How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker Sleeping Pad
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A better choice for backpacking in warmer climates, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker sleeping pad adds a level of comfort and durability to this already lightweight air mattress.
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Pad Thickness (in.)
2.5 inches
- Therm-a-Rest combines advanced, patent-pending technology and material with decades of experience to offer a lightweight, warm and incredibly compactible sleeping pad
- Offering twice the warmth of other uninsulated sleeping pads, internal baffling reduces convection heat loss between a warm body and cold ground much like a dual-pane window
- Innovative baffling also creates an internal truss system that minimizes the movement of air; shift less and rest better!
- Supple, yet rugged 75-denier textured polyester fabric on top and a durable 100-denier polyester on the bottom provide a quiet sleep surface
- Thermal efficiency without added down or fiber insulation saves weight and allows the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker to pack down small; stuff sack is included
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| R-Value | 2.0 |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 2.5 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
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KBH
San Francisco
Comfortable but loud!
12 years ago
I bought this sleeping pad in the large for my boyfriend(6'200lbs) and I've also used it backpacking myself(5'7"130lbs) since it's so light and compact. It is much more comfortable than my old Women's Thermarest sleeping pad and would be perfect if it wasn't so loud! My boyfriend tosses and turns a bit and it sounds like someone abusing a bag of potato chips. Not to mention it takes a lot of breathes to inflate. I recently purchased an Exped Synmat 7 and we both found my pad to be more comfortable (verticale baffling), quieter, and easier to inflate. While the NeoAir is lighter, I think we'll end up exchanging this for an Exped Synmat so we can both get a good nights sleep! If the noise isn't an issue for you, I would still recomend this pad.
Yes , I recommend this product
Ishmiel Lounsbury
Santa Barbara CA
I wanted to like this pad!
12 years ago
I purchased my Neo Air (Reg) about 4 months ago and have used it about 8 times. I really wanted to like this sleeping pad.. and I was so sure when I purchaded it that i would.. The problem I am having with this pad is its narrowness (20 inches wide) to thickness ratio .. The 2.5 inches thick pad feels so good when i first lay down, but within a few hours I find my arms are hanging off the edge of the pad with no were to go. When I try to rest my arms on the ground I find my self rolling off the pad. I keep having to pull my ams in and readjusting.. I am tall and thin ( 6 feet tall, 155 pounds.) For me this would be a great pad for if it were 3 inches wider...
No, I do not recommend this product
HannaBean
Lansing, MI
Great investment in a good night's sleep
13 years ago
Before I bought this guy, I had self-inflating that got up to about 3 inches in thickness. While I LOVED that one for comfort and convenience (not having to inflate is nice), this sleeping pad inflates to 2.5 inches and weighs just a fraction of what that one did. It's light, it's really comfortable, and it only takes about a minute-and-a-half to inflate (at a decent, don't-feel-light-headed-after-blowing-it-up pace). I would also say that, for an inflatable, this feels very sturdy a durable. I never felt like I was gonna pop this, even when I knelt on it while getting all my gear in order in my tent. Very much worth the investment in weight-savings, comfort and durability.
Yes , I recommend this product
estunum
San Diego, CA
Perfect Sleeping Pad
13 years ago
This thing is perfect. I cannot say much more. It's is comfortable and warm. Some may complain about it not being warm on colder climates (directly on snow) but this isn't for that. Here's the thing though. I do not like the NeoAir All Season for a couple of reasons. First is the thinner material, I would not feel comfortable placing it directly on the ground, but this one without a doubt. Two, the noise; it isn't a bid deal but it makes the noise of a space blanket it is why it is as 4 season. This being a 3 season, I would definitely take it for colder climates. My thinking is that laying down a space blanket first, then this pad, then you got yourself a 4 season pad my friend.
Yes , I recommend this product
Search4u
Bay Area, CA
Demolished my early rising habit!
14 years ago
After 8 years my old Therm-a-Rest died of hard use and old age so I was happy to have a excuse to upgrade. I have a life long habit of early rising and as a member of a wilderness search & rescue unit I use my gear a lot so a good nights sleep in the field is a very high priority to me. After a week of nights on the NeoAir Trekker...a HUGE upgrade on comfort, but beware it will really test any habit to raise early!...it's just flat out comfortable with no "buts". A great balance of size(blown up & compressed), comfort, warmth and well worth the price, especially if you spend a lot of nights in the dirt.
Yes , I recommend this product
bobhughes7
Post Falls, Idaho
Quantum sleep
14 years ago
Initial report: Quantum leap in the evolution of the sleeping pad. I've had most every model of Thermo-Rest since the grey closed cell pad (I'm 70+) I still backpack 7 or 8 times/yr in the Pac NW. I also use my pad nightly on the floor. I also use it 2xdaily as a meditation zafu cushion. My pack weighs least than 30 pounds; even at that I opted for the Luxury Base camp Thermo-Rest weighing 120 oz. Ugh. So, with the NeoAir Trekker I've cut 100 oz (that's 6 lbs Folks! Quantum leap!!!) Would have gone for the yellow NeoAir (which is a tad lighter and better R-value) had it not been for all the negative reviews about leaks) Thanks reviewers. The jury is still out on the durability issue.
Yes , I recommend this product
expatworldtraveler
Va
Great Pad
12 years ago
What a great sleeping pad! I've owned mine for over a year now and I love it. I had previously owned another therm-a-rest sleeping pad that was designed for women (I'm a female) and that pad was not comfortable for whatever reason. I returned that one for this one. This has been a great choice. I've slept on this thing at least 40x in a year and every time I wake up or lay down to sleep, I think... man, along with my pillow (Thermarest Compressible Pillow) this is awesome! I love sleeping on this after a long backpacking trip and my back is a little achy from the weight of my pack. This thing is lightweight, packs small and great for backpacking, staying as a guest at a friends house who doesn't have a spare bed, car camping, etc. This does take a little more time to blow up than my previous same brand pad, but it's worth the extra 20-seconds of effort. I usually don't fill it up all the way and I'm more comfortable. If I am car camping, I put a yoga mat under it and find that the yoga-mat significantly decreases the noise it makes when I roll over. The noise also decreases over time. I've recommended this pad to family and friends who have also purchased it and love it. I've also recommended this pad to people in my backpacking Meetup group and they have also been pleased with it. If I were looking at replacing this pad, I would opt for the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad - Women's because it's a little lighter, but I'd go back to this one if it isn't as comfortable. I highly recommend this pad!
Yes , I recommend this product
-ONE-
Perkasie, PA
Extremely Happy With Purchase
14 years ago
Just what I was looking for. I almost purchased the origional NeoAir but was hesitant due to the 'crinkle noise' reviews. This model has most the benefits of the Yellow NeoAir but has the regular Thermarest (quiet when you move around) fabric. I opted for the Large Torso that keeps the weight down to 16oz but gives the sleeper a nice wide 25" width. Besides the 2.5" of air between me and the ground, I am also comforted by the peace of mind that the more durable fabric offers. It is well put together and I have used it several trips already. (Less money than the 'Yellow' Model to Boot!)
Yes , I recommend this product
Inga's Adventures
Kenwood, CA
Light and comfortable
12 years ago
Going light weight can have it's costs but with the Neo Air comfort is not one of them. After years of backpacking with a full size luxury Thermorest I decided to go light weight. This pad is so small when deflated you can stow it any where in your pack. It took 25-30 breathes to inflate and was super comfortable during a 9 day trip once you find the perfect amount of air needed for your body. Just stretch out after inflation and slowly release air until it's perfect. My bag has straps that go around the pad to keep you from rolling off as it is fairly narrow.
Yes , I recommend this product
jaeestrada
San Francisco, CA
Complete upgrade from the old NeoAir
13 years ago
I had the older NeoAir, you know, the yellow one. Well, it developed 4+ holes in it from packing it in the stuff sack. The problem with that one was that the seams were melted together and that melting caused some areas to be jagged and sharp. So, every time I packed it down it would rub against itself and cause pinholes. Sucked. I was totally hesitant to get the trekker. I kept thinking it would be just as prone to failure. BUT, it's pretty dang nice! 1000 times more durable in my opinion. CONS: The fraking stuff sack sucks, it's huge for the pad. So when you get the pad all nice and tight and stuff it in the sack, it just expands again. They could have made the stuff sack smaller. Other than that, it rocks!
Yes , I recommend this product
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