| Thermarest Neo Air Trekker |
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New for 2011: The surprisingly light and compact NeoAir Trekker air mattress offers exceptional comfort and durability for maximum versatility. Our patent-pending Triangular Core Matrix technology creates over 100 internal cells to provide ample three-season warmth without the bulk of added insulation, while providing the most stable night’s rest of any air mattress made.
A rugged polyester bottom boosts all-purpose durability and a supple polyester top is the right choice for those seeking to trim weight, not comfort. Stuff sack 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)
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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
- Comfortable: Internal truss system stabilises mattress for unmatched stability and comfort.
- Compact & Lightweight: Manually-inflated design allows significant weight savings and compact, go-anywhere storage
- Durable: Rugged fabrics provide added protection from punctures and abuse, adding versatility.
- Warm: Patent-pending triangular Core Matrix technology provides twice the warmth of other uninsulated air mattresses.
Specification
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Torso Large |
Regular |
Large |
| Weight |
450g |
570g |
730g |
| Size |
63 x 119cm |
51 x 183cm |
63 x 195cm |
| Rolled Size |
28 x 8cm |
23 x 10cm |
28 x 11cm |
| R-Value |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Thickness |
6.3cm |
6.3cm |
6.3cm |
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