Specifications for Exped Downmat
New Features added in 2005Valve: wider diameter, stronger plastic, locking mechanism
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View above shows the four Exped down
air mattresses with a milkjug filled up to 2" with water which
weighs the same as the Downmat 9. The letters in the photo correspond
to the following: A. Downmat 9 Deluxe, B. Downmat 9 C. milkjug with 2" of water, D. Downmat 7, E. Downmat 7 short |
A combination pump and stuff sack is included with all four mattresses and all work in the same manner described in these photos. Mattress is equipped with two locking valves, but only one is needed for inflation. Two are provided for fast deflation. Mattress valve is mated to bottom of stuff sack for inflation. | |
Stuff sack is opened, to allow air to enter sack, then rolled up and/or pushed from the top, to force air into the mattress. Foam has been added to the pump sack to assist the inflation process. The padded pump sack can be used as a pillow if stuffed with clothing. | Individual comfort will vary, but about 10 pumps fills the mat. Pumping air, rather than blowing it, prevents humidity from reaching the down. If the bag is blown up by mouth, the moisture of your breath could cause the down to dampen and clump or freeze. The red arrow shows the second valve which is closed when pumping up opposite valve. Blue arrows show two top loops that can be used with a cord to attach the sack to the top of the mat for use as a pillow. | |
For more info
on use of Exped Down Airmats see Expeds' Tips
and Videos (Videos are in German) |