Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT vs Zpacks Zip Around Quilt 20°F
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight inflatable sleeping pad with R-value 4.5.
Full details →Down quilt rated to 20°F with 900-fill power down and 412g of fill. Unique zip-around attachment system. Popular choice for thru-hikers seeking versatility.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT vs Zpacks Zip Around Quilt 20°F: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT wins — at 354 g it is 258 g (42%) lighter than the Zpacks Zip Around Quilt 20°F (612 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.