Exped Dura 3R LW Sleeping Mat

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The Dura 3R is a warm, rugged pad perfect for any 3-season adventure.

Exped says: 

The Exped Dura 3R LW Sleeping Mat is a durable, extra-warm mats for demanding adventures, including extended outings in alpine and polar regions, rugged paddling trips and overlanding.

Schnozzel Pumpbag included: rapid, moisture-free mat inflation: lung power not required!

Our Verdict

This is a warm, well-made mat made from some incredibly robust materials; the upper brushed polyester is 75D, whilst the underside is a very impressive 170D, so you do not have to be as precious with this mat as you would with an ultra-light mat.

The mat is rectangular, which I prefer over mats that taper at the feet; I always find that my legs have slipped off during the night on narrower mats, especially if I’m using a quilt. A rectangular mat will add some weight, but I’ll happily carry a few more grams for a good night’s sleep.   It’s a nice quiet mat, so you won’t disturb your campmates tossing and turning during the night.

The two oversized external baffles cradle the body and help to keep you centred on the mat.  The mat works well for side sleepers; it’s 7cm and keeps you well off the ground and very well cushioned.

The Exped pump sack is easily the best on the market; it’s huge! It will take less than four full pump sacks of air to fully inflate any of the mats in this range, except the duo, which takes five to six.  

For its weight-to-warmth ratio, rugged materials and small packable design, this is a fantastic mat.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• RECYCLED 75D/170D BRUSHED POLYESTER FACE FABRIC: Recycled polyester keeps plastic out of landfills and uses less water, energy and carbon to produce.
• FLATVALVE: Pioneered by EXPED. Industry-leading durability, reliability and intuitive performance.r.
• COMFORT CRADLE: Air chambers run head-to-toe, fully supporting the body for an unrivaled night’s sleep and increased durability. EXPED’s Comfort Cradle side rails center and secure the sleeper on the mat.
• SCHNOZZEL PUMPBAG INCLUDED: Rapid, moisture-free mat inflation: lung-power not required!

Specifications

• Weight: 865g (excludes storage bag/pumpsack)
• Pumpsack weighs: 57g
• Dimensions: 197 × 65 × 7 cm
• Thickness: 7cm
• Packed size: 27 × 14.5 cm
• ASTM R-Value: 2.9
• Exped temp rating: -5°C

Material & Construction

• Material: 75D/170D recycled polyester, Oeko-Tex ® 100 certified
• Insulation: 60 g/m 3 Texpedloft microfiber, bluesign ® certified

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Sleeping Mat
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Sleeping Mat
• About Exped
• Exped Mat range Explained
• R-Value Explained
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• What is Bluesign?