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NeoAir XLite MAX SV

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite MAX SV

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Sentiment score60% positive
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Last updated: Jun 3, 2026

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Reddit IconMolejC
about 2 months ago

The younger me did and I still find it comfortable enough for a few days.  It's what I used for years after changing from Z lite and flat CCF in the 2000s It's actually my second as the first one was replaced under warranty in 2010. Longest I've used it in recent years was for 6 days. But mainly I just use it for some summer overnighters these days.     Although it isn't near as comfortable as the neoair Xlite SV regular max  I  have mainly used since 2018.  

Reddit IconPhysical_Relief4484
12 months ago

Would save almost no weight, probably about an ounce, and for most people would be considerably less comfortable. I would prefer a 2.25" inflatable xlite though just because I'm sub 150lbs and a stomach sleeper, but anyone bigger or a side sleeper would likely hate that pad.

Reddit IconBelangia65
16 days ago

A NeoAir Xlite is fine at 20F. Cut to 3/4 length, it comes to 9.6 oz and packs pretty small.

10 months ago

Have you looked at a Thermarest Xlite? Better warmth to weight than those options.

10 months ago

If you wanna make it even more lighter and packable, there’s a way to [shorten it](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=90Fx6TLNEJQ) down to three-quarter length and use your backpack for the lower body insulation. That’s what I do. Mine weighs 270 g after the modification.

10 months ago

That’s old news. They’ve altered the way they make them so they are nowhere near as noisy anymore. They used to sound like crinkly paper when you turn. No longer.

Reddit IconAdventurous-feral
10 months ago

Im a side sleeper. I have the XLite. Often feels like the baffles lack structure at the sides so in the mornings I'm fidgeting around feeling like im rolling off the mat. Not used a Tensor although I have heard it offers much better support for side sleepers. Also, the Xlite suffers from mould spots on what seems the outside. For comfort though, from all the mats ive laid on, sea to summit are the most comfortable

Reddit Iconaudiophile_lurker
6 months ago

What weather do you backpack in? Because those seem like total overkill mostly. Unless you are snow camping, I would go for NeoAir XLite.

4 months ago

Thermarest NeoAir XLite is the default answer of sorts, as the go-to sleeping pad for throughhikers. It is pretty comfy, insulating, and good for side sleepers. It is very compact.

Reddit IconBB-56_Washington
11 months ago

Thermarest Neoair Xtherm or Xlite are my picks.

7 months ago

Exped megamat for car camping, thermarest neoair for backpacking

Reddit Iconbreadybreadvan
7 months ago

Of those I have experience of the S2S ultralight, Vango Aotrom platinum and the Rapide SL. The differences between the S2S and the Vango are minimal, S2S better feeling materials and more comfortable, but colder, noisier and more expensive. The Rapide SL is much more comfortable and warmer than both. My partner uses the Rapide SL and loves it, I personally use a Thermarest Xlite and whilst not as comfortable as the Rapide is considerably lighter and noticeably warmer. If you have a store anywhere near you can try out a few I highly suggest that.

9 months ago

Plenty of brands use 20D, the few times they've ventured lower has massively impacted durability; see the thermarest uberlite and the current Nemo tensor elite, which Nemo even admitted developed pin holes during testing. You will be fine with 20D with or without CCF underneath. I use an X-lite which is 30D I believe but previous mats I've used were 20D all fine and I'm don't exactly baby my gear lol.

Reddit Iconcoffeegrounds42
4 months ago

The way I see thermorest is buy once cry once. My partner has had hers for 10 years and loves it, I have had mine for 5 and absolutely no issues.

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