G'day Col,

It's definitely not overkill to get an Exped Megamat for your Oztent Jet Tent Bunker XL Stretcher. If you find it comfortable, then go ahead and spoil yourself! Most people get a self-inflating mat for these, it just comes down to different specifics and what they're looking for. If you like the Exped, then go for it!

G'day Kirsten,

I just had a quick try for you. I'm 181cm tall and my head touched the mesh of the Oztent Jet Tent Bunker XL Stretcher but it didn't quite touch the polyester. If you're much taller than me then you might have an issue. 

G'day Mark,

You raise some fantastic observations. As you've already mentioned, the reason for the difference in the fabric is due to increased weight and the strain that it puts on the frame. I agree that it would be fantastic if both models were in a poly cotton canvas and this is something I'll certainly pass on to Oztent.

They also don't use YKK zips in either model. In saying this, we don't often see Oztent stretchers returned for zipping complaints.

G'day Baz, 

The main difference between the two is that the polycotton canvas and polyester is that the canvas will be a little bit more breathable, and it’s also generally a heavier duty fabric. Both fabrics are completely waterproof, so they will perform the same out in the elements.

G'day Greg, 

I've just double checked with the display model, and I've found that the walls/roof of the Jet Tent Bunker XL Stretcher is sewn onto the base of this stretcher, so you won't be able to use it as a standalone stretcher with a swag Greg. 

G'day Graeme, 

The Megamat 10LXW will work nicely in the Jet Tent Bunker XL, and definitely add a lot in terms of comfort and insulation! A great choice :)