REI Is Selling Exped's Best-Sleep-Ever Camping Mattress for a Rare 25% Off Ahead of Labor Day
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Why It's a Big Deal
Exped sleeping pads are on the expensive side, and we didn't understand why until we actually used one . Because they're so good, they don't really go on sale that often, but the brand's best model just got a rare discount during REI's annual Labor Day Sale alongside top sellers from Sea to Summit , Nemo , and Big Agnes . Until Sept. 7, it's up to $138 off and more than worth the investment if you have trouble sleeping at the campsite.
The Exped MegaMat Duo Sleeping Pad is 25% off in three sizes: The Medium Duo is down to $300, the Long Wide-Plus Duo is $337 now, and the Queen size—the one our editors use—is now $412. It's also available in a twin model for as low as $195. These sleeping pads certainly fetch a premium, but the sleeping experience is leaps and bounds beyond anything else not designed for backpacking—the tech is just so good.
Exped MegaMat Duo Sleeping Pad, From $300 (was $400) at REI
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What Shoppers Should Know
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Sizes:Medium Duo, Long Wide-Plus Duo, Queen
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Dimensions:Medium Duo: 72 x 41.3 x 4, Long Wide-Plus Duo: 77.6 x 52 x 4, Queen: 80 x 59.8 x 4
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Weight:Medium Duo: 7 lbs. 5.8 oz.. Long Wide-Plus Duo: 9 lbs. 11.2 oz., Queen: 11 lbs. 14.1 oz.
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Insulated:Yes
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Self-Inflating:Yes
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R-Value:8.1
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Best For:Car camping; side sleepers
This MegaMat sleeping pad is a 4-inch-thick, two-person insulated mattress that'll help you get a great night's sleep while camping. It's built with open-cell polyurethane foam in an "air core channel" design that traps heat effectively, preventing the ground from absorbing all your warmth.
Its 3D vertical sidewall construction makes the edges sturdy, so they don't sag under your weight, and you get a more usable sleep area. It's also super tough, thanks to its 75-denier polyester sidewalls and bottom.
Inflating it is a cinch: The MegaMat's innovative FlatValve automatically inflates the pad when opened, and an included Top-Up Pump allows you to fine-tune the firmness to your liking. Dual deflate valves help you pack it up quickly, and you can toss it in the included stuff sack for easy storage.
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What Campers Are Saying
REI shoppers have lots of good things to say about the MegaMat Duo, and several noted it's a standout compared to the competition. "This is, by far, the most comfortable sleeping pad I've ever slept on," said one. "Absolute game changer to the quality of sleep you will receive."
Another shopper agreed, calling it the "most comfortable camping sleep I've ever had." They also noted it "has great insulation against the cold ground and is just incredibly comfortable."
Our Editor's Honest Opinion
Men's Journal shopping editor Anthony Mastracci regularly uses the Queen MegaMat Duo on his desert camping trips in Southern California. "I bought a cheap Intex mattress from Dick's when I first started camping and repeatedly woke up on the ground because it got so cold at night," he said. Mastracci added that after his first sleep on a MegaMat, there was a "noticeable difference," and that he "actually felt good and not stiff when he woke up in the morning."
He added that set-up and tear-down took no longer than 5 minutes, and appreciated the manual hand pump that comes included with the mattress.
Comfortable, warm, and easy to use, the Exped MegaMat Duo will totally transform the way you sleep at camp, and it also makes a great spare bed for use in your home, too. Don't go another night of tossing and turning in your tent—grab this sought-after sleeping pad at a sweet 25% discount before it's gone.
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This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Sep 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
