The Exped FlexMat 1.5R is a Closed-cell foam sleeping pad rated R1.7, weighing 11.5 oz in its Medium size. It measures 0.7 in thick and starts at $44.95 across 2 sizes.
Closed-cell foamType
RectangularShape
GearScore79/ 100Overall, on the default algorithm
MSRP$44.95Medium size · list price
Value Score91$0.57 / ptBang for buck: price per GearScore point
Warmth (R-value)R 1.7Resistance to heat loss into the ground
GearScore breakdown
How this pad earns its 79 on the default algorithm, factor by factor
Have specific needs in mind — winter camping, ultralight backpacking, or a pad on a budget? Rank this pad against every other on your own custom scoring algorithm.
Open the full pad comparison →Specifications
| Type: | Closed-cell foam |
|---|---|
| Shape: | Rectangular |
| R-value: | 1.7 |
| Thickness: | 0.7 in1.8 cm |
| Inflation: | None (foam) |
| Fabric: | n/s |
| Durability score: | 100/100 |
| Features: | None listed |
Sizes
| Size | Weight | Dimensions | Packed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium default | 11.5 oz326 g | 720×205 in1829×521 cm | 20.5×5.0 in52.1×12.7 cm | $44.95 |
| Long Wide | 17.5 oz496 g | 776×256 in1971×650 cm | 25.6×5.0 in65.0×12.7 cm | n/s |
How scoring works
The same GearScore engine the comparison pages use. This is the default weighting; open the full comparison to re-weight it around your trip.
GearScore blends published specs into one 0 to 100 number. Warmth is a "good enough" gate; the rest score on a sliding scale. Price is a lever you turn on when budget matters.
Customize on the full comparison →Warmth26%
Weight40%
Packed size23%
Price0% · lever
Durability11%
- Sufficiency
- Only needs to be good enough. Warmth works this way: clear your target and you're set, extra warmth adds no points.
- Monotonic
- More (or less) is always better. Lighter beats heavier and smaller packs beat bigger, so they score on a sliding scale.
- Preference
- Type, shape, and inflation are personal preference, never scored. They only filter the list.