NEMO - Quasar 3D Insulated Lightweight Sleeping Pad
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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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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"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."
"I have a bad L5/S1 disc and I sleep like a baby on both my back and side."
"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."
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"It works super well even in the winter"
"Good r value"
"It's too hot for summer stuff"
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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"
"It’s not lightweight"
"Currently rocking a NEMO which is heavy (17 oz)"
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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)."
I 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.
r/WildernessBackpacking • How much better are “nice” sleeping pads? ->If it's a self inflating pad, are you adding any extra air to it? If you're not then there is part of your problem. It'll only recover so much as time goes on. I've used for a decade a Nemo cosmo insulated pad. It's now their quasar model. It's too hot for summer stuff so I use a nemo astro lite. From other comments you said your pad is a cedar ridge. Does it have a big "A" next to cedar ridge?
r/CampingGear • Need a better sleeping pad. Any suggestions? ->nemo quasar 3d insulated works well for me. around 150. good sleeps is important
r/bikepacking • Inflatable sleeping pad ->Nemo Quasar 3d Insulated is an option. A few size and width options and a very thick pad. I sleep quite comfortable on it.
r/CampingGear • Sleeping pad for kayak camping ->Hah...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.
r/bikepacking • Suggestions for smaller tent and pad? ->Megamat is wonderful but it's not fitting in a backpack, you'll have to take a second trip for it. It takes up a lot of space in the car even. I think you should check out the nemo quasar or (only during an REI sale) the REI helix. Something about the honeycomb pattern is really comfortable.
r/camping • Exped Megamat or alternative ->It’s not lightweight, but I’ve got the Nemo Quasar 3D and upgraded to the Zenbivy system with my sleeping bag. I’ve used the Nemo in Scotland last year and it was a game changer to my previous mattress simply due to the height. I got the Zenbivy in November, so I’ve only tested it at home, but it was lovely! Full set up test in April! I’m an active female plus-size side sleeper, so I need space and height.
r/wildcampingintheuk • Recommendations for Sleeping bag and Matt for a side sleep? ->I’ll second the trip to REI to test out sleeping pads. It helped us settle on the Nemo Quasar. I have a bad L5/S1 disc and I sleep like a baby on both my back and side.
r/camping • Bad back stomach sleeper what’s the best pad or air mattress for someone who sleeps on a Tempur-Pedic every night? ->I camp a lot with 2 large dogs (75 and 90 pounds). We use a Coleman double high air mattress or Coleman cot with air mattress when camping near the car. Been using the same ones for the last 4 years with no issues. Tried an intex air mattress once and was on the ground by morning. For hike in sites and backpacking I use a Nemo quasar and love it. Good r value, lightweight, and comfortable. If camping near the car you may want to look at Exped megamat. Ridiculously comfortable. For a knock off look for Lost Horizon brand on Amazon. It’s a foam and air combo and very popular. When it’s time to replace the air mattress on the cot that is likely what I’m going with.
r/CampingGear • Sleeping Pad question ->I’m fine side sleeping with a Nemo Tensor All Season. My wife uses a Nemo Quasar, which is definitely more comfy, but also colder and takes up more pack space and weight.
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