

But no rule without exceptions and sometimes a shorter torso length is better, for example in alpine or mountaineering situations where a short back allows easy access to the climbing harness. The center of the hipbelt ideally rests on the hip bone crest (pelvis) in order to bear the bulk of the load (refer to diagram) especially on large internal frame backpacks.

Defining torso length is not necessarily critical on a daypack but crucial on backpacking or alpine touring packs, as only perfect fit can warrant transfer of a bulk of the pack weight to the hips. MegaMat Auto is an EXPED USA Store exclusive.ĭepending on pack volume and intended use the suspension system of a backpack becomes an essential feature. An EXPED Mini Pump is included to top-off the inflation and achieve the preferred firmness. Separate one-way inflate and deflate valves mean that air can easily be purged in the middle of the night for in-the-moment firmness adjustments. The open-cell foam is self-inflating, meaning that when the inflate valve is opened, the foam expands and draws air into the mat. Like other sleeping mats in the MegaMat product line, the MegaMat Auto features 4 inches of open-cell polyurethane foam for support and warmth and a brushed, stretch tricot nylon surface for cradling comfort. MegaMat Auto is the ultimate vehicle sleeping pad. The MegaMat Auto is the exact same mat as before, complete with the same dimensions and materials, just with an updated name. Over time, we grew to realize that the mat we designed had wider applications than just Tesla vehicles, including many mid-size trucks, compact SUVs and wagons. The MegaMat Auto (formerly MegaMat Duo TXY) was originally designed to fit the 2-row versions of the Tesla Model X and Model Y, the only vehicles equipped with a setting called "camp mode.” The ease of access from the falcon doors on the Model X makes it ideal for camping, and gazing at the moon under the glass roof of the Model Y is a truly special experience.
