The Exped Downmat 7 has 2 low profile valves (pat. pend) one for inflation and the other for deflation ensure ease of use. As the valves are flat and not on the mats edge they do not protrude and are therefore protected and durable. Light foam blocks at the mats ends prevent down from escaping or migrating between chambers. Laminated polyester fabric is both durable, airtight and humidity resistant. The shells top surface is of brushed polyester fabric that provides excellent slip resistance and comfort next to the skin. Dark colors dry quickly. The seams are high frequency welded for durability.
Two loops at the head end can be used to secure the packsack to the mat when used as a pillow.
Light and warm: The DownMat 7 Pump has a R-Value of 5.9. At about the same weight a standard 2.5 cm selfinflating mat only has a R-Value of 2.5. Further EMPA tests demonstrated that regular mats lose 3x more heat to cold ground than to the air. The conclusion: use a lighter weight sleeping bag with a DownMat to achieve consistent overall comfort, and still reduce weight and bulk! Exped only uses IDFL-certified goose down, specially treated to eliminate the effects of humidity that may reach the mats interior.
DownMat 7 Pump Specs
Size: 178x52x7 cm / 70x20x2.8 Weight: 880 g / 31 oz Packsack 18 g / 0.6 oz Packed: 23x16 cm / 9x6 Fill Weight**: 170 g / 6 oz Temperature: -24°C / -11°F