Nemo Tensor Elite vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT 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.
Inflatable sleeping pad with R-value 4.5, 7.6cm thickness, Triangular Core Matrix baffles for warmth, and WingLock valve for fast inflation.
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Nemo Tensor Elite vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Regular: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nemo Tensor Elite wins — at 251 g it is 118 g (32%) lighter than the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Regular (369 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.