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I have the yellow tensor, use the switchback underneath, I’m 6’2” 230lbs and other than sliding off a lot, it was comfortable padding.
Long and wide Tensor. This summer, I will try inserting pad into my merino sleeping bag liner and then sleep on top of that. The surface of the Tensor is slippery and I was camped on an incline.
Seconded! Regular tensor will be fine fine in most conditions. Maybe one of the Nemo bags? I've got the Disco. Friend of my mine recommends the Durston X-Mid, but I think it's not freestanding. The Sea to summit Alto 2 was highly recommended, as well.
I just used my Tensor Extreme in 15° and it was great. I have a uninsulated tensor also that I love.
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.
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'm a side sleeper also. I have a NEMO Tensor wide, Trekology inflatable pillow, Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt 20°. If the temp will be below 32°, I'll put my 50° Double Diamond quilt inside the Enigma. I'm very comfortable with this setup. I typically stay wrapped up in my quilt and grudgingly get out in the am when I can't hold my pee any longer. When I had a Neoair Lite I had to get up before dawn because I simply couldn't stand the discomfort of laying on it for another minute
I've been using my Nemo Tensor for 6 years. I had to patch a small pinhole (it was entirely my fault that the hole got there) 3 years ago. It's still going strong
Silicone caulking. The clear kind for plumbing or windows or whatever. Put little dots all over the bottom and top, it’s kinda sticky, but not like “grabs every single piece of dirt” sticky. It’ll keep the pad in place better on the tent floor, and keep you from sliding on the pad. If you’re worried about the little bumps bothering you try just a few, and add more as needed. 6ft, 250lbs, super active sleeper. I’ve used the Nemo tensor long/wide for years now and it treats me fine. I have the “tent floor” rapide sl for when the girlfriend comes along. The rapide is more cushy for sure.
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.
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