Nemo Tensor Elite vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Regular
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightest inflatable sleeping pad on market at only 8.9 oz. Premium insulated design for backpacking.
Ultralight sleeping pad at 250g (regular). R-value 2.3, only 2.5 inches thick, ideal for ultralight backpacking.
Building a pack? Add either one to your HikeLoad list, or drop its weight into the base weight calculator, and see what it does to your total weight.
HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Nemo Tensor Elite vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Regular: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Regular wins — at 250 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Nemo Tensor Elite (251 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.