![]() The soft cooler was a lifesaver! We cooked minimally on this trip but still used the pots and the pan. The flashlights worked well although we did have to buy batteries for one of them. We didn't use the table or chairs, because they would have just blown away. We approached it with humor and used every single stake included! The tent held up well as we had a major windstorm that first night! The stove was easy to light with the igniter on the Eureka 2 burner stove. when we got to our camp site it was incredibly windy. The gear had to be delivered on Friday because UPS didn't deliver on the weekend and we were camping from Monday to Thursday.The gear: We were nervous. They only charged us for the nights that we camped, which was a real bonus and testament to the excellent customer service. We arranged for the gear to be shipped to our hotel, where we stayed the night that we arrived in Texas. Chelsea and my husband communicated via both phone and email to assure that we had all of the necessary camping gear for our trip to Big Bend National Park. Note: Even the most elaborate suspension system can only work perfectly when fitted correctly! And as no two backs are identical, we recommend testing backpacks with sample weights in an outdoor specialty shop.ĮXPED sleeping bags come in different lengths and widths, depending on the style, to ensure a good fit for a variety of different users and body types.ĭimensions (closed): 20.1 × 10.2 × 7.From start to finish we had a wonderful experience with Outdoors Geek Gear Rental. Use a measuring tape to measure the distance between the top edge of the shoulders or C7 vertebrae (the one that protrudes when facing down) to the top crest of the hip bone (pelvis). But no rule without exceptions and sometimes a shorter torso length is better, for example in alpine or mountaineering situations where a short back allows easy access to the climbing harness. The center of the hipbelt ideally rests on the hip bone crest (pelvis) in order to bear the bulk of the load (refer to diagram) especially on large internal frame backpacks. Defining torso length is not necessarily critical on a daypack but crucial on backpacking or alpine touring packs, as only perfect fit can warrant transfer of a bulk of the pack weight to the hips. Vertical 3-dimensional sidewalls allow the top surface to extend all the way out to the edge of the mat without tapering, maximizing the usable sleeping surface – just like a bed at home!ĭepending on pack volume and intended use the suspension system of a backpack becomes an essential feature. ![]() The inflate valve is equipped with a one-way flapper, allowing air to easily be purged during the night and with just the touch of a fingertip if you find the mat is too firm. ![]() Inflate and deflate valves are large, high flow-rate FlatValves. An EXPED Mini Pump is included to top-off the inflation and achieve the preferred firmness. ![]() ![]() When the inflate valve is opened, the foam expands and draws air into the mat. To enhance the cradling effect, the mat’s surface features a brushed, stretch tricot polyester that relieves pressure points (hips and shoulders) while evenly supporting the body across all surfaces, head to foot. Horizontal air channels in the foam help reduce weight and packed volume without sacrificing comfort. MegaMat 10 has at its core 10 cm (4”) of just-the-right density, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, open-cell polyurethane foam for support and warmth. These details work in concert toward one goal: a body-cradling, luxurious sleep experience while out-and-about in the wide world. We have never wavered from our commitment to the highest quality materials, workmanship, and design, beginning with the tiniest details. MegaMat is our original, most comfortable, best-reviewed sleeping mat, making truly luxurious sleep a reality for thousands of car campers and overland enthusiasts everywhere since its introduction in 2011. ![]()
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