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It's subjective. I just upgraded from a klymit static v. My top 2 choices were the nemo tensor or the thermorest neoloft. I went with the tensor. I've used it on 11 nights in the last month. Absolutely love it. My buddy preferred the neoloft but hasn't bought it yet. I also got the nemo filo pillow. Huge upgrade from the sea to summit air pillow I had before.
I bought a Nemo Tensor last summer, the non insulated version and it's the least slippery sleeping pad I've used. I wonder if there is a different top layer. The big agnes I used previously was so slippery it was like they did it on purpose.
Nemo Tensor pads are good for side sleeper. I am 190cm and use the long/wide version.
I'm a hot sleeper fyi and I've stuck with my trusty NEMO Tensor non-insulated in regular wide (an older version at this point). They never let me down and they're fairly quiet if you roll around much. Ive used them for 3 season use in Florida (which for me is reversed; I used these in Fall, Winter, and Spring lol) And there are different r-value versions out now in 2025. But I've gotta admit the sleeping pad market has gotten much more competitive as of recently.
Solid start. Great choice on the bag, the Nemo pad and sleeping bag and stove. I have the same style stove and the big round end like the one you got vs the jet is definitely the way to go. For the sleeping pad I would make sure the long will fit where you need it. Definitely get the wide but I have the standard/wide and I’m 6’2 and it’s perfect. If you are above 6’2 and it will fit in your tent go with the long. Also, get a Nemo switchback to go under it. It acts as sorta a boxspring and make your night wayyyy more comfortable. For the sleeping bag I would recommend looking into quilts. If you are going to go the sleeping bag route the Nemo is the only way to go. However I had a Nemo sleeping bag and swapped it out for a quilt and never looked back. For the tent I would also recommend a trekking pole tent. Look into the Lanshan 1 or 2. I have the 1 and absolutely love it. Get the standard Not the pro!
Nemo Tensor in wide has been amazing for me as a side sleeper. Don't over inflate - you want to sink down into the pad a little. Also a full/puffy pillow is a must for any side sleeper.
I’ve had the older versions of tensor and xlite and I agree tensor is more comfy. If I buy again I’d do tensor in wide
I'm shorter but also fat af. Nemo Tensor regular wide is the best night's sleep I've ever had on the ground in the woods.
I've been using the Nemo you're looking at (the wide version) for a few months now, including nights that got below 0°C and cannot fault it. Using with a -8 quilt as I'm a front and side sleeper and I can honestly say I've never slept better in the field.
No worries. I forgot to mention the Nemo is fairly quiet, too - not as crinkly if you toss and turn a bit (I'm a restless sleeper, so it makes a difference for me)
My husband and I have the Nemo extra wide single but you buy 2 and they attach. We went with 2 because together they are the size of a queen size bed and they connect perfectly. Also we don't always came together so we can just take 1 if need be. The hey are ohhh so comfortable!!!! We love it. We've used it year round all over the place.
I actually went from the Klymit V to the Tensor trail wide and it’s a game changer imo. Super comfy pad.
Wide Tensor Trail gets my vote. Very comfy.