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NEMO - Quasar 3D Insulated Lightweight Sleeping Pad
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"I’m a 200lb side and stomach sleeper and it’s thick enough to get me off the ground without having to be super firm ... and wider than other backpacking pads. ... it’s the only pad I’ve found that I actually sleep well on. ... it’s comfortable."
"it was a game changer to my previous mattress simply due to the height. ... I’m an active female plus-size side sleeper, so I need space and height."
"The Nemo is more comfortable than either for me."
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"I’ve always struggled to sleep in the backcountry. Especially if I’m trying to go light. ... And this pad changed the game for me."
"lightweight"
"packs small and light"
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"I've been using it for about five years, take it out 2-3 trips a year, up to four or five nights each time. It hasn't failed me in any sense."
"I bought it for backpacking but for the last 3 months I’ve used it just about every night to be next to my dog."
"Now that Nemo has finally fixed the massive leaking problems they had on the 2022 and earlier pads I can recommend them."
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"It works super well even in the winter"
"Good r value"
"It’s pretty light ... insulated for cooler temperatures ... rolls up relatively small for portability"
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"I inflate it on day one, it stays inflated the entire time, do not have to top it up."
"I've been using it for about five years, take it out 2-3 trips a year, up to four or five nights each time. It hasn't failed me in any sense."
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"takes up more pack space and weight"
"Currently rocking a NEMO which is heavy (17 oz)"
"It’s not lightweight"
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"Now that Nemo has finally fixed the massive leaking problems they had on the 2022 and earlier pads I can recommend them."
"My Nemo is still functional but I did have to patch it up once."
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"I upgraded from an older therm-a-rest to a Nemo, it is thick, warm, and comfy but noisy!"
"It's a little "crinkly" sounding"
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"The other two have a slippery surface that makes the last 1" on each side unusable since you slide off it anyway. ... the slipperiness is annoying for me since it just allows my leg to slide back down/off the pad (this is why I tried and ultimately moved away from the Nemo)."
bendersfembot 1.0I have been using my nemo quasar 3d insulated reg wide for about 5 years and a lot of nights in many temps and terrains without issue. R value is only 3.3, so it's not a good winter pad but great for summer and side sleeping. Also, it is the quietest pad i have ever used. I have an inflation video if you want to see it in a 2-man tent.
Dutchstorm 1.0I have an insulated Nemo quasar long and wide version and I gotta say. It’s the best pad I’ve used. I’ve always struggled to sleep in the backcountry. Especially if I’m trying to go light. Or at least as light as I see fit. And this pad changed the game for me.
ollirulz 0.5nemo quasar 3d insulated works well for me. around 150. good sleeps is important
Shroomasaurus_rex 0.5I have the NEMO quasar and absolutely LOVE it. I’m a 200lb side and stomach sleeper and it’s thick enough to get me off the ground without having to be super firm and wider than other backpacking pads. It’s definitely gonna be smaller than the Exped but it’s the only pad I’ve found that I actually sleep well on. I bought it for backpacking but for the last 3 months I’ve used it just about every night to be next to my dog. It’s pretty light, insulated for cooler temperatures, rolls up relatively small for portability, and it’s comfortable. Checked every box for me, and I’m insanely picky. Checked it out on YouTube
The comment for brandoldme was spot on. I personally have the NEMO Quasar insulated pad and I absolutely love it. Nice and thick and I’m a heavier side sleeper so it’s the only one I’ll recommend for the best bend of comfort and weight. Not the smallest or lightest on the market but it will definitely still in the backpacking category.
slitchbapper 0.5Nemo Quasar 3d Insulated is an option. A few size and width options and a very thick pad. I sleep quite comfortable on it.
defish_90-14 0.4From my experience only (cuz we all sleep naturally warmer or colder than others), my EE 950 fill 20* keeps me toasty warm at 30* ambient temp with my older Nemo 3.2R pad. I plan to replace my pad with something more like 5R or more and 4” as I’m a side sleeper. I’ve used this quilt on warmer nights and sticking a leg out is a great technique for comfort
Appropriate-Lettuce 0.4I love my quasar, but I’ve also never had it get a hole on a trip
Backpacker_billy97 0.4I prefer the quasar sleep pad to the STS option - but that’s a personal preference thing. Sleeping bag or quilt definitely isn’t something to skimp on. When I first started, I bought a sub 150 sleeping bag and quickly found out its “rating” wasn’t even close. Wife and I were in the same boat years ago. We went “cheap ish” with gear and quickly realized we wanted to upgrade certain things. Looking back - we wished we just went with the good gear from the get go (of course, if funds allow) - because we ended up rebuying the gear we actually wanted shortly after, and spent money on the “cheaper” gear that we didn’t like that then felt like a waste. We would have saved money if we just bought the nicer kit in the beginning.
How much weight is too much for you, though? I’m a larger guy (230lbs) and find the tensor uncomfortable. It’s usable, but I don’t sleep great on it. My wife has the quasar and it’s way more comfy for me. Recently, I said screw it and tried an Exped Ultra mat. It’s quite large, and has some weight to it. BUT I sleep better than I ever have in the backcountry. So it’s my luxury item - and I’ll gladly carry the extra weight for the improved sleep I get.
I totally recommend the quasar. I think it’s a great balance of size, weight, and comfort. My wife is a side sleeper and loves it. The extra thickness definitely helps if you are a side sleeper. She’s small. Loves the quasar. Hates my tensor - just for the side sleeping. For what it’s worth!
bungalowpeak 0.4Hah...I do overnights with the same tent. Nice and roomy at least. Good news, it's not just huge it's also heavy! I did go with an on sale Nemo Quasar 3d pad. That helped weight and space some.
CBC_North 0.4I’ve got one of their ultra lite pads. It’s the most comfortable pad I’ve used that wasn’t self-inflating. I’m a side sleeper and prefer it over both my nemo quasar and nemo tensor.
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