Exped
Exped Ultra 6.5R
$199.95
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Exped Ultra 6.5R vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REI Co-op Helix Insulated is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Helix Insulated
$169Cheaper
Which is better: the Exped Ultra 6.5R or REI Co-op Helix Insulated?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The REI Co-op Helix Insulated is the cheaper at $169.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Exped Ultra 6.5R | REI Co-op Helix Insulated |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.95 | $169 |
| Brand | Exped | REI Co-op |
| Released | — | — |
| R value | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Pad type | air | air |
| Weight grams | 440 | — |
| Thickness (cm) | 9 | — |
| Dimensions (cm) | 183 x 52 | 182.88 x 50.8 |
| Packed size (cm) | 23 x 11 | 25.4 x 12.7 |
| Insulation type | synthetic-fill | reflective-film |
| Inflation type | pump-sack | pump-sack |
| Shell denier | 20 | 30 |
| Shape | rectangular | mummy |
Sources — Exped Ultra 6.5R: exped.com (verified 2026-07-11). REI Co-op Helix Insulated: rei.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Exped Ultra 6.5R and REI Co-op Helix Insulated?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- R value: Exped Ultra 6.5R 6.9 vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated 4.9
- Dimensions (cm): Exped Ultra 6.5R 183 x 52 vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated 182.88 x 50.8
- Packed size (cm): Exped Ultra 6.5R 23 x 11 vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated 25.4 x 12.7
- Insulation type: Exped Ultra 6.5R synthetic-fill vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated reflective-film
- Shell denier: Exped Ultra 6.5R 20 vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated 30
- Shape: Exped Ultra 6.5R rectangular vs REI Co-op Helix Insulated mummy