5/7/2023 0 Comments Neo air x lite![]() This pad is certainly not perfect (but no pad is). This pad is not as long as me but I don’t like having my head resting on the pad itself so the length of the pad works out well. I do appreciate the additional insulation this pad provides but being a hot sleeper this usually isn’t an issue. One additional bonus I didn’t even consider when making my purchase was the additional heat retention that this pad provides over the thinner options. The pad, when packed, is around the size of a one litre water bottle and the weight is minuscule. There are a huge number of inflatable mats available on the market now but my reason for choosing this particular mat was based on weight (360 grams for the regular size) and size as I try to become an ultralight hiker. I now sleep very comfortably in any position and even as a large male, the size of the regular sleeping pad works well for me. As expensive as this pad is, it has been one of the best financial outlays I have made on hiking equipment. Early in 2016, I bit the bullet and purchased the Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite mainly because I had a major shoulder injury caused by a rock climbing accident that forced the issue. ![]() Like most people of my age, I used a foam pad for a number of years and appreciated the Therm-a-rest Prolite series when it came out but found it still didn’t provide enough support when I slept on my side. This annoys my wife no end as she is a light sleeper so the more I toss and turn, the more I disturb her. By nature I am a side sleeper but given that I have had a number of shoulder injuries over the years, I have to regularly shift positions during the night from my back to one side and then the other. I started off with a foam pad followed by the Therm-a-rest Prolite before moving onto the NeoAir XLite pad (see the image below). For the discerning alpinist, thru-hiker or backcountry minimalist who's counting every ounce, there is simply no better choice to assure the kind of rest you need to enjoy tomorrow.For me the Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite was an evolutionary process. Softer fabrics bring better next-to-skin comfort and a boost in durability, all with no added weight. Our patent-pending technologies deliver that performance with minimal weight and less bulk than a one-liter water bottle. ![]() " The NeoAir XLite mattress delivers more warmth and comfort per ounce than any other three-season air mattress available. The pad includes a breath-saving pump sack, compact stuff sack and field repair kit. Like all Therm-a-Rest pads, the NeoAir XLite is made in market to ensure quality and minimize environmental impact. This pad is warm enough for use in most summer, spring, and fall conditions and we think is one of the most versatile three-season pads on the market.Īvailable in several sizes, including a roomy regular wide, the XLite features the high-performance WingLock valve, allowing the pad to inflate three times faster thanks to a larger opening and one-way inflation. This pad wins more awards and is Top Pick Award for Ultralight by OutdoorGearLab, because for 340g you won't have to sacrifice a thing when it comes to comfort and packed size. THERMAREST NeoAir XLite - this ultralight three season sleeping pad from Thermarest is one of the most popular ultralight sleeping pad on the market for its good weight to performance ratio.
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