NEMO - Tensor Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad (2022)
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"Because of this I bought the Nemo Tensor which is much quieter than the Sea to Summit."
"not loud"
"The NEMO Tensor is a quiet pad. ... No potato chip bag crunchy noise"
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"I had issue with Klymit losing air in cold temps and Tensor has been awesome."
"haven't had a puncture over the four years I've had it"
"Uses 20D nylon ... has been very durable for me"
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"I sleep all night and no body aches."
"The tensor has a micro adjust valve to that allows you to adjust the pressure to what works for your body. ... Using that micro adjust valve to release some air while you re laying on the pad is a serious game changer. ... Allows the pad to contour to your body versus feeling like a hard bed."
"I’m heavyset and getting old with back injuries to boot. I sleep really well on the tensor, better than I thought possible in the woods."
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"super light (~14oz)"
"still only weighs 15oz"
"For the thickness, weight and pack size it's really worked well for me."
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"I had issue with Klymit losing air in cold temps and Tensor has been awesome."
"I love my Nemo Tensor and use it year round."
"I've used it on below freezing nights and it has worked well for me."
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"potato chip bag noise effects"
"My Tensor squeaked loudly on my tent's floor"
"If noise is a dealbreaker for you, definitely listen to the people who say it is loud. It is. By any sleeping pad standard."
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"I can feel the cold seep through my Nemo Tensor Insulated (R4.2) from around freezing."
"The summer and all season version will help down that low, but are noticeably colder sleeping at those temps."
"For fall/winter trips I use a nemo tensor, and if it is below 50 I will add a foam pad under the nemo to achieve an R value of ~5."
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"I had a Nemo Tensor straight POP with a one-inch tear from a extremely tiny burr on the edge of my quilt pad strap!"
"The Nemo tensor has failed on me twice now (the second one was a replacement). It slowly loses air, and so you are on a 3 hour schedule until you are reinflating it."
"I’ve had multiple Nemo tensors and they all leaked and tore beyond repair."
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"I am a flopper and tended to roll onto the edges, which made them collapse and dumped me onto the ground."
"I returned the Nemo tensor everyone loves so much and replaced it with this and I think it was well worth it. ... I just can’t find an inflatable that is comfortable enough for me to think the weight/size savings are worth it."
"The Nemo tensor has failed on me twice now (the second one was a replacement). It slowly loses air, and so you are on a 3 hour schedule until you are reinflating it."
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"I’ve had multiple Nemo tensors and they all leaked and tore beyond repair."
"It’s crinkly. ... There’s survival blanket type material in there."
I had a rapide sl but now I have a Nemo tensor which I find more comfortable and it's lighter
r/wildcampingintheuk • Sleeping Pad Suggestions ->They do 3 versions. The one I've got is 4.2 r value which is great for 3 seasons. They do a winter one as well+ a 2 season one
r/wildcampingintheuk • Sleeping Pad Suggestions ->I'm a 54 year old male who's got pins and a plate in his back and side sleep on a Nemo Tensor perfectly
r/wildcampingintheuk • Best sleeping pads for side sleeping? ->I have the older version that isn't as thick, so the new ones are probably even more comfier. I've used mine on multi day hikes and always had a good night's sleep
r/wildcampingintheuk • Best sleeping pads for side sleeping? ->Mine was the old version called tensor insulated with a r-value of 4.2. They now make 3 versions, Tensor trail, all season and extreme. The all season version is the best for all year round unless you plan on using it in minus 5 and under, then you'd want the extreme. Hope this helps
r/wildcampingintheuk • Best sleeping pads for side sleeping? ->That's the 2022 version of Tensor, the 2024 ones seem working fine, for now.
r/Ultralight • NEMO Tensor Elite, lightest pad ever? ->Pinhole is actually better than tearing off of internal baffles since it's much easier to repair. I worry more about the leaking point you cannot easily figure out and cannot be patched in wilderness.
r/Ultralight • NEMO Tensor Elite, lightest pad ever? ->insulated nemo tensor long/wide. 5.4 R value
r/CampingandHiking • Sleeping pad recommendations? ->the z lite and nemo tensor combo has never failed me
r/CampingGear • I analyzed reddit for the 15 most recommended sleeping pads in the past year, grouped by r-value ( Jun 2025) ->I have a Nemo tensor long wide. I'm 6'1" 175lbs I like to incorporate a 1/8" gossamer gear closed cell pads under my Nemo for puncture protection. I inflate the Nemo as much as the inflation bag will allow. I'll also put my emptied pack under both pads where my knees will go and my extra clothes under the head. This elevates my knees and head for a much better sleep experience.
r/backpacking • Are inflatable pads uncomfortable for anyone else? ->I use mine with a GG 1/8 “ pad below and haven had a problem I came off a tensor wide long all season so it was a bit to get use to the narrow width (I am a big guy @ 6’2” 265lbs) It gets the job done and doesn’t weigh shit.
r/Ultralight • How are people liking the Nemo Tensor Elite? ->Don’t go self inflating if you want that much height. Car camping, yes, any of the massive, tough, heavy self inflating mats will be fine. Go to a camping/bushwalking shop and try a Nemo tensor insulated (wide). Fill it up then let out juuuust a bit of air. You can put a closed cell foam mat underneath if you can’t get a balance between a comfortable shape and your hips touching the ground. Sea to summit are also comfortable but don’t insulate as well. Also - I know you know this - it’s easier if you can lose a bit of weight. I find it much less comfortable sleeping on the ground after gaining weight.
r/backpacking • What’s the best self inflating sleeping pad for backpacking? ->Nemo tensor. Hands down no regrets, I sleep really well on it. Also recognize that Nemo has life time warranty. If there is a leak or something, you can get it fixed or replaced.
r/CampingGear • Almost there! Narrowed down my sleeping pad search and it's between the Nemo Tensor All season and Sea to Summit Ether light XR. What would you pick? ->I'm 6'2 250. I use Nemo tensor long wide. I sleep like a rock.
r/CampingGear • Big Guy needs help picking a backpacking sleeping pad. ->I use Nemo tensor for backpacking and I sleep on my side. It's pretty comfortable. Pro tip.. 2 pillows. I have a thermarest and a sea to summit pillow for the height with I sleep on my side.
r/CampingGear • Affordable backpacking pads for side sleepers? ->I swear by the Nemo Tensor large. The 25 inch one. I also have 2 pillows, a cheap gear doctor one from amazon that straps to the pad, and a Nemo fillo. I need these as a side sleeper to avoid having my neck cricked. I am also a fan of quilts. I have 2 from Zen Bivy. With this setup, I have had night on the trial that were better than nights at home. I move a lot when I sleep, and switch between sides and my back. This is the only way for me to get rest. Combine with an eye mask and ear plugs!
r/AppalachianTrail • I can’t get comfortable to sleep on the trail. Help me with a sleeping pad, please. ->My Tensor squeaked loudly on my tent's floor I came up with a super light fix, the lightest gauge poly tarp painters drop sheet, cut to size. It's only 23g, \~ 1/3 the weight of a thinlight
r/Ultralight • Quiet side-sleeper pad for 30+ F temps ->I backpack a lot on top of motocamping and found that the Nemo Tensor UL mat is great. It retails for $180 on rei right now but it’s worked great in my opinion. It depends on what you want though. It’s expensive but the lightweight is noticeable when backpacking. I don’t know if it’s worth the splurge just for motocamping however. Ive used it for at least 75 nights though now and it’s held up. Smaller than most inflatables too.
r/motocamping • What‘s the comfiest (ultralight) camping mat for dual sporting? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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