Exped Synmat UL 5...any users/experience?

[Dave42w]

Just to say that my Symat failed. Used about 15 times including Ford Fiesta and WRT (plus 2.5 weeks getting to WRT).

The middle 2 tubes have joined into one.

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I have sent it back to OutdoorGB but they have to send it back to somewhere else and they will take 7 days. Problem as I leave for my next tour on Friday.

It was comfy and great to use until this failure, but that is not a very long life

[ianfitz]

Oh that's not so good...

Although hopefully will be a warranty replacement. I know folk say that neoair mats are not so robust but mine has done 100+ nights, sometimes directly in the ground. Shows some signs of the silvery stuff coming off inside but still air tight and comfy

[MussEd]

That is poor, hopefully you get sorted out before your trip...

I can use the reward points earned to offset the Schnozzel pump bag....

I recommend the pillow pump. 1 bit of kit - 2 uses!

Going by user reviews on another forum the schnozzle pump has 3, (lightweight)dry bag, pump and pillow...top trumps...

[Bearbonesnorm]

The Schnozzle is superb. I use mine as an inner drybag for my sleeping kit ... also inflates a mat very, very quickly

[rudedog]

I made my own pump bag using a pedal bin bag and a piece of plastic tube taped through one of the corners.

[FLV]

Has anybody seen the UL for sale in the UK?

My mat has gone the same way as dave's above. I was going to use it this weeeknd so could do with one sooner rather than later.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Dave, have you looked at the new Exped Hyperlite mats? Medium weighs 344g and still looks plenty big enough.

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... -mat-p3886

[FLV]

nope, didnt even know of thier existance.

foot width hould be alright with a sewn footbox quilt too i'd guess.

cheers for the tip off, its on order.

[Dave42w]

My Synmat was replaced in time for my trip at no charge. The replacement has worked faultlessly for the 8 consecutive nights I have used it for since. The insulation hasn't started to get in the way of the valve as it did with the first. So very happy with outdoors gb.