

"This pad is well worth its cost if you "sleep cold" like I do. I recently used this pad on a 4 day winter hike with night time temps in the mid 20's and wind chill factors in the mid to low teens. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Great R value compared to other 4-season pads."

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DownMat 9 DLX
Reviewed by Cappstone, Dec 04, 2006

"Incredibly cush, warm, and only slightly heavier than a Therm-a-Rest...just buy this pad, OK? You won't regret it."

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DownMat 9 DLX
Reviewed by Mike Livingston, Oct 28, 2006

"Stay more comfortable and warm while using a lighter bag. Is easier on my back and shoulders. Using the Down 9 Delux with a lighter down bag lets you still pack lite with maximum comfort. Preformed very good in a wet environment."

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DownMat 9 DLX
Reviewed by seahiker, Mar 05, 2006

"If you might be cold and don't want to be, then get this mat. Think how much you'd give not to be shivering all night long; this is cheap by comparison. It works. It feels like a real mattress (no sore back or shoulders; I use it year 'round for this reason). Nothing better. Enough said."

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DownMat 9 DLX
Reviewed by Fiona Spalding, Jul 31, 2005

"Hey, you should buy this mat in Canada at MEC, as it is WAY cheaper and in Canadian $$ too. The mat has transformed our backpacking experience. We have moved to a lighter sleeping bag system as the R value is awesome (you don't lose as much heat to the ground, so you need less bag)."

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