Therm-a-Rest

NeoAir Dream

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Dream

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Sentiment score40% positive
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026

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Reddit IconPerfect-Presence-200
5 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 Iconteakettle87
10 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
9 months ago

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

9 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.

9 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 Iconalexhoward
10 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.

Reddit Iconmanbackwardsnam
7 months ago

Had slept on the S2S Extreme version current and previous model, the previous version of the Neoair and Xtherm with winglock and Exped Versa 4R. Hands down the S2S is the most comfortable pad then followed by Exped and last place is both Thermarest. Im a side sleeper and the Neoair and Xtherm i can't sleep well which sux considering their low weights. The newer S2S Extreme is close to my Xtherm so i take that instead in the winter. Yes its noisy (new and old, i didnt notice any difference but i dont have the older model to compare), so don't camp near people or tell them to camp far from you. I know someone that puts a cover on their pad but thats extra weight without any benefit for yourself.

Reddit IconDense_Wave9543
11 months ago

Therm-a-Rest neo-air. Bought it on a whim ten years ago before a three week long trip and probably done around 180 nights on it since then. Hasn’t missed a beat, no problems and it’s so much warmer and comfier than my previous self inflating mat. Might be a wee bit crinkly but I’m normally spark out. 😉

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