Exped DownMat 7 Sleeping Pad?

[Red Wing]

You'll be fine MarDog, I don't come close to the edges on mine, tossing and turning all night. Those outter baffles work great in the RR. You WILL want to hang your rain gear over the foot end to cover the pad sleeve or some kind of undercover since drafts will travel up, especially the more inflated your mat is (and I like to really inflate mine for the flattest lay possible) Once I started doing this, it alleviated the issues I had with it initially. I really enjoy being able to go to ground if needed and sleep nearly as comfortably as hanging for 25oz, you can't beat that versatility. You'll be happy with your buy. If you need help trouble-shooting, PM me

[TheFirePitGuy]

I used a Downmat in my Ridgerunner and it worked quite well. Due to how thick the pad is, it raises you up quite a bit, which can make you feel slightly unstable. I suggest using the hammock with the middle piece of the head-end spreader bar removed, if you're going to use a downmat - that makes the hammock body a bit deeper and helps compensate for the thickness of the pad.

How much inflation did you give the Downmat for it to make a "slightly unstable" condition or feeling? Just curious.

I have the UL Downmat and will be trying it at different inflation levels when my Warbonnet Ridgerunner arrives.

[Mustardman]

You can inflate it pretty far inside of the Ridgerunner. I recommend inflating it nearly all the way, and using it without the extra spacer for the head-end spreader. I found that combination to be the best balance of flatness, great insulation, stability, and comfort.