Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad vs NeoAir XTherm NXT

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 25 g (0.9 oz).

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Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

NeoAir XTherm NXT

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Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

NEMO

NeoAir XTherm NXT

Therm-a-Rest

Weight
14.6 oz
15.5 oz
MSRP
$59.95
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R-value
2
7.3
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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NeoAir XTherm NXT

3-inch-thick ultralight air mattress trusted by alpinists and mountaineers looking for extra warmth and durability in the backcountry. Reflective ThermaCapture technology traps radiant heat while the Triangular Core Matrix construction minimizes convective heat loss providing a 7.3 R-value, ideal for extreme conditions.

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