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NEMO Fillo Elite vs Nemo Switchback

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

NEMO Fillo Elite is the lighter option — 328 g lighter than the Nemo Switchback (80% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec NEMO Fillo Elite Nemo Switchback
Weight 82 g · 0.082 kg · 0.18 lb 410 g · 0.410 kg · 0.90 lb
Brand NEMO Nemo
Category Sleep System Sleep System
NEMO Fillo Elite
82 g

Ultralight foam-inflatable hybrid pillow. Weighs under 3 ounces for comfortable camp sleeping.

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Nemo Switchback
410 g

Accordion-style foam pad. R-value 2.0. Budget-friendly.

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NEMO Fillo Elite vs Nemo Switchback: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the NEMO Fillo Elite wins — at 82 g it is 328 g (80%) lighter than the Nemo Switchback (410 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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