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Exped Synmat Lite 5 Sleeping Mat review 
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Exped Synmat Lite 5 Sleeping Mat review 

The Exped SynMat Lite 5 Sleeping Mat is a light and comfortable inflatable sleeping pad designed for bikepacking, backpacking, and camping, and is made with a 75D polyester fabric that is durable and resistant to punctures, (although I still use it with a thin lightweight roll mat if using in particularly spiky forest floors!).

The pad weighs in at 655g, is large enough for a 6 foot plus adult (its dimensions are 183cm x 52cm) and ends up around 5cm thick when fully inflated.

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