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Therm-a-Rest

NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad

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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)

$219.95

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  • Check current price at Cascade Designs
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad
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From Therm-a-Rest

The maker's own description.

Quieter, thicker and even more versatile than its predecessor, the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX is the best rectangular shaped all-around ultralight air pad.

Specs

Brand
Therm-a-Rest
Weight
540 g · 19.0 oz
R-value
4.5
Dimensions
not published by the manufacturer
Size
Regular Wide
  • R Value — Source: manufacturer · checked 2026-10-21

Weight vs. category

This product19.0 oz
Category average17.4 oz

10% heavier than the category average.

How it measures up

Against every one of the sleeping pads in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.

Weight
1.19 lb (540 g)
Lighter than 38% of 26 in the register · #16 lightest
+11% vs the median 1.07 lb
Price
$219.95
Cheaper than 18% of 22 priced · #18 cheapest
+113% vs the median $103.20 · $11.55/oz (median $4.15/oz)
R-value
4.5
Higher than 64% of 25 rated
median 3.6

The lightest of the sleeping pads on record is Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT at 13.1 oz — 170 g less.

The cheapest is Gossamer Gear Torso Foam Pad - 3/8" at $33.00 — $186.95 less.

See every one of the sleeping pads, ranked →

RidgeNote verdict

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad is listed in the Sleeping Pads & Mats category. Its listed weight is 10% heavier than the category average. The manufacturer list price is $219.95.

Similar — lighter or cheaper

Sea to Summit

Ultralight Women's Insulated Air Sleeping Pad

16.9 oz · MSRP $107.40 · lighter · cheaper

NEMO

Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad

15.5 oz · MSRP $199.95 · lighter · cheaper

NEMO

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

14.6 oz · MSRP $59.95 · lighter · cheaper

Compared with

Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.

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  • NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad vs Static V Base Sleeping Pad

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Ranked

What Is the Lightest Backpacking Sleeping Pad in 2026?

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Ranked

Which Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad Is Lightest in 2026?

RidgeNote compares nine Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads from the 367 g NeoAir XLite NXT to the 1996 g MondoKing, ranked by weight, R-value and price per ounce.

View all guides →
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)

$219.95

Check current price at Cascade Designs