Thread: Thermarest vs Exped vs Swanni

Originally Posted by JoshC

Yes its only an air mat. No insulation. However it performs well in temps as low as -15 - which is about the lowest I've used it in camped on snow. Didn't get cold through it at all.

The main reason I bought it was packed size and weight. When I bought it options were alot less. It'll pack down about the size of a powerade bottle.

Interesting, I'm impressed that it was warm on snow with no insulation in it - wouldn't have expected that.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Interesting, I'm impressed that it was warm on snow with no insulation in it - wouldn't have expected that.

never been cold with my exped UL either, just a plain air mat

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

never been cold with my exped UL either, just a plain air mat

I have the same matt its awesum especially how small it goes.

thinking about upgrading to a new thermarest thats the same weight but much warmer then saving a bunch and going with a lite quilt bag