Nemo Equipment Sleeping Mat Ranges Explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on Jan 27, 2026
Tensor Elite
The Nemo Tensor Elite Short Mummy Sleeping Mat is one of the lightest full-length inflatable mats available, delivering impressive comfort for its weight.
It’s hard to overstate how feathery this mat feels in your pack. The 10D nylon fabric keeps it incredibly light while offering reasonable durability—though care is needed on rough ground. At 8cm thick, it provides more cushioning than many ultralight options, and the baffle design offers a stable, supportive surface that’s especially comfortable for side sleepers. Unlike some competitors, it’s also remarkably quiet, so there’s no irritating rustling every time you move.
With an R-value of 2.4, it’s warm enough for most three-season conditions, though additional insulation may be needed for colder nights. Inflation is quick and effortless thanks to the included Vortex pump sack—arguably one of the most efficient on the market—saving your breath while keeping moisture out of the mat.
Apex™ Baffle Construction, 10D CORDURA® Nylon.
Tensor Elite Short Mummy Sleeping Mat (R: 2.4 & Weighs: 221g)
Tensor Elite Regular Mummy Sleeping Mat (R: 2.4 & Weighs: 268g)
Switchback
Nemo's Switchback Regular Sleeping Mat is designed for those who want a lightweight and foolproof sleeping mat. There are no worries about punctures or inflation with a closed cell foam mat.
The mat offers a surprisingly good level of comfort for it's thinness and with a metallized thermal layer to reflect heat back to your body it has a temperature range of -7C to 2C.
Folding Panel Design, Metalised Thermal Reflective Film.
Switchback Sleeping Mat Short (R: 1.9 & Weighs: 314g)
Switchback Sleeping Mat Regular (R: 1.9 & Weighs: 418g)
Tensor Trail
Improving on our original, best-selling Tensor line, Tensor™ Trail offers versatile warmth for three-season adventures where weight is the top priority. Designed to take you from spring to fall, it keeps nights restful and packs up light.
The pad’s interior features NEMO’s proprietary Spaceframe™ baffle design, which utilizes low-stretch fabric trusses to create stable support and offer just the right amount of give — all while avoiding any wobbly waterbed feeling. Inside each baffle is a suspended layer of ultra-thin, metallised Thermal Mirror™ film, which efficiently reflects body heat and contributes to the pad’s overall 2.8 R-value. The layer’s clever floating construction eliminates the crinkling, crunchy sound that many insulated air pads are known for, earning Tensor a reputation for peace and quiet under the stars.
Spaceframe™ Baffles — Unique Construction.
Tensor All-Season
Improving on our best-selling original Tensor line, Tensor™ All-Season offers greater warmth for four-season use without adding any weight. Designed to be a go-to pad all year long, it straddles all seasons and keeps its reputation for low-decibel dozing.
The pad’s interior features NEMO’s proprietary Spaceframe™ baffle design, which utilizes low-stretch fabric trusses to create stable support and offer just the right amount of give — all while avoiding any wobbly waterbed feeling. Inside each baffle are two suspended layers of ultra-thin, metallised Thermal Mirror™ film, which efficiently reflect body heat and contribute to the pad’s overall 5.4 R-value. The layers’ clever floating construction eliminates the crinkling, crunchy sound that many insulated air pads are known for, earning Tensor a reputation for peace and quiet on the trail.
Spaceframe™ Baffles and Thermal Mirror™ Insulation.
Tensor Extreme Conditions
Tensor™ Extreme Conditions represents a new chapter in NEMO back country pad innovation. With its Apex™ baffle internal structure, Tensor EC toasts the competition, achieving an 8.5 R-value and a mind-bending warmth-to-weight ratio.
Using distinctly shaped baffles, the Apex™ design evenly suspends a record four layers of insulating Thermal Mirror™ film inside the pad. The strategic placement and number of layers combine to produce incredible warmth at as little as one pound, making this pad a winter-worthy companion that won’t weigh you down. Just as important, the floating construction prevents annoying crinkling noises, so you and your camp partners can sleep soundly even on the most restless nights. Warmth, quiet, and 3.5 inches of stable cushioning together make Tensor synonymous with comfort.
4 Layers of Floating Thermal Mirror™ Metallised Film.
Flyer
A radical new hybrid design in sleeping pads, the Flyer combines the thickness of an air pad with the plush durability of a foam pad — and with minimal weight consequences. Flyer is the first pad to use a completely new manufacturing approach that removes 60% of the foam yet tremendously increases thickness and plushness when inflated, producing a 3D-sculpted topology for a faster recovery after a hard day on the mountain.
Extra Thick Self Inflating Mat.
Astro
Features more sustainable materials, with a 100% bluesign® APPROVED, 75D recycled polyester fabric shell and 100% post-consumer recycled Primaloft® insulation.
Astro maintains its legacy lateral baffles, which are more comfortable and prevent the pad from curling under the body. The Pillow Baffle™ at the head end bolsters your camp pillow and helps it not slide off in the middle of the night. Vortex™ pump sack works, Laylow™ zero-profile, micro-adjustable valve for easy inflation and personalized comfort, and helps keep moisture out of your pad.
Tough 75D Fabric, 1.5 R-Value.
Astro Regular Sleeping Mat (R: 1.5 & Weighs: 603g)
Astro Long Wide Sleeping Mat (R: 1.5 & Weighs: 659g)
Astro Insulated
I was impressed by how quiet this mat is, not just to lay on but also, I have found some mats have rubbed noisily on the tent floor, this one seems virtually silent. Made from a plush 75D polyester, it’s a nice surface to lie on, which feels nice next to the skin.
I like the pillow baffle, a raised baffle that sits under your head. It’s not designed to be used in place of a pillow, the idea is it prevents a pillow from moving around too much.
The Astro series comes with the best pump sack I've used. Very large, yet very light, it only took me 4 pumps to fully inflate the mat.
Tough 75D Fabric, Primaloft® 100% PCR Synthetic Insulation.
Astro Insulated Regular Sleeping Mat (R: 2.6 & Weighs: 690g)
Astro Insulated Long Wide Sleeping Mat (R: 2.6 & Weighs: 931g)
We stock the key ranges of Nemo sleeping mats, find out which they are and what they do here. — Improving on our original, best-selling Tensor line, Tensor™ Trail offers versatile warmth for three-season adventures where weight is the top priority. Designed to take you from spring to fall, it keeps nights restful and packs up light. The pad’s interior features NEMO’s proprietary Spaceframe™ baffle design, which utilizes low-stretch fabric trusses to create stable support and offer just the right amount of give — all while avoiding any wobbly waterbed feeling. Inside each baffle is a suspended layer of ultra-thin, metallised Thermal Mirror™ film, which efficiently reflects body heat and contributes to the pad’s overall 2.8 R-value.