Tensor Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad (2022)

im the same size give or take a couple of kg and have a thermarest xtherm and a nemo tensor UL, both long wide and in hindsight would buy reg wide. i side sleep and curl my legs up a bit and its just unnecessary pad imo.

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.

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.

I'm 6'2 250. I use Nemo tensor long wide. I sleep like a rock.

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.

I can specifically answer this. So I have tensor 5.4 one. AND the lowest temp I backpacked all season was ~33-34*. Most of the late spring - Fall camping, the lowest temps were ~50 at night. AND dude, this pad is SO warm, I love the pad, so comfy but warm to a point that I can sleep on it in my underwear in 50* and still be warm.. lol I am actually buying a second pad with a lower r value. SO if you think you are sleeping in low temps, buy a pad with high r value. Nemo pads are comfortable as fuck! I sleep like a rock on it. If you are doing mostly summer/early fall backpacking, you can spend a little less money and get a pad with a lower r value.

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

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.

I can’t comment on the others but I have had a Tensor Insulated for a few years and absolutely love it. I’m a side sleeper and I’ve used it down to 30F and it gets the job done but that’s about its limit. If I were going to be in temps consistently that low I’d put foam under it.

No it has a good baffle structure. Amazing for its weight. I inflate it, then let bits of air out so that my shoulder is about an inch off the ground when I’m on my side and then it’s perfect for the night.

For -5C and durability I would personally take the Thermarest X-Therm mummy. R7.3, 440gr (although mine weighs 460gr in reality), and a 70D material on the underside. Anecdotally, I can feel the cold seep through my Nemo Tensor Insulated (R4.2) from around freezing.

Same here - Tensor Insulated down to about freezing when I can start to feel the cold seep through. The Tensor Insulated has been replaced by the significantly warmer Tensor All Seasons, and that would be my recommendation.

I have used the Tensor Insulated RW (predecessor of the All Season) and (older generation) X-Lite mummy extensively, and I sleep equally well on both. Therefore, I prefer the X-Lite for it’s lower weight.

Sea to Summit EtherLight XT Insulated. I also have a NEMO Tensor Ultralight but find it too thin for side-sleeping.

So cool that they offer those in wide and long sizes. They're already thick and that extra room is really nice.

Yeah. There is a little difference. A lot of times with pads you're paying for weight, how small it compresses and the R value (warmth) you get from that. But sometimes you can also get the comfort. If you're looking I might check out the Nemo Tensor. They've got a few different models but I think they're all 3.5 inches thick. I think that's at least an inch thicker than than the Klymit. They also come in wide and long sizes. The extra width, while it's a touch more weight, is really nice. But if you don't get out a ton I can't say if the extra cost is worth it. If you do, or find something on a sweet sale, it's a solid investment and will probably be more comfortable.

Cool. And no. I've never had one one issue and it's been out a lot. The one thing I am careful about is clearing my site of anything that might puncture the floor or pad. But I've never felt the need to baby it. For the thickness, weight and pack size it's really worked well for me. I'll go back to it when/if it fails.

I might check out Nemo pads. I have the the UL insulated and really like it. 3.5" thick, comes in wide and long sizes, R value is 5.4, weighs roughly a pound and it's quiet. I clean my site but haven't had a puncture over the four years I've had it. Here's a deeper dive in to that one, and some others, that might help. I think OGL does a really solid job with their reviews. They give you the good and bad. [https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-sleeping-pad](https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-sleeping-pad)

Everyone has their own lane. For tents I like freestanding but always stake out. Also don't use trekking pole tents because I don't always take sticks on overnights. I also go with sleeping pads. Sleep is important, you're eating a handful of ounces of weight and the R value lets you get out in colder conditions depending on the pad. I've used Nemo Tensors for a long time and they're awesome. Different insulation levels and sizes. I will bring a closed foam if it's really cold but I just clean my site as well as possible to avoid rips in the tent floor or pad. Never had an issue.

Right on. Their pads are awesome.

I love my NEMO Tensor.