Exped Ultra SR 3 Camping Mattress = My Review

By BestHike editor Rick McCharles

The Ultra 3R sleeping mat is just one of a number in the Ultra series.

My Medium (20.5 in wide) weighs 16.4 oz so I don’t take it for multi-day hiking — only car camping and bikepacking where weight is less an issue.

I got the heavier rectangular shape to completely cover the bottom of my 1-man-tent.

Exped offers 1R to 7R. I’m a warm sleeper and — so far — the 3R option has been plenty warm enough.

After about 30 nights on the mattress, I’ve already had 2 punctures. Happily, they are easy to repair with the included glue. The system does not require a patch on top — only the glue. So it’s quicker to seal the hole.

The Schnozzel Pumpbag does not work nearly as well for me as in the Exped video. 😀

I do use the Schnozzel as a waterproof dry bag, as well.

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