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Exped’s line of sleeping mats just received a major overhaul, featuring new names, colors, packaging, and fabrics. Learn more about the new Exped Ultra, Dura, and Versa series here…
New for 2022, Exped’s sleeping mat line offers three categories of intended use along with temperature ratings from 50 degrees above zero to 40 degrees below. In addition, Exped has flattened the pricing structure for their new mats in the USA market, meaning that the price is the same within each style, regardless of mat dimensions.
“Choosing a sleeping mat had become too complicated for everyone: consumers, buyers, sales reps, and salespeople,” according to Tracy Collins, Exped USA’s Director of Sales. “It became clear to us that our reinvention of Exped’s backpacking mat line needed to start with a simple, direct, easy to understand selection process – use-priority and level of warmth required… we’re excited for the launch in the spring!”
The new Exped mat names relate to their purpose and are much easier to wrap your head around compared to the previous lineup.
- ULTRA: for when weight and pack size are of utmost importance
- DURA: when durability is paramount
- VERSA: an upgrade from traditional foam mats, offering great value and ease of use
Within each series, Exped mats are distinguished by their warmth rating, expressed as R-value. The higher the number, the warmer the mat. ULTRA is available in 1R, 3R, 5R, and 7R versions for use from summer to extreme cold. DURA is aimed more squarely at colder environments, available in 3R, 5R, and 8R for three-season use to the most extreme and challenging cold environments on the planet. VERSA includes 2R and 4R versions for summer to three-season use.
Sustainability also plays an important role in the new sleeping mat line. Every Ultra, Dura, and Versa mat uses high-quality face fabrics made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. And Exped’s entire 2022 sleeping mat line is certified climate neutral with MyClimate.org.
Exped’s new line of mats will ship to outdoor retailers in February 2022. Head over to Exped.com to learn more.
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