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NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions vs Nemo Tensor Ultralight

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

Nemo Tensor Ultralight is the lighter option — 142 g lighter than the NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions (29% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions Nemo Tensor Ultralight
Weight 482 g · 0.482 kg · 1.06 lb 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand NEMO Nemo
Category Sleep System Sleep System
NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions
482 g

Four-season insulated air pad delivering an 8.5 R-value at just 17oz. Among the lightest extremely well-insulated backpacking pads. Regular mummy.

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Nemo Tensor Ultralight
340 g

Ultralight inflatable pad with minimal noise. R-value 3.5.

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NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions vs Nemo Tensor Ultralight: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nemo Tensor Ultralight wins — at 340 g it is 142 g (29%) lighter than the NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions (482 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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