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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Once again shattering the ceiling of low weight, surprising warmth and packability, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad sets a new standard for gram-counting backpackers and adventure racers.
- Therm-a-Rest combines advanced, patent-pending technology and material with decades of experience to offer a virtually weightless, warm and incredibly compactible sleeping pad
- New streamlined shaped and advanced fabrics reduce the weight—almost 15% lighter than the original
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite incorporates a patent-pending reflective layer that returns heat back to your body and creates dual air pockets that conserve warmth
- Pad incorporates a patent-pending welded-nylon grid of chambers for high warmth and low weight
- Working together with the reflective layer, the innovative construction creates over 100 internal cells that trap warm air and return heat to your body for year-round warmth
- Innovative baffling creates an internal truss system that minimizes the movement of air. Shift less and rest better!
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad includes a stuff sack and repair kit
Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (30)
- Packs easily (26)
- Comfortable (24)
- Compact (24)
- Warm (19)
Cons
- Uncomfortable (4)
- Difficult to inflate (3)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (26)
- 3 season use (23)
- Car camping (7)
- 4 season camping (5)
- Cold conditions (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (20), Casual/ recreational (8)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (27), Comfort driven (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (31)
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
This pad is very lightweight and a breeze to carry. However, it is not that comfortable. The edges taper down, so it's easy to slide off the pad. Also, the material is very crinkly, so it makes all kinds of noise every time you move during the night. If you sleep like a corpse, it's probably OK, but if you toss and turn like me, the noise and the tendency to slide off the pad may get on your nerves.
I ended up returning it and purchasing a Big Agnes Q-CORE SL, which weighs six ounces more, but costs the same and is way more comfortable.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
I've been using the Thermorest XLite for an entire backpacking season which totaled over 30 nights on the trail. The XLite is extremely comfortable and it only weighs 13 oz including the stuff sack. It seems like it would be prone to puncture so I never take it out of the stuff sack outside of my tent. It is not self-inflating but it doesn't take all that much to inflate it.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Not Warm
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
A friend used the NeoAir on our Lake Tahaoe to Yosemitee trip two summers ago. He raved about how warm and comfrtable it was. So, I bought one for myself.
I was a little taken aback when I discovered that the mat weighs 13 oz and not the 12 advertised. Perhaps the previous model which was not 'non-slip' weighs 12 oz.
I've slept on it two nights now. It has been uncomfortable from the get go. It is almost bearable if there is so little air in it that my butt or hip barely touches the ground. The logitudinal tubed gave a "high centered" feeling so I continualy felt I was going to roll off it on perfectly level ground. It is long enough but too narrow. When lying on my back my arms rest on the ground instead of the mat. Granted I'm built more like a troll than an elf. Even so, my slightly wider Exped synmat 7 UL and Thermomax mats are far more comfortable. The non slip surface sticks like glue so it is a little difficult to roll over on it.
The NeoAir and the Exped claim the same "R" rating but the NeoAir is colder to sleep on.
I had high hopes for the NeoAir. The NeoAir is on its way back to REI.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
Best sleeping pad ever. Expensive? What is a good nights sleep worth? Sleep well and hit the trail refreshed and ready to go. Also packs down smaller than your water bottle and only weighs 12oz. It's krinkly? Not when it's aired up and you are lying on it. Spend the extra money for a good nights sleep in the back country, and it's made in the USA!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
Cons
- Not Warm
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
I just bought the latest version with the non slip top. The first thing I found out was that the regular weighs 13 oz not the 12 as advertised (I weighed it with 2 different scales). It is really noisy to sleep on. I've only used it once but it was uncomfortable to sleep on. I could not get the right amount of inflation although I fiddled with it all night. i'm a side sleeper and rolling over was tough becase the non slip coating was like glue. I've been using an Insulmat for years and have always been comfortable on it. Time will tell if the NeoAir is right for me.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
I took this pad on a NOLS Lightweight course in the Winds in July 2011. It got shredded on night two when I used it as a seat on a lakeside rock. Probably over 75 microscopic holes. I stopped counting patches at 54. On two prior trips it was awesome. The biggest benefit is that it packs down to a grapefruit size at half the weight. I'll buy another for the weight, comfort and size but I'll never let it touch the ground.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Cold Conditions
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
I had tried another pad previous to this one and my hip was digging into the ground all night. I took it back and paid the extra cash for this guy. Money well spent. This thing is comfortable, small and warm. Im slightly skeptical about the longterm durability of this as the material is quite thin and seams like it would rip or puncture easily. So far so good though. I cant get over the added warmth it offers for an air mattress. Highly recommend this product
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Crackles When You Move
- Difficult To Inflate
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Climbing
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
Excellent alternative to heavier, bulkier sleeping pads, and doesn't sacrifice comfort. But if you need better insulation, consider the NeoAir XTherm-- (close to the same weight, but much higher R-value!) Inflating the XLite by mouth is a bit of an ordeal, and puts wetness into the mattress. BUT Thermarest has an adapter that lets you use a plastic bag or stuff sack as an inflater "pump"-- light, and well worth the investment!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
- Packs Easily
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
- Difficult To Inflate
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Cold Conditions
- Winter Camping
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
I am so glad I upgraded to this new technology - it's half the weight of my old thermarest and is much more comfortable. It keeps my hip bone off the ground, so no more sore hips in the morning. It means you can be more flexible when choosing a campsite - hard granite? roots or pine cones? no problem. You won't feel a thing through this baby.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Small / Compact
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- 3 Season Camping
- 4 Season Camping
- Backpacking
Comments about Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad:
This is a awesome sleeping pad! I have been using this pad now for about six moths and feel that I have adequately tested well enough to write a review. I researched several sleeping pads prior to purchasing this one. My biggest requirements were light weight and comfortable. This sleeping pad easily meet both of those requirements. It is very thick when inflated but compresses very small. This is by far the best sleeping pad I have ever used. It is recommended as a three season sleeping pad. But I find it more than sufficient for four season use. I have used it several times in conjunction with a 20 degree down bag sleeping on top of snow in single digit temperatures, and found it worked very well in keeping me warm against the snow. The only downside to this sleeping pad is the price.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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