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NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad vs Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F

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

NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad is the lighter option — 455 g lighter than the Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F (65% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F
Weight 240 g · 0.240 kg · 0.53 lb 695 g · 0.695 kg · 1.53 lb
Brand NEMO Equipment Outdoor Vitals
Category Sleep System Sleep System
NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad
240 g

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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Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F
695 g

15°F rated down quilt with integrated pad attachment straps and draft collar. Regular size for backpackers up to 6 ft.

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NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad vs Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad wins — at 240 g it is 455 g (65%) lighter than the Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt 15F (695 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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