The Ultra 3R is a 1-person inflatable mattress from Exped. The Ultra 3R mattress is rectangular and very compact. The integrated pump lets you inflate the mattress quickly and easily without having to wear yourself out. In addition, the insulation is ideal for use in all seasons and its 7cm thickness ensures excellent comfort. In short, the Ultra 3R mattress is ultra-light and perfect for trekking, hiking and mountaineering!
The Ultra 3R is a 1-person inflatable mattress from Exped. The Ultra 3R mattress is rectangular and very compact. The integrated pump lets you inflate the mattress quickly and easily without having to wear yourself out. In addition, the insulation is ideal for use in all seasons and its 7cm thickness ensures excellent comfort. In short, the Ultra 3R mattress is ultra-light and perfect for trekking, hiking and mountaineering!
The Ultra 3R is a 1-person inflatable mattress from Exped. The Ultra 3R mattress is rectangular and very compact. The integrated pump lets you inflate the mattress quickly and easily without having to wear yourself out. In addition, the insulation is ideal for use in all seasons and its 7cm thickness ensures excellent comfort. In short, the Ultra 3R mattress is ultra-light and perfect for trekking, hiking and mountaineering!
The Ultra 3R is a 1-person inflatable mattress from Exped. The Ultra 3R mattress is rectangular and very compact. The integrated pump lets you inflate the mattress quickly and easily without having to wear yourself out. In addition, the insulation is ideal for use in all seasons and its 7cm thickness ensures excellent comfort. In short, the Ultra 3R mattress is ultra-light and perfect for trekking, hiking and mountaineering!
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First, the ease in filling this pad with the Schnozzel pumpbag is impressive. So easy with the fill and deflate separate valves which are flush against the pad for comfort. No more rush to keep the air from flowing out with the flapper valve that keeps air from escaping and if you want to let a little air out it has an attached toggle to let a little air out to your comfort level. The out valve works rapidly to deflate your pad and it rolls up easily and fits into the carry bag without much struggle. This pad comes with a carry sack that has a little sewn in pocket to keep the provided small repair kit. The weight on this model was true to advertised at 16.4oz. The soft material on the outside is sturdy and much quieter then the ultra light pads I have used in the ... MoreFirst, the ease in filling this pad with the Schnozzel pumpbag is impressive. So easy with the fill and deflate separate valves which are flush against the pad for comfort. No more rush to keep the air from flowing out with the flapper valve that keeps air from escaping and if you want to let a little air out it has an attached toggle to let a little air out to your comfort level. The out valve works rapidly to deflate your pad and it rolls up easily and fits into the carry bag without much struggle. This pad comes with a carry sack that has a little sewn in pocket to keep the provided small repair kit. The weight on this model was true to advertised at 16.4oz. The soft material on the outside is sturdy and much quieter then the ultra light pads I have used in the past. The size I used was the 72X20.5 and I am 5.6 and found it comfortable. R-value has not been put to the test on any extremely cold nights but my son did take a snow nap in the sun after reaching a lake that was partly still covered with snow. This pad is 3.0 inches thick making it comfortable on the ground and the outside baffles are a little thicker keeping you on the mat and as a side sleeper I found it very comfortable. I like the material, the way it rolls up compactly, the weight, thickness, the outside thicker baffles and the pumpbag. I'll never go back to self inflating with a few (or more) puffs of air by mouth! The pad and pumpbag are also not much bigger then my water bottle and fit easily in my pack. Can't wait for longer hikes this summer to fully test out durability but so far so good!
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I used this medium sized pad during a March weekend camping trip where the temps dropped to 24 F overnight. I used it one night and my hubby used it the next so we could compare notes.The pad was easy to inflate (an air bag is included) and deflate. It stored easily and held the amount of air we inflated it with for the entire night. Because this pad is rated for three season use, we used an extra ground cloth with a reflective layer on the bottom of the tent. I knew going in it was only rated for 3 seasons, so I did not expect it to be useable in the low temps we camped in. However, the pad held up very well. It was comfortable enough, although I personally should have added a little more air for myself. My husband found the amount of air put in originally just ... MoreI used this medium sized pad during a March weekend camping trip where the temps dropped to 24 F overnight. I used it one night and my hubby used it the next so we could compare notes.The pad was easy to inflate (an air bag is included) and deflate. It stored easily and held the amount of air we inflated it with for the entire night. Because this pad is rated for three season use, we used an extra ground cloth with a reflective layer on the bottom of the tent. I knew going in it was only rated for 3 seasons, so I did not expect it to be useable in the low temps we camped in. However, the pad held up very well. It was comfortable enough, although I personally should have added a little more air for myself. My husband found the amount of air put in originally just fine for his needs. The reason I gave it 4 starts is there is no easy way to adjust the amount of air unless you open up the large valve again. I have another pad that has the valve that you can unscrew to add air without the entire pad deflating. I love the fact it is easy to inflate with the provided air bag but would love an easier way to adjust the amount of air on the fly. Deflating and refolding the pad was easier than the pads with the screw valves, so that was a plus when breaking camp. Overall, I would recommend this pad. We only used it for car camping, but it rolls up small enough that I could see it being used for a backpacking or bikepacking trip.
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The Exped Ultra 3R is an excellent lightweight three-season sleeping pad. Its simple air mattress-like design provides excellent cushioning and easy inflation using the included Schnozzel inflation bag. I was a little surprised that there were no instructions included, but the inflation process is similar to many other sleeping pads on the market. In practice, it works better if you push down on the closed Schnozzel bag rather than continuing to roll the bag down – but it's very efficient, fully inflating the pad in around two to three bags of air.This version of the Ultra 3R is the "MW" for medium width – a couple of inches wider than a standard sleeping pad, and what a difference that make! On a standard sleeping pad, I often feel like my arms are dangling on ... MoreThe Exped Ultra 3R is an excellent lightweight three-season sleeping pad. Its simple air mattress-like design provides excellent cushioning and easy inflation using the included Schnozzel inflation bag. I was a little surprised that there were no instructions included, but the inflation process is similar to many other sleeping pads on the market. In practice, it works better if you push down on the closed Schnozzel bag rather than continuing to roll the bag down – but it's very efficient, fully inflating the pad in around two to three bags of air.This version of the Ultra 3R is the "MW" for medium width – a couple of inches wider than a standard sleeping pad, and what a difference that make! On a standard sleeping pad, I often feel like my arms are dangling on the ground if I'm lying on my back (even inside a sleeping bag) and it seems like there's never really enough room to lie on my side. Not with the extra width of this pad! Very cleverly, the two outermost "tubes" of air are larger than the inner ones, which help to cradle you in the center of the mattress as you sleep. The texture of the pad is slightly rough, which helps a sleeping bag maintain its position instead of sliding off the pad. Unlike many other sleeping pads, this one doesn't crinkle noisily if you shift position, which is rather wonderful.The Exped Ultra 3R MW weighs in at 1.36 pounds fully packed, but you can get it down to 1.29 pounds if you forego the repair kit and use the Schnozzel bag for storage instead of the stuff sack. It's not ultralight, but it'll definitely be in my pack whenever I hit the trail! It rolls up tightly after use and is nice and compact when in its bag.I have had problems with Exped sleeping pads developing microleaks along the seams in the past, though it's way too soon to see if that'll be the case with this pad. I will be storing it flat rather than rolled in its bag to try and prolong its life, though.Overall, this seems to be an excellent lightweight sleeping pad, and I definitely appreciate the rapid inflation and that little bit of extra width for comfort and restful night.
| R-Value | 2.9 | ASTM F3340−18 |
| External Dimensions | 197L x 65W x 7.6H cm |
| Packed Dimensions | 32L x 14W x 14H cm |
| Mat Thickness | 7.6 cm |
| Fill Material | Texpedloft Microfiber |
Ultra 3R LW Sleeping Mat
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Exped Ultra 3R Ultralight Sleeping Pad - Clearance Rectangular / Long Wide
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Exped Ultra 3R LW
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Exped Ultra 3R 3-Season Sleeping Mat - Long Wide
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First, the ease in filling this pad with the Schnozzel pumpbag is impressive. So easy with the fill and deflate separate valves which are flush against the pad for comfort. No more rush to keep the air from flowing out with the flapper valve that keeps air from escaping and if you want to let a little air out it has an attached toggle to let a little air out to your comfort level. The out valve works rapidly to deflate your pad and it rolls up easily and fits into the carry bag without much struggle. This pad comes with a carry sack that has a little sewn in pocket to keep the provided small repair kit. The weight on this model was true to advertised at 16.4oz. The soft material on the outside is sturdy and much quieter then the ultra light pads I have used in the ... MoreFirst, the ease in filling this pad with the Schnozzel pumpbag is impressive. So easy with the fill and deflate separate valves which are flush against the pad for comfort. No more rush to keep the air from flowing out with the flapper valve that keeps air from escaping and if you want to let a little air out it has an attached toggle to let a little air out to your comfort level. The out valve works rapidly to deflate your pad and it rolls up easily and fits into the carry bag without much struggle. This pad comes with a carry sack that has a little sewn in pocket to keep the provided small repair kit. The weight on this model was true to advertised at 16.4oz. The soft material on the outside is sturdy and much quieter then the ultra light pads I have used in the past. The size I used was the 72X20.5 and I am 5.6 and found it comfortable. R-value has not been put to the test on any extremely cold nights but my son did take a snow nap in the sun after reaching a lake that was partly still covered with snow. This pad is 3.0 inches thick making it comfortable on the ground and the outside baffles are a little thicker keeping you on the mat and as a side sleeper I found it very comfortable. I like the material, the way it rolls up compactly, the weight, thickness, the outside thicker baffles and the pumpbag. I'll never go back to self inflating with a few (or more) puffs of air by mouth! The pad and pumpbag are also not much bigger then my water bottle and fit easily in my pack. Can't wait for longer hikes this summer to fully test out durability but so far so good!
I used this medium sized pad during a March weekend camping trip where the temps dropped to 24 F overnight. I used it one night and my hubby used it the next so we could compare notes.The pad was easy to inflate (an air bag is included) and deflate. It stored easily and held the amount of air we inflated it with for the entire night. Because this pad is rated for three season use, we used an extra ground cloth with a reflective layer on the bottom of the tent. I knew going in it was only rated for 3 seasons, so I did not expect it to be useable in the low temps we camped in. However, the pad held up very well. It was comfortable enough, although I personally should have added a little more air for myself. My husband found the amount of air put in originally just ... MoreI used this medium sized pad during a March weekend camping trip where the temps dropped to 24 F overnight. I used it one night and my hubby used it the next so we could compare notes.The pad was easy to inflate (an air bag is included) and deflate. It stored easily and held the amount of air we inflated it with for the entire night. Because this pad is rated for three season use, we used an extra ground cloth with a reflective layer on the bottom of the tent. I knew going in it was only rated for 3 seasons, so I did not expect it to be useable in the low temps we camped in. However, the pad held up very well. It was comfortable enough, although I personally should have added a little more air for myself. My husband found the amount of air put in originally just fine for his needs. The reason I gave it 4 starts is there is no easy way to adjust the amount of air unless you open up the large valve again. I have another pad that has the valve that you can unscrew to add air without the entire pad deflating. I love the fact it is easy to inflate with the provided air bag but would love an easier way to adjust the amount of air on the fly. Deflating and refolding the pad was easier than the pads with the screw valves, so that was a plus when breaking camp. Overall, I would recommend this pad. We only used it for car camping, but it rolls up small enough that I could see it being used for a backpacking or bikepacking trip.
The Exped Ultra 3R is an excellent lightweight three-season sleeping pad. Its simple air mattress-like design provides excellent cushioning and easy inflation using the included Schnozzel inflation bag. I was a little surprised that there were no instructions included, but the inflation process is similar to many other sleeping pads on the market. In practice, it works better if you push down on the closed Schnozzel bag rather than continuing to roll the bag down – but it's very efficient, fully inflating the pad in around two to three bags of air.This version of the Ultra 3R is the "MW" for medium width – a couple of inches wider than a standard sleeping pad, and what a difference that make! On a standard sleeping pad, I often feel like my arms are dangling on ... MoreThe Exped Ultra 3R is an excellent lightweight three-season sleeping pad. Its simple air mattress-like design provides excellent cushioning and easy inflation using the included Schnozzel inflation bag. I was a little surprised that there were no instructions included, but the inflation process is similar to many other sleeping pads on the market. In practice, it works better if you push down on the closed Schnozzel bag rather than continuing to roll the bag down – but it's very efficient, fully inflating the pad in around two to three bags of air.This version of the Ultra 3R is the "MW" for medium width – a couple of inches wider than a standard sleeping pad, and what a difference that make! On a standard sleeping pad, I often feel like my arms are dangling on the ground if I'm lying on my back (even inside a sleeping bag) and it seems like there's never really enough room to lie on my side. Not with the extra width of this pad! Very cleverly, the two outermost "tubes" of air are larger than the inner ones, which help to cradle you in the center of the mattress as you sleep. The texture of the pad is slightly rough, which helps a sleeping bag maintain its position instead of sliding off the pad. Unlike many other sleeping pads, this one doesn't crinkle noisily if you shift position, which is rather wonderful.The Exped Ultra 3R MW weighs in at 1.36 pounds fully packed, but you can get it down to 1.29 pounds if you forego the repair kit and use the Schnozzel bag for storage instead of the stuff sack. It's not ultralight, but it'll definitely be in my pack whenever I hit the trail! It rolls up tightly after use and is nice and compact when in its bag.I have had problems with Exped sleeping pads developing microleaks along the seams in the past, though it's way too soon to see if that'll be the case with this pad. I will be storing it flat rather than rolled in its bag to try and prolong its life, though.Overall, this seems to be an excellent lightweight sleeping pad, and I definitely appreciate the rapid inflation and that little bit of extra width for comfort and restful night.
First time using an inflatable pad after many years of a foam roll-up pad. Should've made the switch sooner. My first trip with the pad was four nights on the Maryland section of the AT in the fall. Temps dipped into the low 40s after the sun went down but the pad did a great job insulating. No complaints, the included filler bag, which can double as a dry sack, made inflating a breeze. I am large person and a side sleeper and did not bottom out the bag, nor did I lose any air throughout the night. I did not find the pad noisy as described by some other reviews but I am also a very heavy sleeper. As a side note, I opted for the long/wide version and at 6'4" 250lbs I found the pad fit me well.
We have tried so many air inflatable sleeping pads and THIS IS THE ONE. It feels like an actual air mattress when you sleep on it- perfectly insulating for down to 32 degrees, used for 7 nights straight without any signs of deflating. (our other mattresses deflate after 2nd use). my hips don’t touch the ground in the morning and i’m not sore, numb, or cold, which is always the case with other mats. I didn’t find the mat noisy, honestly compared to our other Klymit pad, this one is almost silent. With the sale, this is the best bang for your buck right now. No matter how tired I was, I had never been able to sleep more than 1 hr each night on a camping trip before but with this mat, I slept through the night every night. Highly recommend.
This pad is quite large and it's very comfortable - I'm primarily a side sleeper and it's large enough for me to sleep in a "flamingo" pose without any of my limbs falling off the pad and without my hips or shoulders bottoming out on the ground. It's also very warm and seems like it would be great for Spring and Fall camping. It's very easy to inflate and deflate as well.My reasoning for 4 stars rather than 5 is because it is very difficult to fully inflate the pad using the included air sack - there is a point at which it becomes super difficult to push any more air into the pad. Maybe this is a safety/design feature so that you don't over-inflate? I'm not sure. I also feel like the pad loses a bit of air over the course of the night if you do fully inflate it, ... MoreThis pad is quite large and it's very comfortable - I'm primarily a side sleeper and it's large enough for me to sleep in a "flamingo" pose without any of my limbs falling off the pad and without my hips or shoulders bottoming out on the ground. It's also very warm and seems like it would be great for Spring and Fall camping. It's very easy to inflate and deflate as well.My reasoning for 4 stars rather than 5 is because it is very difficult to fully inflate the pad using the included air sack - there is a point at which it becomes super difficult to push any more air into the pad. Maybe this is a safety/design feature so that you don't over-inflate? I'm not sure. I also feel like the pad loses a bit of air over the course of the night if you do fully inflate it, but maybe this is intentional as well?
I am so impressed by the design, features and quality of this sleeping pad. I have never used an Exped pad before. I have an excellent Big Agnes pad that I bought with my Big Agnes sleeping bag a few years ago and am very happy with it. But this Exped pad has a number of features that are really thoughtful and useful! My absolute favorite is the design feature that has the two outer vertical tubes a bit larger in diameter than the inner vertical tubes. This has the effect of keeping you centered on the pad, and instead of the outer edges always feeling squished and thinner as you come in contact with them, the fact that these outer edges are actually thicker helps the entire pad feel even and cradling. This seems like such an obvious design feature (though clearly ... MoreI am so impressed by the design, features and quality of this sleeping pad. I have never used an Exped pad before. I have an excellent Big Agnes pad that I bought with my Big Agnes sleeping bag a few years ago and am very happy with it. But this Exped pad has a number of features that are really thoughtful and useful! My absolute favorite is the design feature that has the two outer vertical tubes a bit larger in diameter than the inner vertical tubes. This has the effect of keeping you centered on the pad, and instead of the outer edges always feeling squished and thinner as you come in contact with them, the fact that these outer edges are actually thicker helps the entire pad feel even and cradling. This seems like such an obvious design feature (though clearly it's not), and it is a game changer for comfort. The other amazing thing to me as someone with a pad you breathe into to blow up, is the pumpbag that you capture air in, attach to the 'in' valve and squeeze to fill the pad. It takes a little practice but this is great because you are not introducing moisture into the pad by breathing into it. You only have to catch air in the pumpbag 2-3 times to fill the pad. The 'out' valve is big and lets air escape quickly. The pad rolls up and fits back in its sack quickly and easily. Third favorite feature is the 'wide' width (got a 'medium wide' rectangular pad). This bit of extra width, along with the thicker side tubes, gives so much comfort, for a tiny amount of extra size/weight that is so worth it. Overall this is very easy to use, and works marvelously. The flat valves are on the bottom and seem quite strong and you do not feel them when on the pad. The pad is insulated and worked well in late spring chilly nights in the northeast to keep me warm with a three season sleeping bag. This really is a stellar sleeping pad; these couple of extra design features really add to the quality and usability of the product. Since it's ultralight, it does indeed weigh very little and packs up very small. Love this pad and look forward to years of use.
I brought this backpacking and had the best night's sleep I've had in weeks. Unlike some inflatable sleeping pads I've tried, it's not super loud so shifting positions isn't annoying. It fits nicely in my one-person tent and there's still space to put extra clothes/gear/whatever near my head.I often avoid inflatable sleeping pads for backpacking trips because the last thing I want to do after I've been hiking for a day is use more lung power to inflate a sleeping pad (especially at altitude!). Using the air bag system to inflate the pad made that a non-issue though. The two times I used it, it took only two or three air bags to inflate it fully. It didn't come with instructions, but even though I've never used this type of inflation system I found it pretty ... MoreI brought this backpacking and had the best night's sleep I've had in weeks. Unlike some inflatable sleeping pads I've tried, it's not super loud so shifting positions isn't annoying. It fits nicely in my one-person tent and there's still space to put extra clothes/gear/whatever near my head.I often avoid inflatable sleeping pads for backpacking trips because the last thing I want to do after I've been hiking for a day is use more lung power to inflate a sleeping pad (especially at altitude!). Using the air bag system to inflate the pad made that a non-issue though. The two times I used it, it took only two or three air bags to inflate it fully. It didn't come with instructions, but even though I've never used this type of inflation system I found it pretty intuitive. The one problem I have with this system is that there's not enough room to use the air bag to inflate the sleeping pad in a one-person tent. I had to inflate it outside, then put it in my tent. That was fine for my most recent trip, but on trips where I'm trying to stay in the tent more (e.g. if it's super buggy) it might be annoying.(Doesn't hurt that I love the color.)
Bought this product as an upgrade over a 3/4 length 1" thick pad I'd been using for years, and it was so much more comfortable while weighing in a few ounces lighter. Overall, got the best sleep I've ever had on the trail, and unpacking / repacking were a breeze.There seems to be a little debate about whether it's a noisy pad. My initial impression was that it was quite loud, but when I took a closer look, I realized that the noise came from the pad rubbing against the side wall of my tent (Big Agnes 1-person). When I centered the pad within my tent and prevented contact with the side, the pad made very little noise when I changed position. I may experiment with a light fleece layer between the pad edge and my tent next time.
I saw several reviews about the pad being loud and bottoming out, pump bag not working well, etc. I picked up the medium wide yesterday. It is not louder than any other inflatable pad I have used, and it is quieter than the metal film insulated style UL pads I have had around me in camp on previous trips. I am 5-11, 220, athletic build and have no issues with bottoming out side sleeping on the pad, maybe I’m inflating it to a higher pressure than others? I like the pump bag, easy to use and I can fill the pad with three inflations. It will also work as a WP liner for my pack so I can leave the compactor bag at home.This is a preliminary review but I didn’t want other people to get the impression there is anything inherently wrong with the pad. I think it’s a great ... MoreI saw several reviews about the pad being loud and bottoming out, pump bag not working well, etc. I picked up the medium wide yesterday. It is not louder than any other inflatable pad I have used, and it is quieter than the metal film insulated style UL pads I have had around me in camp on previous trips. I am 5-11, 220, athletic build and have no issues with bottoming out side sleeping on the pad, maybe I’m inflating it to a higher pressure than others? I like the pump bag, easy to use and I can fill the pad with three inflations. It will also work as a WP liner for my pack so I can leave the compactor bag at home.This is a preliminary review but I didn’t want other people to get the impression there is anything inherently wrong with the pad. I think it’s a great value for what you get in terms of weight, insulation and easy of use with the pump sac. I like that I can get it in a regular length and wide width. I like the top fabric texture for use with a quilt because it feels decent for direct contact.Hard to know how it will hold up over long term use but that seems to be the case with anything that’s not close cell foam (which I also use sometimes)
| R-Value | 2.9 | ASTM F3340−18 |
| External Dimensions | 197L x 65W x 7.6H cm |
| Packed Dimensions | 32L x 14W x 14H cm |
| Mat Thickness | 7.6 cm |
| Fill Material | Texpedloft Microfiber |
