The 700-fill down quilt snaps to the perimeter of the top sheet and has a nice foot box to toss the feet in on cold nights. The sheet’s mesh side-walls prevent moisture or condensation from leaching up onto the pad. A single cord keeps the sheet secured around the pad’s midsection. The top sheet wraps snugly around the pad much like the top sheet you use at home on your bed. But it’s a necessary process it would take too long and too much lung power to inflate the pad otherwise. In the woods, this proved to be a little more laborious. Inflating the pad looks quick and easy when you follow the instructional video posted on Exped’s site, taking just a few rolls. Let the pump bag fill with air, roll the bag’s top shut, then proceed to roll the air out of the bag and into the pad. To inflate the pad, make sure the deflation valve is closed then couple the pump bag to the pad’s inflation valve. It has two valves: a unidirectional inflation and a bi-directional deflation valve. The five-inch-thick insulated Synmat 12 LXW pad is as cush as it gets in Exped’s line. The quilt comes attached to the fitted top sheet already wrapped around the pad. To set up the bed, you unwrap the pump bag and pull out the mat and quilt and then unfurl the system. Inside, the quilt and mat are wrapped tight with a velcro strap. The system is stored in a seam-taped pump sack/dry bag (provided), keeping the kit completely dry and packed tight when hauling to and fro. Waterproof Storage Sack The DeepSleep includes the mat, quilt and top sheet - all roll in the pump bag Granted, buying individual items helps spread the dent in your wallet over time. But if you find yourself tossing and turning for good sleep on family camping trips, this kit is worth a look. A similar down quilt can run another $250 – 300. An insulated pad from a competitor ( Sea to Summit or Thermarest) will set you back between $150 – 200. But when you break it down, it’s not that unruly. But once ready, you can leave it intact between trips.Īt $500, this system is a significant upfront investment. The DeepSleep is indeed a system, and it requires some time to set it up right.
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