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NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad vs Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 25 g (0.9 oz).

Where to buy

Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad

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Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad

NEMO

Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

Sea to Summit

Weight
15.5 oz
14.6 oz
MSRP
$199.95
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R-value
5.4
3.6

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad if every ounce counts — 14.6 oz against 15.5 oz.
  • Choose the NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad for colder ground: R-value 5.4 against 3.6. The Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad's R 3.6 sits in the three-season band (R 2–3.9, to around freezing).
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad lighter than the Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad?
Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 25 g (0.9 oz).

NEMO Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad

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“Improving on the best-selling original Tensor line, Tensor All-Season offers greater warmth for four-season use without adding weight. Spaceframe baffle design creates stable support, and two suspended layers of Thermal Mirror film reflect body heat for a 5.4 R-value while eliminating the crinkling sound insulated air pads are known for.”
Full specs and prices for the Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad →

Sea to Summit Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

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“Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad The Ultralight XR Insulated Mat offers unmatched stability and comfort with 151 Air Sprung Cells that contour to your body, reducing pressure points. Its wider profile suits side sleepers, while hybrid 30/40D nylon and Ultrafresh-treated TPU laminate provide proven durability.”
Full specs and prices for the Ultralight XR Insulated Air Sleeping Pad →

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