Neoair v Exped

[petemaz]

I've finally come to the conclusion that my TAR Neoair just isn't particularly comfy for me as I like to sleep on my side. Does anyone have any experience of the Exped range, and are they more comfy than the Neoairs?
cheers

[Bearbonesnorm]

[petemaz]

lol, nice one Does that include both the down and synmat versions?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Does that include both the down and synmat versions?

Yep, I've got both (Synmat UL7 and Downmat-lite). Both are 'small' which is actually quite long compared to a Neoair small. As a side sleeper they really are comfy.

[Ian]

Mat pressure is all important for neoair's. I sleep on my side also, and its easy to blow the mat up more than you need to.

I've not tried an exped mat yet, but do fancy one for colder weather conditions.

[petemaz]

Yep, I've got both (Synmat UL7 and Downmat-lite). Both are 'small' which is actually quite long compared to a Neoair small. As a side sleeper they really are comfy.

Does that also apply to this one: http://www.facewest.co.uk/Exped-Downmat-Lite-5.html
It's a fraction of the cost of the other downmats?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Does that also apply to this one: http://www.facewest.co.uk/Exped-Downmat-Lite-5.html
It's a fraction of the cost of the other downmats?

It does ... it's the same down mat as I've got. They're cheaper because the down is a lower fill power, they do however come with a pump which is a real bonus

[Taylor]

I much prefer the Exped to the Neoair.

[MM-on-POINT]

Exped user here, i have their syn ul7 and pillow pump which is suprisingly very comfortable for me.
Both pack down small

[petemaz]

thanks for all the replies, time to sell the neoair and get myself an exped!