Exped synmat UL 9 vs Therma Rest Neoair XTherm MAX

[Fishforfun]

I've read a bunch of threads on here and I've narrowed my choices for a new pad down to the Exped UL9 and the Therma Rest Neoair Max. Anyone have anything to sway one way or another? Would these be considered direct competitors?

 

[mtwarden]

I think they are probably competitors and similar- similar size, r values of 6 and 5.7 respectively and weights are relatively close- 28.5 oz vs 23 oz (XTherm being lighter)

I own and use a XTherm and have nothing but good things to say about it, have not used the Exped. I also have experience with Cascade Designs (Thermarest, MSR, etc) warranty and customer service and have to say it's probably the best in the business.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Have both but always pack the UL. JUST MORE COMFY.

 

[Historybuff]

Love my exped. Very comfy.

 

[1signguy]

I have the XTherm but started looking online for a Exped UL 9 and it looks like they are discontinued at a number of retailers and/or out of stock. Wonder if they are coming out with a new generation or if they are just having trouble keeping up with demand...

 

[INgunner54]

I have the XTherm but started looking online for a Exped UL 9 and it looks like they are discontinued at a number of retailers and/or out of stock. Wonder if they are coming out with a new generation or if they are just having trouble keeping up with demand...

The UL 9 Is now called the Synmat UL Winter, got this info from Live2Hunts review thread.

 

[Fishforfun]

The UL 9 Is now called the Synmat UL Winter, got this info from Live2Hunts review thread.

This is correct. It definitely caused a few confusing days for me as well.

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