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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT

Based on 19 comments across 1 community
TL;DR
Owners consider it one of the warmest ultralight pads for the weight, and a big step quieter than the old NeoAir. The recurring gripes are some lingering crinkle, a slippery top, and hip pressure for side-sleepers, with a few owners reporting a slow leak at the valve.

42% of 19 verified owners recommend the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT.

What 19 owners say
485 comments reviewed · scored on the 19 clearest verdicts
42%
Recommend
8 owners
5%
Neutral
1 owners
53%
Don't recommend
10 owners
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42%
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What owners like
  • Warm for its weight — solid R-value for 3-season use · 6 · 32%
  • Much quieter than older NeoAir pads (far less crinkle) · 4 · 21%
  • Comfortable and supportive at low weight · 4 · 21%
  • Packs down very small; easy to carry · 3 · 16%
What owners flag
  • Still some crinkle/noise for light sleepers · 4 · 21%
  • Slippery surface; bag/body slides off · 3 · 16%
  • Hip pressure for side-sleepers on the thin rails · 3 · 16%
  • Slow leak at the air outlet on some units · 2 · 11%

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Reddit▲ recommend

I have the XLite and it’s holding up really well, good insulation, and I’m even comfy on my side.

Reddit— neutral

I really like the neoair otherwise (unbeatable warm/weight ratio with a 30D fabric, and mine is pretty quiet), but not getting good nights is a problem.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Just switched from the NXT to the Sea to Summit XR. It’s a bit heavier but more comfortable, like night and day for me.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

The therm a rest felt like a balloon and although it did feel warmer, the comfort wasn't even close

Reddit▲ recommend

I did start using the XLite last year. It’s not loud compared to other pads I’ve used.

Reddit▲ recommend

I prefer the Thermarest as I find them more comfortable. I like a slightly firmer bed

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I'm not a big fan of the XLite. I have one but it somehow hurts my hips just as much as CCF does

Reddit▲ recommend

I find the NXT to be pretty quiet and hard to beat at 25” wide and 16.5 oz

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I find it to be pretty loud but mostly I was struggling all night trying to stay on the pad.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Same problems with the neo air xlite. I sold mine and bought the Nemo tensor all season

Reddit▲ recommend

I keep it inflated pretty hard. I never bottom out either.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

as a side sleeper I tried Thermarest and always felt I’m sliding off the sides!

Reddit▲ recommend

when some air is let out I sink in and really like it

Reddit▲ recommend

I have the NXT and it’s warm down to about 15f.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I’ve always slept terribly on NeoAirs for the reasons you described.

Reddit▲ recommend

I've happily slept on a XLite at -7

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I switched to the Nemo All Season and going to sell my NeoAir.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

The Xlite kept me up all night, the Exped does not, at all.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

My Thermarest air outlet sprung a slow leak.