Submitted 2 years ago

By NGoodman

From Houston, TX

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8/01/23 Recently took this light pad for sleeping in RMNP in chilly Colorado high country. I had some night sleeping garments on and covered my head. The pad was easy to inflate and assemble; it was not too heavy for carrying. My UL tent had my footprint. The sleeping bag and the pad kept me comfortable. My Guide, also a Tensor user, helped me. I ditched the bag, folding the pad; as my guide recommended for saving time and making all fit my 60L pack better. Recommend a wide pad however, as I feared falling off pad.

Submitted 2 years ago

By NJGB

From Richmond, TX

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7/10/23 Am 5'6" female, side sleeper, 71 yrs old. Veteran of many, many backpacking trips. We used to buy and carry really heavy stuff; the UL concept years away. I now only buy "best". Like many, only obtained cheapest stuff. Ending up purchasing "best" eventually. Wasted time, money; put up with less than. Now. Only the top. This pad, carries well, is light and warm. I am a side or stomach sleeper. Detest cold ground. There are three non-negotiable, sleeping well is one of them. After a really long day I have to repair through quality sleep. this pad is part of my system: a good pad, appropriate sleeping bag, use of Therm-a-rest pad under the Tensor, travel pillow. Snob? Outgrew cruddy, painful sleeping and wry necks decades ago. This pad is very comfy and light. works in 4 seasons. This really gets super small, light in my pack and manageable by me. Stops creeping ground chill. I can only carry about 40 lbs. Sleep is valuable grams to me. The Tensor is my happy pad. Recommend Wide. Assemble in some light. Recommend practicing at home first, as you can be fiddl using the blow sack.

Submitted 2 years ago

By Chrish

From Colorado

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I bought 2 of these for my wife and I and although they're very comfy, both have popped after 2 trips. I bought the paw print for the aura tent thinking I could wrap my pad with it for extra protection, but even with the extra layer, my dog ripped a 3 inch hole in it after her morning stretch. I should mention that I sleep with my pad pretty deflated, so it shouldn't have been that easy to pop.. Hoping I can find a solution for this as I don't want to be repairing holes after every trip :/ One other issue I had was moisture inside the pad. I used the vortex pump so no issue there. Not sure if this is normal? We had a pretty big rainstorm so condensation was to be expected, but inside the pad? Kinda odd. After a few days of hanging up they mostly dried out. All in all, if you don't have a dog it's almost a 5/5, I slept really well on it, even as a side sleeper. No hips or shoulders on the ground, and the long wide was a must have! Inflation is super easy, only takes 5-7 pumps with the included sack. If you DO have a dog this pad is probably not for you.

Submitted 2 years ago

By ty11

From Milwaukee, WI

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First camping trip with this and it didn't even hold air for 20 minutes.

Submitted 2 years ago

By nieniebob

From bothell wa

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I have to say at least this doesn't make so much noise you cannot sleep. It is comfy and nice for wide regular. I wish wish it was wide short - I'd even pay the same price if can shave weight and length. Us ladies only need 66 inches :)

Submitted 2 years ago

By Ceci

From Seattle, WA

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I'm currently thru hiking the PCT and this was a nice comfy option til it got a hole. I know inflatable pads have that reputation but for the amount I spent on it, I was hoping for at least 500 miles or something. I never over inflate or blow it up on sharp surfaces, and put it in between soft items in my pack, so I'm not really sure what happened. It's comfy, lightweight etc, but I'm bummed now I am probably gonna have to buy something else.

Submitted 2 years ago

By PCTCharm

From Warner Springs, CA

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I love this pad, and it's honestly one of the most comfortable ones I've slept on; however, I bought a new one for the PCT, and I've barely been out a week, and there's already a leak I can't seem to find. I have only used it inside of my text with an 1/8 foam pad underneath, so I don't think it's been punctured. My sleep has deteriorated quickly, and I'm not sure what to do. Gonna try to use water to find the leak once it's warmer again in a few days. Open to suggestions.

Submitted 2 years ago

By Kip M

From Dallas, TX

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As a motorcycle camper, and I'm no camping expert mind you, this sleeping pad is comfortable and packs small and light. I've taken it on 2-3 trips and haven't had any issues. It pairs up really well with my Zenbivy core bed, this combination really temps me to sleep in it for a night when at home. A friend of mine once told me "Buy once, cry once". Well this sleeping pad was substantially more comfortable than his bargain Amazon sleeping pad, so he bought a Nemo sleeping pad after feeling mine!

Submitted 2 years ago

By tg5711

From california

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took this pad on the JMT sobo in 2021. kept me warm, no leaks, slept well. took the same pad on the JMT nobo in 2022. kept me warm, no leaks, slept well. planning on taking that same pad on the PCT in 24. if you get the regular version (squared not tapered) and put two of them in a two person tent it fills the whole space of the tub with the pads and two people sleep very comfortable. It almost creates a matress. I actully prefer two of these filling a two person tent, verses one pad in a two person. best pad I have used so far. I would say it has around 700 miles so far. my wife also has one, same mileage, no problems.

Submitted 2 years ago

By caltipoint

From California

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Used the insulated version it in Patagonia, Chile, on the O Circuit, with a range of temperatures, from mid 30s to 50s and it performs great. Have been using 3-4 sleeping pads over the years, and this is the most comfortable and warm,best night sleep.