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NEMO Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated vs Neve Gear Waratah 28

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

NEMO Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated is the lighter option — 347 g lighter than the Neve Gear Waratah 28 (54% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec NEMO Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated Neve Gear Waratah 28
Weight 298 g · 0.298 kg · 0.66 lb 645 g · 0.645 kg · 1.42 lb
Brand NEMO Neve Gear
Category Sleep System Sleep System
NEMO Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated
298 g

Lightest insulated inflatable sleeping pad on the market. Trapezoidal baffles eliminate cold spots; inflates in under 60 seconds with pump sack.

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Neve Gear Waratah 28
645 g

Ultralight 28F down quilt with 850-fill duck down, 10D nylon taffeta shell and pad-strap system at a strong value.

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NEMO Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated vs Neve Gear Waratah 28: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the NEMO Tensor Elite Ultralight Insulated wins — at 298 g it is 347 g (54%) 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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