Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap vs Exped SynMat XP9

The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap is a great choice for people with a $160 budget. The Exped SynMat XP9, however, is merely decent when compared to its direct competitors.

The Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap was loved by reviewers at Wirecutter (NYTimes), a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "The Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking and Car Camping" roundup where it was named its "Top Pick", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the Exped SynMat XP9 - OutdoorGearLab, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Exped Synmat XP 9 Review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Sources that tested and scored both products, like OutdoorGearLab, haven't shown a preference for either in their reviews.

We also examined the available data to learn which sources liked these two Sleeping Pads best and found that the Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap managed to get its highest, 9, review score from OutdoorGearLab, whereas the Exped SynMat XP9 got its best rating from OutdoorGearLab - 9.