Sleeping better is worth the additional 4.5 oz's all day long. Not every thing can be measured with weight. If you're more rested, an additional 8oz's is worth the tradeoff. More rested = more energy = more miles = more efficient = more happy. Stupid Light vs. Smart Light. Of course this all assumes you'll sleep better on the Tensor. I have both, but only just got the Tensor (25 x 72). I can tell you the NeoAir XLite NXT (20x72) isn't quite warm enough for me here in Montana's summer highcountry. I also dislike coming off it at night since it's so narrow. I'm migrating back to ccf pads or wider inflatables.
I went with inflatable for maximum comfort and r-value. Aside from injuries, mental and physical exhaustion are the main reasons people get off trail. I didn’t want my arguably most important piece of gear to be the reason I got off trail.
I spent the extra money, $200 for NeoAir XLite NXT vs $50 for Nemo Switchback, because I wanted to be as well rested as possible. Over the course of 158 days being out there, that was an extra $1 per day to wake up with a clear head and my body feeling ready to go each morning.
Never had an issue with air leaks or anything like that with the NeoAir. Still use it and still love it. Buy from a reputable brand.
If you're in the states, [this](https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/neoair-xlite-nxt-r-l-curry) is a killer deal for a great pad.
I'm a quilt users myself and used an El Coyote 20 for my O. Small cottage brand in the US, amazing quality.
I’m a side sleeper and used an EE 20° quilt and NeoAir XLite NXT short on the CDT. My buddy had the Tensor All-Season. The Tensor is probably a little more comfy but not enough to justify the extra weight in my opinion.
The noise level is about the same but I think the Tensor is probably a bit more durable. Both pads are super easy to patch with tenacious tape but my NeoAir did have some baffles delaminate the last couple of weeks of my hike. I think I might have slightly over inflated the pad sometimes, eventually leading to the ruptured baffles. All things considered, I will continue to use NeoAir XLite pads due to the weight savings.
I have an EE Revelation, 850 fill, 20° that is toasty at 15° and I have an EE Enigma, 950 fill, 20° that is barely warm enough at 30°. I use a therm-a-rest neo air xlite that is R4.5 and am comfortable on it down to about 15°.
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