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REI’s Labor Day sale offers some of the retailer’s most sought-after camping gear, outdoor apparel, and even bikes for up to 40% off. While there are thousands of items to check out, the stars of the sale are the Exped sleeping pads, which we’ve used and can safely say provide some of the best sleep you’ll ever get on the ground. If you’re planning on heading outdoors this fall, you can pick up one of the brand’s best-selling models for under $150 right now.
Exped’s MegaMat 10 Sleeping Pad is on sale for just $144, a 40% discount off its regular price of $240. This lightweight car camping bed has received nearly 400 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it’s “more comfortable” than their Tempur-Pedic bed at home. It’s available in two sizes — Regular Wide and Long X-Wide — and comes in a neutral green hue. The discount is only good through September 2, so be sure to pick one up for your gear set.
Exped MegaMat 10 Sleeping Pad, Regular Large, $144 (was $240) at REI
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This camping mattress is designed to provide optimum sleeping conditions in tents, campers, SUVs, and anywhere else you’re trying to get quality sleep away from home. Its two dimensions are approximately 72 x 26 x 4 and 78 x 30 x 4 inches, making it large enough to provide a comfortable sleeping area while remaining compact enough to fit inside a cramped two-person tent. Its interior structure is what makes it so comfortable: Open-cell foam helps insulate the mattress, while horizontal air channels distribute your weight evenly as you lie down, making it lighter to carry. A large intake nozzle and foot pump make inflation extremely easy, and a special release cap allows air to escape more quickly when it’s time to pack it up.
Those who have slept on this camping mattress rave about its comfort. “This mat is pure joy,” exclaimed one shopper. “It’s incredibly comfortable, easy to inflate and deflate, and you can pack it away in the included bag. The little pump included is perfect for adding on top after inflating for about 10 minutes… It’s actually more comfortable than my expensive mattress at home.”
Exped MegaMat 10 Sleeping Pad, Long X-Wide, $156 (was $260) at REI
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Other shoppers said it was one of the few sleeping pads on the campsite that helped them sleep comfortably. “After two restless nights on a full-size air mattress last weekend, I tried this last night. It really is incredibly comfortable. I may have to sleep on it at home,” another shopper agreed, saying, “This is a life-changing mat! So comfortable! I couldn't believe how well it held its shape and stayed comfortable all night!”
If you’re trying to save space in your gear or are looking for a smaller sleeping pad, Exped’s MegaMat 10 should be at the top of your list when it’s 40% off during REI’s Labor Day sale. But be sure to order yours now—the best camping gear is selling out left and right, and there’s no telling how long it’ll stay in stock.