Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad vs Ether Light XT Insulated

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 7 g (0.2 oz).

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Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

Ether Light XT Insulated

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Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

NEMO

Ether Light XT Insulated

Sea to Summit

Weight
14.6 oz
14.9 oz
MSRP
$59.95
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R-value
2
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Price per ounce
$4.10/oz
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Retailers
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Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

With Switchback, NEMO has redefined the classic closed-cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry-leading packed size. This pad features hexagonal nodes molded with dual-density Axiotomic foam to create Hypnoelastic zones that conform to your body in a perfect balance of comfort and support. Rectangular, 72 by 20 inches in the Regular size, and it folds rather than inflates.

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Ether Light XT Insulated

Extra-thick 4-inch, lightweight air mattress provides a plush, women’s-specific sleeping surface for 3-season (3.5 R-Value) backpacking, camping, and bike touring. Single-layer Air Sprung Cell construction mimics a spring mattress; women’s pad is cut narrower at the shoulders and wider around the hips and knees.

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