Therm-a-Rest

NeoAir Dream

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Dream

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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: Jul 10, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconPerfect-Presence-200
2 months ago

Neoloft user here, and bigger guy, 5’10” and 280 pounds. The regular wide is the first pad I’ve slept on that I was truly comfortable on. My arms still hang off the sides as with any pad, but the comfort was excellent. I use mine mainly for backpacking. I an older Neoair Dream that I use for car camping on a cot. I got mine at REI with a 20% off coupon and a their great return policy were big factors when getting the Neoloft.

Reddit Iconmarkbroncco
10 months ago

My partner and I used to have the same problem where every time one of us moved, it felt like the other was on a trampoline 😂. Switching to a foam pad (we went with a double Thermarest, but I've tested an Exped before and it was great) made such a huge difference for our sleep.

Reddit Iconteakettle87
7 months ago

I have used my ultralite pad long term as well as a crazy nice thermal rest dreamer pad. The ultralite got torn easily and was loud. The dreamer was better than some spring mattresses I've used.

Reddit IconFFelix94
6 months ago

That's right! 😄 So the R-6 isn't the problem.

6 months ago

Ich werde über der Baumgrenze sein und erwarte -20 ungefähr. Für gute Bodenisulierung ist gesorgt mit einer R-6 Isomatte. Meine Sorgen beziehen sich eigentlich nur ob meine Schlafsackkombination warm genug ist. Hängematte im Winter ist echt verrückt 😄 ich nutze sie bis maximal Oktober mit einem Unterquilt.

6 months ago

You are right its totally overkill! Yesterday i did a test night at -15 degrees outside. Just airmattress R-6, sleepingbag and the sleepingbagliner around all of it. Didn't even use thermo underwear and it was cosy! So i can reduce the weight of my backpack a lot!

Reddit Iconsb2150
10 months ago

Bigger than we need tent, two extra large thermarest deluxe pads with a 3” tempurpedic (queen size) topper. Regular sheets and pillows. I have figured out that if my wife is super comfortable, we go camping more often!! It takes up a lot of space, but feels totally worth it.

Reddit Iconalexhoward
7 months ago

The thick ass Thermarest, Exped, or REI self-inflating ones are definitely more comfortable and durable than any air mattress I’ve ever used.

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