| Thermarest Neo Air All Season |
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Lightweight, durable and extremely warm, the NeoAir All Season mattress is the ultimate solution to year-round backcountry comfort. Patent-pending Triangular Core Matrix™ technology creates over 100 internal cells and Reflective Barriers trap warm air, resulting in an incredibly high R-value without the weight or bulk of conventional insulation.
Durable fabrics and construction give the All Season mattress the strength to stand up to rugged conditions throughout the year. Pump sack and repair kit included
Our Verdict
Insulated airbeds offer a great combination of comfort, low weight and small pack size - in many ways they are now the ideal sleeping mat. Some people however prefer self inflating mats because if their mat develops a leak there is still a piece of foam to lie on, if your airbed develops a leak you have nothing.
Other people find they sometimes roll off an airbed and prefer a thinner mat between them and the ground.
The lightest of the Thermarest NeoAir use very light fabrics which have been reported to make a 'crinkle' sound as you move around on them - they are likened to sleeping on a crisp packet - my experience is that this is minimal - after using a NeoAir for a couple of years I didn't realise it crinkled until someone pointed it out to me! Now I know - I still don't notice it when kipping down.
There are now five types of NeoAir sleeping mat with differing weights and insulation values, and each type comes in a range of sizes. We've summarised the full range for comparison in the following table, the weights are based on the Regular sized mat for each type:
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Weight
(Reg mat)
|
Pack Size
(Reg Mat)
|
R-Value |
Comment |
| NeoAir XTherm |
430g/15oz |
23 x 10cm |
5.7 |
The warmest version for 4 season use, uses same fabric as Xlite on top - so may be crinkly (noisy) |
| NeoAir XLite |
350g/12oz |
23 x 10cm |
3.2 |
The lightest version, lowest durability, may slide about a bit and material crinkles (noisy). |
| Womens NeoAir XLite |
310g/11oz |
23 x 10cm |
3.9 |
Womens version of the ligthest mat - slightly higher insulation and shorter than to standard X-Lite. |
| NeoAir Trekker |
570g/1lb 4oz |
23 x 11cm |
2.0 |
Durable option, material will not make a noise and feels softer than other NeoAir. Not much insulation value compared to others but enough for 3 season use. Trekker offers 'LT' size (63 x 119cm) 'Wide/short'. |
| NeoAir All Season |
540g/1lb 3oz |
23 x 11.5cm |
4.9 |
Durability and warmth - fabric doesn't rustle. |
Features
- Year-Round Warmth: Patent-pending technology traps warm air to provide a high degree of warmth.
- Light and Compact: NeoAir technology allows the All Season mattress to be lighter and more packable than mattresses filled with conventional insulation.
- Extra Comfort: Stable construction and 2.5-inch thickness offer greater comfort for a full night of sleep.
- Lasting Performance: The All Season mattress can be inflated directly without the worry of exhaled moisture wetting insulation and decreasing performance
Specification
| |
Medium |
Regular |
Large |
| Weight |
510g |
568g |
738g |
|
Weight inc. Repair kit
& stuffsack/pump
|
586g |
644g |
818g |
| Size |
51 x 168cm |
51 x 183cm |
63 x 196cm |
| Rolled Size |
20.3 x 12 cm |
20.3 x 12cm |
28 x 12cm |
| R-Value |
4.9 |
4.9 |
4.9 |
| Thickness |
6.3 cm |
6.3cm |
6.3cm |
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