Sleeping pads Nemo tensor trail vs all season vs Therm-a-Rest neoair x lite

[Decker]

Looking to get another sleeping pad. My old klymit static v uninsulated got a hole in it during recent bear hunt. Wasn’t able to fix it, so time for a new one. I am 6’6” so would like extra space for comfort. This will be a multi use sleeping pad for while backpacking. It will mostly be early season hunts to mid season. I am a warm sleeper and I currently use a SG chilcoot bag if that matters. Currently looking at Nemo tensor trail (long wide),tensor all season (long wide)and therma-a-rest neoair xlite (large) but open to other options.

 

[K_pem]

I don't have any experience with the Tensor Trail, but just looking at the R value vs weight and cost, idk that I would even consider it. I do own the Tensor All Season (in a reg/wide) and a Xlite NXT (in a Reg mummy), I've also slept on the Xlite NXT in a Reg/Wide.

I'm also a warm sleeper but I use a quilt. I also tend to move around a lot when I sleep and do end upside sleeping a good bit, but I don't have any issues sleeping typically. My use is mostly earlier seasons, but I do have time on them in sub-freezing hunts.

IMO the All Season is more comfortable and has a better valve design, but it comes with a weight penalty (~6oz) especially compared to my Reg/mummy Xlite. It is not noticeably warmer to me despite the higher R value, but I do prefer the face material feeling against the skin slightly. I haven't had any durability issues with mine as of yet, but to be fair I don't feel like I have enough nights on it to really weigh in on that.

On the flip side I had an original Xlite for years and it is a bombproof pad, plenty warm and probably the lightest option that most would recommend, in any configuration, but it was loud and the original valve was terrible. Enter the NXT and they updated to help with noise, upgraded the valve and somehow managed to make it thicker and warmer without adding any weight. The NXT is definitely comfortable enough for me, even in the mummy configuration but I will admit I wish I had the wide.

All of that to say; I think if you're trying to count ounces and want a tried and true pad that is plenty warm for most all backpack hunting scenarios the Xlite is hard to beat. But if you were willing to sacrifice a few ounces of weight for a little bit of comfort/convenience, the All Season seems to be a solid choice also.

 

[westrnwild]

I have a Nemo Tensor. Don't recommend it. I gave it to my daughter. Works for her but she weighs 100lbs. For me I roll a bit to much and sleep on my side and I push through that pad. Not to mention with the way the baffles are it hurts my back.

I got a Big Agnes Rapide SL. Love it. Did a week on it Alaska MTN goat hunting was super comfortable. I got a wide or a long wide. But definitely my pick!

 

[coldsoup]

I like my Tensor and had a Thermarest previously but didn't like it since it was loud. If you're not opposed to adding a little weight, the NeoLoft could be a great option. I'm looking to adding that to my gear as well.

 

[Decker]

I like my Tensor and had a Thermarest previously but didn't like it since it was loud. If you're not opposed to adding a little weight, the NeoLoft could be a great option. I'm looking to adding that to my gear as well.

I’m not set on anything, just was the options I was looking at. But I’ll definitely give this a look