Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Max Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Likes

Wide, warm, difficult to roll-off, comfortable for side-sleepers. This 'seems' warmer than the latest mummy style Xlite - I assume because cold air does not creep in from the sides. Perhaps the wide mummy saves a little weight, but I'm not certain. Great for quilt users.

Dislikes

Noisier than the average pad, used the older valve technology, discontinued. Only downside is it does not work in sleeping bags that require a pad because there is no insulation in the back and use a sleeve that limits the pad size to 20" - but this wider pad I can just put the bag on top.

Likes

1. Wide enough for any sleep style 2. Works well with the Therm-a-Rest air pump. 3. Super Comfy!

Dislikes

A little noisy, but that’s to be expected given it’s weight.

Likes

Very comfortable. The regular wide was a perfect solution for this 5'10", 180# guy. When I stretched out on the pad I could feel heat radiating back to me. To test this I inflated my klymit V2 and laid side by side. It was the extra R value that did the trick. I was able to elevate myself on the elbows and knees with no bottoming out. Front, back, and side positions were all comfortable. Took my lungs 28 breaths to inflate compared to the smaller v2 which took 14. I have a pump sack in the mail so I am not going to worry. Pad is not slippery and has just the right amount of "grab". Compared to all the youtube reviews and other reviews I did not find this pad noisy and crinkly. Sure I could scrunch the side and make noise but once I laid down, rolled over, moved around the crinkle was almost inaudible. The folks that felt it would keep them awake probably also struggle with owls hooting, birds and frogs chirping and deer rustling through the leaves(not being snarky just trying to illustrate my thoughts).

Dislikes

Color?? Must be the marketing department at Thermarest trying to make theirs stand out and differentiate from the "pack". Would prefer a muted earthy color.

Likes

Im a side sleeper and I was concerned how this pad was going to work out for me. I took it out to Michigan for three nights of camping and I can gladly say that I had no issues.

Dislikes

Definitely one downside is the time it takes to inflate

Likes

After using a tapered shaped sleeping pad for awhile, I found that I would often slide off it throughout the night. This wider rectangular pad solved those problems for me. I have slept really well on this pad, and it gives some extra room to toss and turn without arms or legs ending up on the ground. It is very comfortable, light-weight, and rolls up small. It's not as bad to inflate or noisy as I feared. It also kept me insulated just fine on a recent trip when the temps went down into the 30s. I hope this pad lasts me many years!

Dislikes

I wish it came with a stuff sack that could be used to inflate it. Otherwise, no complaints!

Likes

After shoulder injuries I needed a extra wide pad. Didn't think I'd find one this light weight!

Dislikes

None that I've found.

Likes

Warm 25 inches wide Adjustable for perfect amount of comfort

Dislikes

Need a 3rd lung to blow it up

Likes

Light weight and small enough to fit inside my sleeping bag compartment with my sleeping bag!

Dislikes

Wish it was just a little wider. But that’s just me.

Likes

Very light; very comfortable for backpacking; easy to inflate; stows easily

Dislikes

A little crinkly when moving on top of it, but the tradeoff in weight makes it fine.

Likes

I wish therm-a-rest would make more wide options than just long & wide. This is great. Comfortable. Warm. Not as noisy as people make it seem.

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N/a

Likes

Warm, comfortable, and light! What else can you ask for?

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None

Likes

I was very impressed with how warm this sleeping pad feels. Also I did not notice any potato chip bag noise. I think they have solved the problem with this version.

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None