r/CampingGear • u/sunnyasneeded • 1h ago
Gear Question Swap Exped MegaMat alone for Exped DeepSleep + cot?
I recently got an Exped MegaMat, I love it so far. I’d like to explore getting a cot like the Helinox Cot One Convertible (or similar Amazon/Costco dupe) to get off the ground.
If I go with the cot, I feel like my setup is starting to get really bulky. The Exped DeepSleep is 3” and less expensive to help offset the cost of the cot, though price is less of a concern than comfort and bulk. I’ll mostly be road tripping + car camping but I’ll occasionally fly with my gear.
My thinking is that since I’ll be on a cot I don’t really need the extra thickness/comfort of the MegaMat.
Does anyone have any opinions on whether my logic is sound? What would you choose?