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 Night owl posting,Subie driving, backpacking Dad who is perpetually trying to catch up to his kids on the trail.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 05/28/2012 : 11:06 PM
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I couldn't resist the promise of the new ThermaRest Neoair Xlite sleeping pad. A full size, 2.5 inch thick pad with decent insulating qualities for 12 oz. Got it home and it looks great. True weight in stuff sack is 370g. More incredible is the packed size:
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Edited by - ChuckLW on 05/29/2012 11:20 PM
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Campbell River, BC
Canada
759 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 05:33 AM
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| I got the NeoAir All Season which is very comfortable but it makes a 'crinkly' sound when you move around compared to self-inflatables. |
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Satirical photoshop junkie who frolics in the mountains of the Chilliwack River Valley
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
6908 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 08:11 AM
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| I was thinking of getting that one but opted for the Exped Synmat UL 7 instead. Let us know how it works for you. |
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Southern Vancouver Island, BC
Canada
230 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 08:12 AM
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| My only complaint about the NeoAir is the dimensions. They could have made it a bit shorter and a bit wider. |
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Qualicum Beach, BC
Canada
1305 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 8:37 PM
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I have the Exped 7 mat and like it, but I have since tried the NeoAir Xlite on snow for three days and thought it performed equal to the Exped, with much less weight and packed size. This is without any yellow foamy underneath.
My only beef with the NeoAir is that it won't self inflate and doesn't have any pump up system. Not a big deal to blow up by mouth, but it definitely introduces moisture into the mat. |
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Calgary
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Night owl posting,Subie driving, backpacking Dad who is perpetually trying to catch up to his kids on the trail.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2012 : 11:14 PM
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Originally posted by Osbos
My only complaint about the NeoAir is the dimensions. They could have made it a bit shorter and a bit wider.
They have a women's model that is shorter, a little wider in certain areas, warmer and about 10g lighter
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Maple Ridge, BC
Canada
344 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2012 : 11:43 AM
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| Please let me know how this works for you. I'm a bony and tall man with a serious bulk and lack of comfort issue when it comes to my current foamie. Looking for an alternative. |
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Finally stopping that crazy suffering that is ice, climbing to concentrate on great ski tours!
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 2:04 PM
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We have an original NeoAir, a new All-Season, and the X-Therm. The oldest model only has an R-Value of 2.5, so it's a summer mat. The newer models are warmer, and the X-Therm is VERY warm. I used the All-Season and the X-Therm this past winter, and they're both very desirable pads. The All-Season is a bit heavier than the X-Therm, and a little less warm, but is a more comfortable rectangular shape, where the X-Therm is a mummy shape.
The All-Season and X-Therm come with a stuff sack pump system, which I could use in the summer, but no way I'm taking all that time in the winter. I want my pad inflated NOW. I noticed no issues with having my slightly moist breath in either pad. |
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north van, bc
Canada
940 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2012 : 6:51 PM
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| as of last week mec still hasn't gotten any x-therms. they look neat. not sure where you got yours. |
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 6:58 PM
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I got mine online at REI. You do want to know the size you want..they come in S, M and Large all with different lengths and heights.
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Van, BC
Canada
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Posted - 05/31/2012 : 7:55 PM
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Originally posted by smac
as of last week mec still hasn't gotten any x-therms. they look neat. not sure where you got yours.
I was able to get my X-Therm at MEC about a month or so ago, so they've had them in, probably just sold out.
-Ryan
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Posted - 06/03/2012 : 05:44 AM
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CherryPilot,
I purchased a neo-lite for myself and one for my brother for his birthday....we initiated the Neo-lite experience with an overnighter into the Opal Creek area in Oregon. It rained the entire night.
Interestingly, his neo-lite worked as advertised....mine was incredibly warm and comfortable......(for an hour at a time) since it was leaking air.
I would recommend the neo-lite and guard it against any uneven ground underneath the tent. I even had a footprint in place. While it may have been manufacturer defect, I'm thinking at this point that it was the uneven ground...
The nice thing about this experience is that I had another Neo-lite in the same space that didn't have the same problems.
I was comfortable on the Neo-lite with overnight temps 45-50 in only a base layer and a "Cocoon" travel sheet on top of the Neo-Lite! Great Experience...I won't give up the neo-lite. I'm 6'2" 200 lbs and recommend it for larger bulk. |
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Posted - 06/04/2012 : 3:20 PM
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I have the original neoair and have used it winter camping with out issues. As well I have the Trekker and works great as well just slightly thicker material.
Sweet thanks billk
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Maple Ridge, BC
Canada
344 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 9:54 PM
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Originally posted by Coastal2011
CherryPilot,
I purchased a neo-lite for myself and one for my brother for his birthday....we initiated the Neo-lite experience with an overnighter into the Opal Creek area in Oregon. It rained the entire night.
Interestingly, his neo-lite worked as advertised....mine was incredibly warm and comfortable......(for an hour at a time) since it was leaking air.
I would recommend the neo-lite and guard it against any uneven ground underneath the tent. I even had a footprint in place. While it may have been manufacturer defect, I'm thinking at this point that it was the uneven ground...
The nice thing about this experience is that I had another Neo-lite in the same space that didn't have the same problems.
I was comfortable on the Neo-lite with overnight temps 45-50 in only a base layer and a "Cocoon" travel sheet on top of the Neo-Lite! Great Experience...I won't give up the neo-lite. I'm 6'2" 200 lbs and recommend it for larger bulk.
Thank you for the feedback.
My girlfriend bought one last week and I purchased a heavier cooler (cheaper) Big Agnes one because I'm a hot sleeper. But I think I'm going to do two nights of backyard camping one with each. I find the xlite much more stable which is appealing. |
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Posted - 06/05/2012 : 08:23 AM
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I've been using the original NeoAir recently, so far just for a three-day backpacking trip and a couple of overnighters.
Definitely warm enough for spring, comfortable (especially for a side-sleeper), and I don't have a problem with the size. And LIGHT!!!
However, I just noticed what seems to be a drop in pressure overnight. Might be due to air expansion/compression caused by temperature changes, but I'll have to check it out.
I've been seeing really mixed reviews on the durability of them though, so maybe I'm just getting paranoid. |
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