Therm-a-Rest Neoair Sleeping Pad

[Dinkshooter]

Anyone? I have the newer Prolite ( I think 3) and it is way small and fairly comfy. But this new one looks at least 3 time as thick blown up and lighter. A bit pricey at $150. Maybe next year if the reviews are good.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Therm-a-Rest-Neoair-Sleeping-Pad/CAS0503M.html

 

[Oak]

I got a new Prolite 3 for a song this summer ($30), and then saw the Neoair. I've heard good things about it, but am a little concerned about durability?

I think you should test run it on your sheep hunt and let me know what you think.

 

[Nealz]

Dang. One more thing to think about. I also have a Thermarest Prolite 3 and like it a lot... but this thing looks thicker and lighter. I'm an unapologetic 'weight weeny' and if I can find something that performs better, and weighs less... I'm in. Watching the reviews too.

 

[smalls]

Most everything I've heard is positive about the neo air. What I've been "weighing" is that for 7 more ounces, very little difference in packed size and half the price you can get the POE Ether Thermo 6 that is also 2.5" thick but with an R-Value of 6.8 (The Neo has an R-value of 2.5). That will make a huge difference on cold ground. If you can get away with a short pad, the 2/3 length ET6 is only 16 oz..

Still, I think I may get the Neo since the ground usually isn't terribly cold during archery season when I spend most of my time in the tent.

 

[Tim in Wa]

I have a Neo Air,I used it this last summer and it was great.
Tim

 

[1_pointer]

Big Agnes AirCore pads are about the same thing, but quite a bit cheaper. FWIW...

 

[Dinkshooter]

These reviews of the Aircore are old but looks mixed. Alot of them leak. It is heavy. But looks comfy.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi...iews/display_reviews.html?forum_thread_id=975

I have had a the regular old school thermorest since 1990 and it has never leaked.

 

[1_pointer]

I've had an AirCore since 2004 and haven't had problem one with it. Mind you, I haven't used it 40+ nights a year, but it has always worked for me. Besides, I figure as fat as I am, a few nights with me on it would be about like a month of wear of a normal man!

They now make an lighter version if your counting oz...

 

[Bambistew]

I've had the AC for 3 years now averaged about 20 nights a year on it I suppose. I like it well enough, but it can be quite chilly if it gets below about 25. I spent probalby 30 nights on it this summer/fall and didn't have any problems other than a couple nights getting a little chilled when it got below freezing. A cheap foam pad or a few cloths under it solves the problem. I do worry about taking it on a trip and having a failure and not having a back up of some sort. at least with a thermorest you have the foam for insulation if you can't patch it.

 

[BOWUNTR]

I upgraded from several different Thermarest pads to the NeoAir. I love it and haven't slept better. I have about 25 nights on the thing with no leaks. I was and still am a little concerned about the material. Very thin. It is quite a bit lighter than the Big Agnes pad. Worth every penny in my opinion. Ed F

 

[Lawnboy]

Just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents about the Neoair pads. After seeing Randy sleeping like a baby on one I finally got one for myself. I ended up getting it at the REI scratch and dent sale. Bought 2 of them and found the tiny pin hole leaks and patched them up.

I have to say that this is the best pad I've ever owned. They are really comfortable and pack down real small. I used it on my sheep hunt and will not go out again without it. If your on the fence about them, I would highly recommend them.

 

[Dinkshooter]

I was cheap and bought a Big Agnes. It is plenty comfy enough. Blowing that thing up will leave you a little dazed at times.

Funny now that I am a couple inches off the ground, my shoulders hurt when I sleep on my back because my arms hang off the dam pad. Still WAY better than the Prolite.