Nemo Tensor Ultralight vs Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt 26F

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

Nemo Tensor Ultralight is the lighter option — 114 g lighter than the Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt 26F (25% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Nemo Tensor Ultralight	Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt 26F
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb
Brand	Nemo	Western Mountaineering
Category	Sleep System	Sleep System

Nemo Tensor Ultralight

340 g

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

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Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt 26F

454 g

First quilt from Western Mountaineering. 850fp European down, rated to 26F. 10D/12D shell. Extremely packable at 454g. Premium craftsmanship.

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Nemo Tensor Ultralight vs Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt 26F: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nemo Tensor Ultralight wins — at 340 g it is 114 g (25%) lighter than the Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt 26F (454 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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