NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad vs Neve Gear Waratah 28
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Top-tier ultralight inflatable sleeping pad with R-value 2.4 and 3-inch thickness. Quieter baffle construction with 10D Cordura nylon shell.
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Check price Full details →NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad vs Neve Gear Waratah 28: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad wins — at 240 g it is 405 g (63%) lighter than the Neve Gear Waratah 28 (645 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.
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