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REI's Labor Day sale has kicked off with up to 40% off best-selling camping gear, among other essentials like The North Face tents, insulated Patagonia jackets, and even Black Diamond headlamps. But right now, the deal you can't miss is on REI's shopper-favorite sleeping pad, which we personally use and swear by. Not only will it give you the best sleep you've ever had outside, but it's also marked down to the lowest price we've ever seen.
The Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad is now on sale at REI for an ultra-rare 40% off in all three sizes, starting at $210. It has received over 300 five-star ratings from shoppers who say it’s the “most comfortable” sleeping pad they’ve ever used, helping them feel refreshed after long days of adventuring, and it’s currently the #1 best-selling model at REI. It’s available in a medium double, long wide double, large, and also a single, but it’s only on sale through September 2.
Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad, Medium Double, $210 (was $350) at REI
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This two-person camping mattress is designed to provide the ultimate in quality outdoor sleeping, whether you’re in a tent or setting up shop in the back of your car. Its smallest size is 72 x 41 x 4 inches, while its largest is 80 x 60 x 4 inches, and it can still fit a four-person tent comfortably. What sets it apart from other sleeping pads is its open-cell interior, which creates horizontal air channels when inflated and distributes pressure evenly across the mattress without the risk of leaks, thanks to the welded seams. This eliminates the unevenness found in lower-quality models and provides better spinal support no matter how you sleep. It comes with an easy-to-use foot pump and inflates in about five minutes. When you’re done, it can be deflated just as easily, rolled up tightly, and stored in the included roll-top shoulder bag.
It’s been a big hit at REI, with shoppers praising it for everything from its size to its portability, but the most resounding response was for its comfort. “Best tent camping bed,” one shopper exclaimed. “As a lifelong camper, backpacker, and adventurer, I try to get my wife to love camping as much as I do. Her biggest complaint has always been sleep. As we were leaving on our last trip, the first time we used the Exped, she said, ‘I love camping!’ Call it a major victory.”
Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad, Queen, $300 (was $500) at REI
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After using a queen-sized sleeping pad ourselves on half a dozen car camping trips, we’d have to agree. There’s nothing worse than returning to a saggy, puffy air mattress after an all-day, 11-mile hike that’ll give you three hours of crappy sleep only to wake up on the ground in the morning. The MegaMat Duo 10 does the opposite. We were amazed at how quickly the foot pump filled it, how easy it was to customize the pressure to mimic our bed at home, and how perfectly it fit in our simple four-person tent. Even in temperatures below 30 degrees while camping in Joshua Tree National Park, we got seven truly restful hours of sleep on this mat and were ready to hit the trail in the morning with full energy.
If you’re planning a tent or car camping trip, the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 is a must-consider for a good night’s sleep, especially when it’s 40% off at REI. Once you try it, if you’re like us, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it for so long.