Tensor Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad (2022)

Your combined R-value should theoretically work for 29F, so something's off. A few possibilities: Ground temps drop 10-20F below air temp at night, so you were dealing with potentially 10-20F ground temp. The 2.1 R-value pad is pretty low. those budget FeatherStone pads often don't perform to their rated spec. Same with the Paria, decent but not consistent. My guess: you had a thermal bridge happening where the low-R pad was letting cold through in spots. Pads also lose R-value as they compress over time. For future trips, look at the NEMO Tensor (R-4.2) or Therm-a-Rest NeoAir (R-4.8) in the $100 range. Better yet, get one solid R-5+ pad instead of combining lower-rated ones.

I have a NEMO for backpacking, I don't love it but was better than what I had. Would love a better alternative, what's the big selling point for Exped?

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.

You need to visualize how you’ll look laying down before you set up your tent. It really helps to quit the hiking and get to camp before dark sets in. Take note of subtle bumps, contorted ground, and roots! but also get a Nemo Tensor long wide

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

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 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.

Im about 250, 6'2. I roll around and sleep on side, front etc. I have a Nemo tensor 25 inch wide for backpacking and Nemo double roamer for wife and I for car camping. I sleep like a boss on both of them. I carry 2 pillows and my quilt is very comfortable.

For the Nemo tensor, I let out a bit of air after fully inflated so it's softer

It's expensive but comfy. They also have a life time warranty. I have had it for about 5 years, no buyers remorse. We camp a lot so it gets a lot of use. If I wasn't camping as much, I would recommend a Coleman inflatable mattress... It is cheap, not as comfy but it does the job. Super compact as well. I had it for years before I upgraded.

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