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With an R-value of 3.2, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pad delivers warmth using ThermaCapture technology to trap radiant heat. Named “Editor’s Choice” by Backpacker magazine, the NeoAir pad is comfortable at 2.5 inches thick and has a tapered design to keep weight at a minimum Read More
i_am_a_skierI don't find the price to be laughable. I find it quite good, actually. I bought the Women's from REI during one of their 20% off full-priced item deals (and all online outdoorsy sites usually offer this same deal at set times a year). With the discount & state sales tax, I ended up paying $137. If I had bought it here, it would have been only $119. That's almost a $20 difference, and that's including paying for Massdrop shipping. Used NeoAir Women's sell for $100.
So, where do you find new NeoAirs at a price that makes you think this drop is laughable? I am genuinely curious, because I'm all about not spending more than I need to :-)
Looked on the internet for some youtube that shows how noisy this newer model is compared to the older noisy one and can't find. Anyone know how noisy it is? Anyone got a youtube site to show?
I looked on line at more recent reviews of this product. The noise issue is still prevalent and it was not clear whether this was the "new" fabric with less noise or the "old". However, I did note a considerable number of issues with sliding off the pad. Guess I'll stick with my Klymit. 3 ounces heavier, but wider and no sliding or noise problems. May be worth the weight penalty after all.
overhereYeah 3oz for comfort is worth it I think :-) I have the 12oz 20" wide womens and 16oz 25" wide large, and find myself leaving the 20" wide one behind and taking the 4oz penalty. I bought the large with the intention of cutting it down to ~66" however, at its current length it fits perfectly in my tent (touches both ends) .. so I'm considering not cutting it. Btw I've never had any issues sliding off the pad. The sliding issue I get is when set up on a slope the pad follows gravity... hence why I'm considering leaving it at its current length so no more sliding pad...
Wowzas, I've been looking hard at sleeping pads and poof, this pops up! The biggest complaints I read on this thing is the sound it makes- anyone able to chime in on the reduction/increase in noise after more usage, etc?
treal512This pad does indeed make an audible crinkling sound. I work at an outdoor equipment store, and I believe it was said that if you roll around a lot in the night and are a light sleeper, this isn't the pad for you. Otherwise, Therm-a-rest has a lot of good pads available. This is however one of the lightest ones available. If you like I can ask the super experienced people and see if there's a way to muffle it.
baesexI hear (pun intended), the x-therms are so loud they could wake the dead. Not sure what pad my buddy (nearly ex-buddy) was using a few months ago, but we banished him from the campsite.
So WHY did this item get sent without a stuff sack? Even the box shows a stuff sack as the proper carrying method, but it did not come with one? what the heck