Exped Ultra 6.5R vs Nemo Tensor Ultralight

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Nemo Tensor Ultralight is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the Exped Ultra 6.5R (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Exped Ultra 6.5R	Nemo Tensor Ultralight
Weight	360 g · 0.360 kg · 0.79 lb	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand	Exped	Nemo
Category	Sleep System	Sleep System

Exped Ultra 6.5R

360 g

All-season insulated air mat with R-6.9 warmth, 9cm thickness and quiet 20D recycled face fabric; mummy regular.

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Nemo Tensor Ultralight

340 g

Ultralight inflatable pad with minimal noise. R-value 3.5.

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Exped Ultra 6.5R vs Nemo Tensor Ultralight: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nemo Tensor Ultralight wins — at 340 g it is 20 g (6%) lighter than the Exped Ultra 6.5R (360 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest sleep system page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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