Is the Thermarest XTherm NXT Still the king of pads?

[Macchina]

This pad has always been recommended since it's launch. I know the NXT version is supposed to be quieter, but I still read a lot of complaints of comfort with the horizontal baffles.

Has anything come out in the past year or two that is more comfortable (but still packs rather small) than the Xtherm for temps down to 15°F? I'll be using this pad mostly between freezing and 50° but we have always have the risk of a super cold front during hunting season.

I've been looking at the Nemo Tensor All-Season (R5.4) and Extreme (R8.5), STS Ether Light XT Extreme (R6.2), and REI Helix (R4.9).

My ideal size is a Regular Wide (24"-25" wide)

 

[Cyril]

I believe it is still the best when comparing R value and weight of pad. That said I find the exped ultra pads to be more comfortable for me and for my partner(no crinkle sound). Run a 5R wide mummy for most fall back pack trips or weight restricted trips. Run a 7R wide for car camping. Would like to pickup a 1R wide for summer camping but just haven’t yet.