➡ My absolute favorite ❤️ (on Amazon): amzn.to/46s4BBy ➡ My absolute favorite ❤️ (but on REI Co-Op): bit.ly/3kr7L4M ➡ Runner-up pick: bit.ly/3q329kl ➡ Best for portability (Insulated): amzn.to/3CWiTNj ➡ Best for portability (Uninsulated): amzn.to/3prsSHa ➡ A great air mattress, but kinda pricey: amzn.to/3JD4Ks8 ➡ Best value for money: amzn.to/3NTbDrL ➡ Best budget pick: amzn.to/3Jyusy0 ➡ Kinda meh: amzn.to/3JCRYtr ➡ Pretty meh as well: amzn.to/3PxcFLj Using my affiliate links above (only if you found the video helpful!) are what keeps my channel going 🥰 And many thanks to @thomasmeisch5692 and @kegangerard1854 for the generous Super Thanks, you guys are awesome!
THIS IS A REAL REVIEW! not just a person listing the same marketing points of the manufacturer. Thank you for taking the time, money and effort to do this. You deserve more views!
Sorry about missing this! I never got a notification for this omg :( Well, probably because it's not as great a product as something like the Exped. Mine personally came with holes 😱 But I sorted that out with REI directly.
This was By FAR the best reviewing video I have seen in a VERY long time. Incredibly thorough. To share I was on the fence of purchasing REI or EXPED. I’ll be going EXPED after seeing this. Watched start to finish. Thanks for your help!
Thank you so much for your kind words Zach! Appreciate you sharing and also for watching the entire video, that means a lot and really helps the channel, so thank you! :) I'm really happy that I could help make your decision a little easier, and I'm glad you liked the details! The Exped is definitely the better mat in my opinion and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! :)
@HD881 Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you find the quality good, and your encouragement makes the effort worth it :) Thanks for your support and comments on my videos!
Thank you so much Luis! I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 I'll definitely keep doing my best to keep up these type of reviews with lots of metrics 😊❤️
Thank you, Thank you for all your incredible devoted work on these camping guidanceS. Wow, this makes me want to start camping again!!! Your insightful and very detailed reviews of all kinds of equipment are outstanding. I am in my senior years, hence I have more aches and pains when I have gone camping in the past. I use to have no problem backpacking and sleeping with minimal padding right on the ground and set up with ease. As I got older it was not as easy to camp anymore with out physically feeling exhausted or more aches and paind. However, I am very excited to start up camping again based on your quidance videos for camping equipment. Your detailed explanations and plus’s and minus for each specific product definitely narrows down for me what equipment will suit me and be the best right at the start. Being on a fixed income I do not have the option to buy different types of equipment if the first one ends up not working well for me. Have to best appropriate equipment such as a sleeping pad, the right size tent, ease of setup with good use arrangements interior, waterproof, well made with good ventilation, affordable would definitely make the difference right away when starting to camp again. I have some great hiking and camp boots already. Whether I do it alone or with other people I want to be comfortable enough so I do not become a burden to others, especially if I wouldnt have the right equipment and would become l physically less able to participate my camping duties. The time, your effort and the cost you put in to all your various videos are exquisite. The facts you point out, your charts and the break down in each factor besides the cost issue are phenomenal. I agree with what someone else said they believe you ought to have a heck of a lot more subscribers and viewers. I will definitely use your link when I decide what equipment to purchase so you get some kickback from the sale. When I was younger I backpack (literally everything we needed we carried in on our backs for 3 weeks in the wilderness in Washington State. Another time the same situation in the Porcupine Mtns in Michigan for 10 days. Other occasions I lived in a self made wigwam on a wilderness island on the Great Lakes for a couple weeks each summer through a few years. Even car camping ocassionally too. Now I know with all the upgraded technology changes in gear and with the right gear I at least ought to be able to do some car camping to sites for camping out again in nature where my bones won´t have to be creaking and moaning if I choose the right gear now. The days of actual backpacking everything are long gone but you helped me realize I can get back out there despite some physical limitations and using the right equipment. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you so much for sharing with me your stories and experiences Cathy! I really enjoyed reading your lovely comment! Thank you for taking the time to write it, I really appreciate it 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the video, review and details, it makes all the time and effort that I put into this video worth it 😊 Ah I see, I'm so sorry to hear about the aches and pains while camping. In that case you might wanna get an additional cot to get you higher off the ground so that it's not too much of a pain when getting out of bed in the morning. And go for something comfy! Hopefully that'll reduce your aches and pains. And don't worry about not having the option to buy different types of equipment, I think a lot of retailers do allow returns if you find the product doesn't work for you 😊 Also, feel free to let me know what you're looking for in a camping mat, and let's figure something out together 😊 And thank you so much in advance for using my link, that definitely goes a long way to helping me recover my costs for sure! Wow your backpacking adventures sure sound amazing! I've done much more camping than backpacking, but your adventures make me wanna go backpacking more! And you can definitely get back out there despite the physical limitations for sure (with the right equipment)! Feel free to let me know if you have questions k? I'll do my best to help you 😊 Hope you're having a wonderful weekend Cathy!
Thank you so much Kevin! It took quite a bit of time to edit out all the fluff, so I'm really happy that you liked it and the pacing as well, it means a lot :)
@applesareroses Aww thank you so much!! It really means a lot that you think so, and like the testing and explanations 😊 You're awesome too! And it was my pleasure to help 😊
Great video! Straight to the point and I love the spreadsheets! You didn’t make it longer than it needed to be like so many others do! Thank you and good job!
Thank you so much Michael! Really appreciate your comment and I'm glad you liked the video and spreadsheets! I'm glad that the video could help you out 😊
Nice! I have promoted your video on the r/campinggear and r/camping subreddits. I also suggest looking at the Exped Synmat HL Duo, HL Winter Duo, Synmat Duo and the Paria Recharge DW. The Paria easily wins for value at $130 and great 4 R value and the Exped HL Duo wins for weight and comfort for backpacking. For Semi inflators the Exped Megamat Duo 15 (the 15cm thick one) easily wins hands down with its R value of 10.5. The Nemo Dreamer is also quite nice. Also Klymit lies about R values. Their r values they advertise are NOT astm ratings. Their ASTM ratings are buried on each product page and are far less than their competitors. One of their pads advertises almost 5, but is actually ASTM tested at less than 2.
Hi Lakorai2, thank you for helping to promote my video, that's very nice of you to do that and I really appreciate it! Thank you so much as well for the wonderful recommendations :) I'm definitely trying my best to save up for them but that's a work in progress cos these mats are quite pricey and this video has already burnt quite a huge hole in my pocket hahaha. But rest assured that I will feature your recommendations for sure when I'm done saving up and when I update this video! I've been eyeing the Nemo Roamer for a while now (just like you suggested) and hope to get it soon to do some testing. Also, thanks for the heads up about Klymit! Unfortunately I haven't had experience with off-season camping as I only camp in the summer now, so I didn't manage to test the R-values out sadly. But that's definitely good to know, and hopefully next time I can test R-values too, and will take note of the ASTM ratings :) Really appreciate your comment and all the helpful suggestions!
@クーパークリス Thank you so much for all your kind words! 😊 It really means a lot. I'm glad that you liked this video! It's growing slowly, but I'm quite happy with the progress 😊 Fingers crossed that it can grow faster soon haha!
This review was insanely comprehensive, you sold me on the Exped. I planned a car camping trip and I thought I wanted to buy a smaller mattress that I could sometimes bring to hikes, but the Exped looks so comfy. You made me realize it could also act as a secondary bed at home when the parents come to visit. Can't use the affiliates links because I'm in Europe though, it's not easy to get around here, I think they only sell through partner retailers
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked this review and took the time to tell me too! 🥰 And yeah! The Exped is wayyy comfy. Exped actually sells backpacking pads too, in case you need to take it along for your hikes! But I'm not sure how comfy those will be cos I've never tested them out haha. And yeah this is great as a secondary bed. My bro used it for about a month while renovating his place. And no worries about the affiliate links! I totally understand, and it's so sweet of you to let me know. 🥰
Aww thank you again Craig!! It really means a lot to me that you've been liking my videos 🥰 I'll do my best to get more videos like this out this year!
Wow, what a phenomenal review. This is exactly what I've been looking for. Genuine critical review of these products is so hard to find. Amazing work 💜
Thank you so much for your awesome comment Paige, I'm really glad that you liked the review and that it was what you were looking for 😊 I'm glad that I could provide a genuine review for you!
Thanks for your honest opion on the mattresses too !! Very well done for it’s very important to have a awesome mattress to sleep on and the pumps that are needed !! And I know now to pack extra batteries for the electric pumps for I like to keep it faster and simple so I can fish more !!
Hey Patrick! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm really glad that you liked my opinion on the mattresses! 🥰 Hope you manage to find one to take on your fishing trips 😊
I just want a girlfriend that likes camping and hiking lol. There doesn't seem to be to many out there. I love your content and you give the best reviews that I have seen.
Thank you so much!! I'm really glad that you're liking the content. And thank you for all your comments on my videos, they definitely help the channel out loads 🥰 And I think you might be right about that - the majority of my viewers and subs are guys, maybe 75%? But there's still the 25% who love camping and hiking! So there's still hope k? 😃
@Bearded Member Thank you so much, and it was my pleasure! The next products I'm gonna review are the 10-person tents :) I hope to get some videos out sometime this month and also next month! Hope that's something that you enjoy :)
Amazing review. Lots of work put into this and very concise, almost like a research report :). The video pace is perfect (we can pause/replay anyways). Thanks for packing a lot of info!
Thank you so much Wilson! It was my pleasure, and I'm really happy that you enjoyed the review and the charts! I'll be sure to use them in future reviews too :)
@Matteo Kidz TV You're most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm glad you liked the video! Maybe one day it'll get a lot more views hahaha :)
Thank you so much Kenneth! I'm really glad that you liked this review, and I'm happy to know that it could help you! 😊 The Exped Duo 10 is definitely a super great pick, I still love mine! 😊
@@KenpH03 Thank you so much for your support Kenneth! Really happy that I could help you out with your choice 😊 I hope you love it as much as I have! 😊
Thank you so much Bryan! I'm really glad that you liked the review and found it thorough! 😊 Really appreciate your comment, and I'll definitely do my best for all future reviews too 😊
@bellaluce Aww, no, thank YOU so much for taking the time to write comments on many of my videos, I really appreciate it 😊 Glad my videos could help you out!
@@dranek Nope so sorry I don't have any experience with those :( But a few of my viewers have reached out to me and told me that they really like it! The quality should be the same, and I think it packs away and sets up like the Teton. And it's slightly bigger in interior space too. And the packed size is rectangular. Those should be the main differences. Hope this helps anyway! 😊 Are you planning to buy that?
@dranek I know right?! I love the pricing on the old design. The pricing for the new design is OK for the 2P. But the 3P that I checked out last year was wayyy overpriced at over $300 (if I'm not wrong!)
In the market to buy a self inflatable bed. Found your video very helpful. I like your systematic approach. Between the Exped and REI dreamer, in your opinion, which one is easier and takes less effort to deflate, roll up and stuff it away. I will be using it when I visit my mother.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm really glad that this video was helpful for you! 😊 I would say the Exped is better than the REI. I got the Medium Double for the Exped and that was super manageable for me to get it deflated and stuffed away. I use it all on my own nowadays 😂
Hi Liz, thank you so much ❤ bec of ur review, I brought exped queen size, was legit. I was so shocked that I slept so warm whole night. I cannot thank you enough. I was hesitate at first bec of high price, but since I go camping often, I trusted you and im so glad that i did. 😂
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! It makes me really happy to know that the Exped works well for you! 🥰 It's sooo comfy right! I'll keep you updated if I manage to find anything comfier haha
@@carolc3662 I've only got one of those for now, but they're definitely great for elevating your bed off the ground and make it seem more like a "normal" bed! 😅
Thanks for the reviews. I was planning on spending $50 on one of those self inflating mat but your Exped MegaMat Duo review was so convincing I ended up getting that instead. $250 for it, Ouch. I guess if I'm going to do it right, do it right the first time. Thanks.
You're most welcome Thanh, I'm glad you enjoyed the reviews! 😊 Oof yeah it's pretty pricey but mine is still going strong after a couple years, so no regrets at all. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do! 😊 Thank you for watching this video and for commenting on it!
@Journey of Light - So sorry I received a notification that you commented on this video, but I can't seem to find the comment for some reason. To answer your question, check out the Klymit Double V Uninsulated (2.7lbs) or the Insulated version (3.6lbs) if you're expecting colder weather. Hope this helps!
Hey Patrick! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🥰 I think I saw a few Expeds come in through my link, so thank you sooo much for supporting me, that really means a lot 🥰 Let me know how you like them! I'd love to know 😊
@@user-cv2ew7lz1z It was my pleasure Patrick! 🥰 Let me know how it goes for you if you have the time? I'd love to hear about your experience with it! 🤩
Yes I don’t know if I will get to try them out this year but i diffently will Nexted year for I am going to try and camp most weekends hopefully when it’s not raining for I like fishing in the day light and sit around camp fire at nite
@@user-cv2ew7lz1z Ah I see. But since you bought them from Amazon, do try them out within the return period! I didn't have any defects with mine, but you know, just in case 😅 Oooh camping most weekends sounds awesome! I hope you manage to get out more next year 🥰
@TheOrenbarak That really means the world to me! Thank you so much for your reply and your kind words, it really makes my day :) I'm glad I was able to help a little!
@@CampingGuidance You helped a lot! I am thinking about buying a mattress similar to the klymat (the klymat isnt shipped to my country unfortunately). I wanted to ask - in the video you said you didnt touch the ground on the klymats - do you think a bigger man will also not touch the ground while side sleeping on such mattresses? They look so thin! I I weigh around 80Kg for reference. would you say the provide enough comfort for side sleeping?
@TheOrenbarak I'm glad to know that I could help you out! Hmm the Klymit is definitely one of my thinner pads for sure. For side sleeping (and of course if portability isn't an issue), I'd actually highly recommend a thicker self-inflating pad (like the Exped), instead of thinner air pads like the Klymit. I actually could feel the ground whenever I tossed and turned in bed (although when sleeping on my side without moving it was okay for me), so you might be able to feel it as well since you're a side sleeper, and also heavier than me. I'm around 50kg for reference. I hope this could help you! Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll do my best to help you out :)
Hey! Thank you so much for your comments as always 😊 I haven’t tested out the stoic, so sorry about that. But I checked it out and it really looks a lot like the quality and make of the REI Dreamer. I think some of the points I mentioned about the Dreamer should be applicable. I hope this helps! 😊
Hey Karl, thank you so much for doing that, and I'm really glad that you liked the review! 😊 I'm actually not an affiliate of REI yet but it really means a lot that you did that, so thank you so much! I hope that your REI Dreamer turns out well, and do make sure to check it for any defects (in case there are defects like mine haha)
OH WOW thank you so much Thomas!!!! 🥰 You're so kind and I don't think I've received a super thanks this big before. I really really appreciate you and I'll get this reinvested back into the channel ASAP!! Thank you! 🥰
Hey Nate, thanks for the question! I think it's on par with the Exped (based on first impressions, because even though I have the Nemo Roamer, I haven't had time to thoroughly test it as much as my Exped)! I'll eventually do an update on this video, so with all the updated data and rating systems, I'll have a better answer for you then 😊
@Bella Nova Haha! I'm really glad you liked it! 🥰🥰 I think I did a bunch of random things that I was interested in at the moment, it's always so fun to test gear 😂 Tbh I don't think this was as good as my tent testing, but I hope you still found some value in this anyway! 😊
That was the best comparison of products ive seen in a while. Hopefully you got the most money from the video back. Here is a comment to push the algorythm. :‘)
great review and much more useful than the hard core back packers as they are all about weight and put up with a lot of hardships to get weight down. i feel there may be a difference between the 2 of us on how the mattress feel to sleep on. i'm 250lb and a side sleeper. my shoulders hit the ground on many of them. for weight and portability one of the old rules was your sleep system and shelter would be most of the weight of your pack. then again they also said your pack should only be 25% of body weight and that doesn't happen much in the real world. rucking with 100-120lbs is more common.
Hey Mike! I'm really glad you liked this review too! And thank you sooo much for binge watching all of my reviews, it means a lot! And definitely helps boost the channel in the YT algo too! 😊😊 Yeah I still love my Exped even though it's got a pretty big packed size hahaha 😂 I'm actually a side sleeper too! Although I'm probably about slightly more than half your weight. Oh man I'm so sorry to hear that your shoulders hit the ground. Have you tried the Exped MegaMat? They have an even plusher one (the Max 15) and I'm pretty sure that could handle your body weight and side sleeping nicely! And which other pads did you have experience with? Are they thinner backpacking pads? 😊
Thanks for sharing this great overview. It's very systematic approach and valuable insights. Could you share the full deflation video for the different mattresses? Would be nice to see as a manual. Thanks! :)
You're welcome! And thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot 🥰 Oooh that's actually a good idea. I wish I had thought of it back then when I was doing up these videos. Maybe next time! I don't think that I have the time to do up individual videos on all of these mattresses :( But I do have a short segment on deflation and packing away in each of the individual reviews! I hope that helps a little bit! 😊
➡ My absolute favorite ❤️ (on Amazon): amzn.to/46s4BBy
➡ My absolute favorite ❤️ (but on REI Co-Op): bit.ly/3kr7L4M
➡ Runner-up pick: bit.ly/3q329kl
➡ Best for portability (Insulated): amzn.to/3CWiTNj
➡ Best for portability (Uninsulated): amzn.to/3prsSHa
➡ A great air mattress, but kinda pricey: amzn.to/3JD4Ks8
➡ Best value for money: amzn.to/3NTbDrL
➡ Best budget pick: amzn.to/3Jyusy0
➡ Kinda meh: amzn.to/3JCRYtr
➡ Pretty meh as well: amzn.to/3PxcFLj
Using my affiliate links above (only if you found the video helpful!) are what keeps my channel going 🥰 And many thanks to @thomasmeisch5692 and @kegangerard1854 for the generous Super Thanks, you guys are awesome!
THIS IS A REAL REVIEW! not just a person listing the same marketing points of the manufacturer. Thank you for taking the time, money and effort to do this. You deserve more views!
Thank you so much Eloy! It really means a lot that you liked the review, I really appreciate it :)
Then why does the rei dreamer has 3 stars out of 5 🤔
Sorry about missing this! I never got a notification for this omg :( Well, probably because it's not as great a product as something like the Exped. Mine personally came with holes 😱 But I sorted that out with REI directly.
This was By FAR the best reviewing video I have seen in a VERY long time. Incredibly thorough. To share I was on the fence of purchasing REI or EXPED. I’ll be going EXPED after seeing this. Watched start to finish. Thanks for your help!
Thank you so much for your kind words Zach! Appreciate you sharing and also for watching the entire video, that means a lot and really helps the channel, so thank you! :) I'm really happy that I could help make your decision a little easier, and I'm glad you liked the details! The Exped is definitely the better mat in my opinion and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! :)
Hope you will manage to get a channel rising! You put in really great amount of work and the quality is excellent!
@HD881 Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you find the quality good, and your encouragement makes the effort worth it :) Thanks for your support and comments on my videos!
@@CampingGuidance you certainly go above and beyond some of these other reviews!!
@@outtathesky Thank you so much! I try my best haha :) Hope that you found this helpful!
An absolute gold mine of a CZcams channel
Aww thank you so much!! It really means a lot that you like the channel, I really appreciate it 😊❤
You have the best review-format I have ever seen on YT! Concise, visual, with plenty of metrics to make an informed judgement - keep it up!
Thank you so much Luis! I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 I'll definitely keep doing my best to keep up these type of reviews with lots of metrics 😊❤️
Your reviews are the best, thanks for the quality and the effort put on your videos.
@Karlmeister Aww thank you so much! It means a lot that you like my reviews, and I'll definitely keep putting my all into these review videos 😊
Thank you, Thank you for all your incredible devoted work on these camping guidanceS.
Wow, this makes me want to start camping again!!! Your insightful and very detailed reviews of all kinds of equipment are outstanding. I am in my senior years, hence I have more aches and pains when I have gone camping in the past. I use to have no problem backpacking and sleeping with minimal padding right on the ground and set up with ease. As I got older it was not as easy to camp anymore with out physically feeling exhausted or more aches and paind. However, I am very excited to start up camping again based on your quidance videos for camping equipment. Your detailed explanations and plus’s and minus for each specific product definitely narrows down for me what equipment will suit me and be the best right at the start. Being on a fixed income I do not have the option to buy different types of equipment if the first one ends up not working well for me. Have to best appropriate equipment such as a sleeping pad, the right size tent, ease of setup with good use arrangements interior, waterproof, well made with good ventilation, affordable would definitely make the difference right away when starting to camp again. I have some great hiking and camp boots already. Whether I do it alone or with other people I want to be comfortable enough so I do not become a burden to others, especially if I wouldnt have the right equipment and would become l physically less able to participate my camping duties. The time, your effort and the cost you put in to all your various videos are exquisite. The facts you point out, your charts and the break down in each factor besides the cost issue are phenomenal. I agree with what someone else said they believe you ought to have a heck of a lot more subscribers and viewers. I will definitely use your link when I decide what equipment to purchase so you get some kickback from the sale. When I was younger I backpack (literally everything we needed we carried in on our backs for 3 weeks in the wilderness in Washington State. Another time the same situation in the Porcupine Mtns in Michigan for 10 days. Other occasions I lived in a self made wigwam on a wilderness island on the Great Lakes for a couple weeks each summer through a few years. Even car camping ocassionally too. Now I know with all the upgraded technology changes in gear and with the right gear I at least ought to be able to do some car camping to sites for camping out again in nature where my bones won´t have to be creaking and moaning if I choose the right gear now. The days of actual backpacking everything are long gone but you helped me realize I can get back out there despite some physical limitations and using the right equipment. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you so much for sharing with me your stories and experiences Cathy! I really enjoyed reading your lovely comment! Thank you for taking the time to write it, I really appreciate it 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the video, review and details, it makes all the time and effort that I put into this video worth it 😊 Ah I see, I'm so sorry to hear about the aches and pains while camping. In that case you might wanna get an additional cot to get you higher off the ground so that it's not too much of a pain when getting out of bed in the morning. And go for something comfy! Hopefully that'll reduce your aches and pains. And don't worry about not having the option to buy different types of equipment, I think a lot of retailers do allow returns if you find the product doesn't work for you 😊 Also, feel free to let me know what you're looking for in a camping mat, and let's figure something out together 😊 And thank you so much in advance for using my link, that definitely goes a long way to helping me recover my costs for sure! Wow your backpacking adventures sure sound amazing! I've done much more camping than backpacking, but your adventures make me wanna go backpacking more! And you can definitely get back out there despite the physical limitations for sure (with the right equipment)! Feel free to let me know if you have questions k? I'll do my best to help you 😊 Hope you're having a wonderful weekend Cathy!
Your reviews are so informative and detailed for this novice camper. Thank you!
I am blown away by the detail you've provided here. Exactly what I needed, thanks!
Thank you so much Mouser! That really means a lot and I appreciate it 😊 Glad you liked all the details!
What a thorough, well delivered review! Thank you for taking the time to offer this to the camping community!
Hey Scott! Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me really happy to know that you liked it that much 🥰 And it was my pleasure! ❤
BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM just lighting you up with info! Wow! This is how I wish I could see all reviews!
Thank you so much Jack!! I'm glad that you liked all the info! I'll do my best to continue publishing reviews like this! 😊
This video is unbelievably well made! Amazing pacing while still going super in-depth. great job!
Thank you so much Alex! I’m really glad that you liked the video and all your kind words mean a lot, really appreciate it 🥰
If CG hasn't reviewed it.....wait!!! It truly is worth it!❤
Aww thank you so much Friska!! 🥰
Enjoyed the review! I like how you keep the pace moving and get all the information without the extra fluff that loses a viewers attention. Great Job!
Thank you so much Kevin! It took quite a bit of time to edit out all the fluff, so I'm really happy that you liked it and the pacing as well, it means a lot :)
You are awesome! I love how you lay out your testing in a clean and easy understanding way! Thank you for helping me find the right now!
@applesareroses Aww thank you so much!! It really means a lot that you think so, and like the testing and explanations 😊 You're awesome too! And it was my pleasure to help 😊
This....was comprehensive. I dare say _scientific_
Bravo.
Aww thank you so much! 🥰 That's exactly what I was trying to go for 😉 So I'm really glad that you thought so!
Great video! Straight to the point and I love the spreadsheets! You didn’t make it longer than it needed to be like so many others do! Thank you and good job!
Thank you so much Michael! Really appreciate your comment and I'm glad you liked the video and spreadsheets! I'm glad that the video could help you out 😊
Nice! I have promoted your video on the r/campinggear and r/camping subreddits.
I also suggest looking at the Exped Synmat HL Duo, HL Winter Duo, Synmat Duo and the Paria Recharge DW. The Paria easily wins for value at $130 and great 4 R value and the Exped HL Duo wins for weight and comfort for backpacking.
For Semi inflators the Exped Megamat Duo 15 (the 15cm thick one) easily wins hands down with its R value of 10.5. The Nemo Dreamer is also quite nice.
Also Klymit lies about R values. Their r values they advertise are NOT astm ratings. Their ASTM ratings are buried on each product page and are far less than their competitors. One of their pads advertises almost 5, but is actually ASTM tested at less than 2.
Hi Lakorai2, thank you for helping to promote my video, that's very nice of you to do that and I really appreciate it!
Thank you so much as well for the wonderful recommendations :) I'm definitely trying my best to save up for them but that's a work in progress cos these mats are quite pricey and this video has already burnt quite a huge hole in my pocket hahaha. But rest assured that I will feature your recommendations for sure when I'm done saving up and when I update this video! I've been eyeing the Nemo Roamer for a while now (just like you suggested) and hope to get it soon to do some testing.
Also, thanks for the heads up about Klymit! Unfortunately I haven't had experience with off-season camping as I only camp in the summer now, so I didn't manage to test the R-values out sadly. But that's definitely good to know, and hopefully next time I can test R-values too, and will take note of the ASTM ratings :) Really appreciate your comment and all the helpful suggestions!
I second the Paria Outdoors Recharge DW. They shipped to Canada without any issue and it's perfect for what I needed (compact car camping).
Thank you so much for the suggestion as well Michelle, appreciate it :) I definitely gotta do an update on this video one day!
Very comprehensive and insightful video. Thanks for your effort with this and I hope your channel continues to grow as much as it deserves to!
@クーパークリス Thank you so much for all your kind words! 😊 It really means a lot. I'm glad that you liked this video! It's growing slowly, but I'm quite happy with the progress 😊 Fingers crossed that it can grow faster soon haha!
Best video I've seen on the subject. Criminal you don't have more subscribers. Subbed!
Thank you so much Craig! I'm really glad that you commented and subbed too, your support means a lot! Glad you found the video helpful 😊
This review was insanely comprehensive, you sold me on the Exped. I planned a car camping trip and I thought I wanted to buy a smaller mattress that I could sometimes bring to hikes, but the Exped looks so comfy. You made me realize it could also act as a secondary bed at home when the parents come to visit. Can't use the affiliates links because I'm in Europe though, it's not easy to get around here, I think they only sell through partner retailers
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked this review and took the time to tell me too! 🥰 And yeah! The Exped is wayyy comfy. Exped actually sells backpacking pads too, in case you need to take it along for your hikes! But I'm not sure how comfy those will be cos I've never tested them out haha. And yeah this is great as a secondary bed. My bro used it for about a month while renovating his place. And no worries about the affiliate links! I totally understand, and it's so sweet of you to let me know. 🥰
Great review, helped me a lot in deciding which mat will suit me best and what I should buy. Thanks.
Thank you so much Donald! I'm really glad that the video could help you, that means a lot 😊
Wow.
Another video you just knocked out of the park.
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in.
Bravo!
Aww thank you again Craig!! It really means a lot to me that you've been liking my videos 🥰 I'll do my best to get more videos like this out this year!
Thank you for so comprehensive comparison
It was my pleasure 🥰 Thank you so much for your kind words!
Wow, what a phenomenal review. This is exactly what I've been looking for. Genuine critical review of these products is so hard to find. Amazing work 💜
Thank you so much for your awesome comment Paige, I'm really glad that you liked the review and that it was what you were looking for 😊 I'm glad that I could provide a genuine review for you!
Wow, what a great video. Exactly what I was looking for
Thank you so much for your comment Joe! I'm glad that the video could help you out 😊😊
Thanks for your honest opion on the mattresses too !! Very well done for it’s very important to have a awesome mattress to sleep on and the pumps that are needed !! And I know now to pack extra batteries for the electric pumps for I like to keep it faster and simple so I can fish more !!
Hey Patrick! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm really glad that you liked my opinion on the mattresses! 🥰 Hope you manage to find one to take on your fishing trips 😊
I just want a girlfriend that likes camping and hiking lol. There doesn't seem to be to many out there.
I love your content and you give the best reviews that I have seen.
You'll find her. My husband and I went camping for our anniversary.
Thank you so much!! I'm really glad that you're liking the content. And thank you for all your comments on my videos, they definitely help the channel out loads 🥰 And I think you might be right about that - the majority of my viewers and subs are guys, maybe 75%? But there's still the 25% who love camping and hiking! So there's still hope k? 😃
@@HumanBeingPresent That's awesome! Thank you for sharing 😃
Cannot thank you enough… Amazing!
Aww thank you again David! Really happy that you've been liking the videos 🥰
You're videos are the best! I'm going with Sierra design.
It's so kind of you to say that George, I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy the Sierra Designs mattress :)
Rainy looking forward to the tent videos!!! Super quick and informative videos. Thank you
@Bearded Member Thank you so much, and it was my pleasure! The next products I'm gonna review are the 10-person tents :) I hope to get some videos out sometime this month and also next month! Hope that's something that you enjoy :)
Absolutely phenomenal video!
Thank you so much!! 🥰
Amazing review. Lots of work put into this and very concise, almost like a research report :). The video pace is perfect (we can pause/replay anyways). Thanks for packing a lot of info!
Thank you so much Raikiri! It means a lot 😊 I'm really glad that you liked this review and didn't mind the pacing! 😊
really enjoyed your review, thank you for all the effort on putting together this detailed review (love the charts)
Thank you so much Wilson! It was my pleasure, and I'm really happy that you enjoyed the review and the charts! I'll be sure to use them in future reviews too :)
this video deserves more views... so much time and effort that went into it. Thank you for the research.
@Matteo Kidz TV You're most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm glad you liked the video! Maybe one day it'll get a lot more views hahaha :)
Bravo! Such a thorough review. This has definitely helped me to make a sound decision on my next mattress. Got my eyes on the Exped Duo 10.
Thank you so much Kenneth! I'm really glad that you liked this review, and I'm happy to know that it could help you! 😊 The Exped Duo 10 is definitely a super great pick, I still love mine! 😊
@@CampingGuidance We ended up buying the Exped Duo & it just arrived. Definitely a great investment!
@@KenpH03 Thank you so much for your support Kenneth! Really happy that I could help you out with your choice 😊 I hope you love it as much as I have! 😊
You do great videos. Keep up the good work! They have been helpful. Great info!
Thank you so much Adam! I'm really happy that you like the videos and found them helpful :)
Wow! Thank you so much for such an informative and thorough review! Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you so much Bryan! I'm really glad that you liked the review and found it thorough! 😊 Really appreciate your comment, and I'll definitely do my best for all future reviews too 😊
Wow. I really appreciate a genuine review like this. Thank you. This has been very helpful.
Hi Jennifer! Wow thank you so much for your kind words and comment, that truly means a lot 🥰 More of these genuine reviews coming right up!
Another stunningly detailed and helpful video. Thank you so much!!!
@bellaluce Aww, no, thank YOU so much for taking the time to write comments on many of my videos, I really appreciate it 😊 Glad my videos could help you out!
@@CampingGuidance They have helped me out! Thank you again. You rock! : - )
@@bellaluce7088 No problem! It's always a pleasure to help 😊 You're awesome too!! 😊
@@CampingGuidance 😀😀😀
Great review. This is how CZcams reviews are meant to be! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much Luke! It was my pleasure 😊 I’m glad that you liked the review!
Love the video! With this quality you'll go far.
@Scaliwag Thank you so much Scaliwag, I really appreciate that :) Really happy that you enjoyed the video!
Awesome reviews where the products are actually tested and compared. Thank you!
@dranek Aww thank YOU! I'm really glad that you like the testing and comparisons 😊
@@CampingGuidance Do you by chance have any experience with the newer Quetchua pop up tents with the new design?
@@dranek Nope so sorry I don't have any experience with those :( But a few of my viewers have reached out to me and told me that they really like it! The quality should be the same, and I think it packs away and sets up like the Teton. And it's slightly bigger in interior space too. And the packed size is rectangular. Those should be the main differences. Hope this helps anyway! 😊 Are you planning to buy that?
@@CampingGuidance I am thinking about it but the old design being $90 for a 3-person tent is hard to pass up
@dranek I know right?! I love the pricing on the old design. The pricing for the new design is OK for the 2P. But the 3P that I checked out last year was wayyy overpriced at over $300 (if I'm not wrong!)
In the market to buy a self inflatable bed. Found your video very helpful. I like your systematic approach. Between the Exped and REI dreamer, in your opinion, which one is easier and takes less effort to deflate, roll up and stuff it away. I will be using it when I visit my mother.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm really glad that this video was helpful for you! 😊 I would say the Exped is better than the REI. I got the Medium Double for the Exped and that was super manageable for me to get it deflated and stuffed away. I use it all on my own nowadays 😂
I normally don’t comment but wow! This video was awesome! Straight to the point and great and easily readable data through out the video! Great work
Thank you so much JeAn! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment, and I'm really happy that you liked the video and data! :)
Great video thanks for sharing 🙏🙏
Thank you so much Romaldo! It means a lot that you like the video 😊
Thank you so much! We are looking for a camping mat and this has been so helpful!
I'm really glad to hear that! Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it! 😊 Have you decided which one to go with? 😊
Awesome video, exactly what I was looking for. Excellent job, super helpful!
Hi Ivan, thank you so much! I'm glad that you liked the video and found it helpful 😊
Thanks for video!
Wow, you facilitate a lot our lifes!! Thank you very much!
You're most welcome Gerardo! I'm really glad that you liked the video! And thank you so much for your comment 😊
Great video!!!!! Perfect advices!!! Exactly what we were looking for!
@EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL REVIEWS Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad that I could help you with what you were looking for 😊
All of your videos are so helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much Michael! I'm really glad that you find these videos helpful! That means a lot 😊
very detailed. Excellent thanks
Thank you so much again Murat! 😊 Really glad that you liked this review too!
Thank you for the amazing reviews and comparisons.
You're most welcome Eugene! I'm glad you've been liking the reviews and comparisons 😊
Great video! We're going with Exped after seeing this. Thanks!
Hey Stacy, you're most welcome! I'm glad you're going with the Exped, it's a fantastic mattress! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have :)
awesome video thank you so much
It was my pleasure! 🥰 Thanks for letting me know!
Awesome work thanks 😊
You're most welcome again JR! 😊
Yes definitely this video has been very helpful 🙂 thank you.
@TRu-Florida 44 You're most welcome! Thank you again for your awesome comments on my videos 😊 I'm glad you find them helpful!
wonderful review, so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Thank you so much Marie! It was my pleasure, and I’m really glad you found it helpful ☺️
Thank you so much!!
You're most welcome Dakota! I'm really glad that you liked this 🥰
Hi Liz, thank you so much ❤ bec of ur review, I brought exped queen size, was legit. I was so shocked that I slept so warm whole night. I cannot thank you enough. I was hesitate at first bec of high price, but since I go camping often, I trusted you and im so glad that i did. 😂
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! It makes me really happy to know that the Exped works well for you! 🥰 It's sooo comfy right! I'll keep you updated if I manage to find anything comfier haha
@@CampingGuidance how about camping cot? 🤣
@@carolc3662 I've only got one of those for now, but they're definitely great for elevating your bed off the ground and make it seem more like a "normal" bed! 😅
@@CampingGuidance will you make review about camping cots? 🤩
@@carolc3662 I definitely could in the future! Thanks for the great idea Carol 🥰
Thanks for the reviews. I was planning on spending $50 on one of those self inflating mat but your Exped MegaMat Duo review was so convincing I ended up getting that instead. $250 for it, Ouch. I guess if I'm going to do it right, do it right the first time. Thanks.
You're most welcome Thanh, I'm glad you enjoyed the reviews! 😊 Oof yeah it's pretty pricey but mine is still going strong after a couple years, so no regrets at all. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do! 😊 Thank you for watching this video and for commenting on it!
Great! Thanks a lot for all the helpful info here!
Thank you so much Sung Hoon! I'm glad that you found the info helpful :) Do let me know if you need further info!
Absolutely amazing video! The best I’ve found
@Quick Trips And Tips Thank you so much! Really happy that you liked it :)
Killer video, thanks for the leg work!
You're most welcome Derek! I'm really glad you liked the video! 😊
@Journey of Light - So sorry I received a notification that you commented on this video, but I can't seem to find the comment for some reason. To answer your question, check out the Klymit Double V Uninsulated (2.7lbs) or the Insulated version (3.6lbs) if you're expecting colder weather. Hope this helps!
I will be buying 2 exped dua mattresses thank you for your true testimony!!
Hey Patrick! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🥰 I think I saw a few Expeds come in through my link, so thank you sooo much for supporting me, that really means a lot 🥰 Let me know how you like them! I'd love to know 😊
You are welcome thank you for letting me know which one to buy !!
@@user-cv2ew7lz1z It was my pleasure Patrick! 🥰 Let me know how it goes for you if you have the time? I'd love to hear about your experience with it! 🤩
Yes I don’t know if I will get to try them out this year but i diffently will Nexted year for I am going to try and camp most weekends hopefully when it’s not raining for I like fishing in the day light and sit around camp fire at nite
@@user-cv2ew7lz1z Ah I see. But since you bought them from Amazon, do try them out within the return period! I didn't have any defects with mine, but you know, just in case 😅 Oooh camping most weekends sounds awesome! I hope you manage to get out more next year 🥰
Thank you for making this video, excellent research!
Thank you so much Ahmed! I'm glad that you liked the video 😊
Thanks, that was great info!!!
Thank you so much Ralph! I'm really glad to hear that 🥰
Great review, very helpful. Thank you!!
You're most welcome Owen and Libby! 😁 Glad you guys liked the review!
Excellent Review, I have made my decision on what mattress to buy based off your review, thank you.
You're most welcome Rich 😊 I'm glad that I could help you out with your decision, and thank you for your comment!
WOW Best of the best for me !!!! Thank You !
Thank you so much Jarek! I'm really glad that you liked this comparison video 😊
AMAZING REVIEW ! so so so thorough!
Thank you so much Lauren! I'm really glad that you liked this review! 😊
Bless you! this is the best video on camping mattresses I have ever seen!
Thank you so much!
@TheOrenbarak Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving such an awesome comment! I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video :)
@@CampingGuidance I seriously appreciate this video and the work you put into making it!
@TheOrenbarak That really means the world to me! Thank you so much for your reply and your kind words, it really makes my day :) I'm glad I was able to help a little!
@@CampingGuidance You helped a lot!
I am thinking about buying a mattress similar to the klymat (the klymat isnt shipped to my country unfortunately). I wanted to ask - in the video you said you didnt touch the ground on the klymats - do you think a bigger man will also not touch the ground while side sleeping on such mattresses? They look so thin! I I weigh around 80Kg for reference. would you say the provide enough comfort for side sleeping?
@TheOrenbarak I'm glad to know that I could help you out! Hmm the Klymit is definitely one of my thinner pads for sure. For side sleeping (and of course if portability isn't an issue), I'd actually highly recommend a thicker self-inflating pad (like the Exped), instead of thinner air pads like the Klymit. I actually could feel the ground whenever I tossed and turned in bed (although when sleeping on my side without moving it was okay for me), so you might be able to feel it as well since you're a side sleeper, and also heavier than me. I'm around 50kg for reference. I hope this could help you! Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll do my best to help you out :)
Honnestly great video 👏 this is a real review!
Thank you so much Vincent! I'm really glad that you liked the video and my reviews 😊
Have you tried the Stoic Double Cloud? I’m considering it as a cheaper alternative to the exped.
Hey! Thank you so much for your comments as always 😊 I haven’t tested out the stoic, so sorry about that. But I checked it out and it really looks a lot like the quality and make of the REI Dreamer. I think some of the points I mentioned about the Dreamer should be applicable. I hope this helps! 😊
I used one of your links for REI and the REI CO-OP dreamer is discounted 40% because it is discontinued. Great reviews, thank you!
Hey Karl, thank you so much for doing that, and I'm really glad that you liked the review! 😊 I'm actually not an affiliate of REI yet but it really means a lot that you did that, so thank you so much! I hope that your REI Dreamer turns out well, and do make sure to check it for any defects (in case there are defects like mine haha)
Thanks for a thorough comparison.
You’re most welcome Chirantha! I’m glad you liked it :)
You're a legend for making this.
@killax1000 Thank you so much! It really means a lot that you liked the review 😊
Super informative and thorough vid 👍
Thank you so much Nick! I'm glad you liked the vid and info 😊
extremely helpful review thank you
Thank you so much Chris! I'm happy that you found it helpful :)
Thanks!
OH WOW thank you so much Thomas!!!! 🥰 You're so kind and I don't think I've received a super thanks this big before. I really really appreciate you and I'll get this reinvested back into the channel ASAP!! Thank you! 🥰
GREAT video! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your comment Ashley! Really appreciate it and glad you liked the video 😊
This was spectacular. Thanks
Thank you so much David! I'm really glad that you liked this! 😊
Thank you, this really helps
You're most welcome Ray! Glad that my review could help you out 😊 Thank you so much for your comment!
Awesome review, well done!
@Fair dinkum Thank you so much! I’m really happy you liked it :)
Love this review! Awesome 👍🏼
Thank you so much JK! Appreciate your comment 😊
Thank you for making this video!
You're most welcome Kirby! I'm really glad that you liked this video!
I really enjoyed this, thank you
@Where’s Jordo Wally You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed this! 😊
You do a hell of a job , congratulations ç
Thank you so much Ronald, that means a lot to me 🥰
Best mattress review on youtube!!! awesome job~
@DrifterGoneWild Thank you so much! Really glad that you liked the review! 😊
curious what you think of the nemo roamer. great videos, thanks!
Hey Nate, thanks for the question! I think it's on par with the Exped (based on first impressions, because even though I have the Nemo Roamer, I haven't had time to thoroughly test it as much as my Exped)! I'll eventually do an update on this video, so with all the updated data and rating systems, I'll have a better answer for you then 😊
amazing review. Thank you and now subscribed!
You're most welcome Rod! And thank YOU so much for watching the video and subscribing too, it means a lot! 😊
Awesome analysis!
@adamorichearo Thank you Adam! I'm glad you liked the analysis!
😂😂😂omg you did mattresses too!?!?!? Yes!! Thank you!!
@Bella Nova Haha! I'm really glad you liked it! 🥰🥰 I think I did a bunch of random things that I was interested in at the moment, it's always so fun to test gear 😂 Tbh I don't think this was as good as my tent testing, but I hope you still found some value in this anyway! 😊
That was the best comparison of products ive seen in a while. Hopefully you got the most money from the video back. Here is a comment to push the algorythm. :‘)
Thank you so much for leaving the comment! That helps a lot 🥰 And I think this video made a loss HAHA but that's okay cos it was fun to make!
incredible quality content!!!
Thank you so much Jackson! It really means a lot that you like my content 😃
great review and much more useful than the hard core back packers as they are all about weight and put up with a lot of hardships to get weight down.
i feel there may be a difference between the 2 of us on how the mattress feel to sleep on. i'm 250lb and a side sleeper. my shoulders hit the ground on many of them.
for weight and portability one of the old rules was your sleep system and shelter would be most of the weight of your pack. then again they also said your pack should only be 25% of body weight and that doesn't happen much in the real world. rucking with 100-120lbs is more common.
Hey Mike! I'm really glad you liked this review too! And thank you sooo much for binge watching all of my reviews, it means a lot! And definitely helps boost the channel in the YT algo too! 😊😊 Yeah I still love my Exped even though it's got a pretty big packed size hahaha 😂 I'm actually a side sleeper too! Although I'm probably about slightly more than half your weight. Oh man I'm so sorry to hear that your shoulders hit the ground. Have you tried the Exped MegaMat? They have an even plusher one (the Max 15) and I'm pretty sure that could handle your body weight and side sleeping nicely! And which other pads did you have experience with? Are they thinner backpacking pads? 😊
Thanks for sharing this great overview. It's very systematic approach and valuable insights. Could you share the full deflation video for the different mattresses? Would be nice to see as a manual. Thanks! :)
You're welcome! And thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot 🥰 Oooh that's actually a good idea. I wish I had thought of it back then when I was doing up these videos. Maybe next time! I don't think that I have the time to do up individual videos on all of these mattresses :( But I do have a short segment on deflation and packing away in each of the individual reviews! I hope that helps a little bit! 😊