Nemo's Ultralight Sleep System
May 01, 2025
Nemo Ultralight Sleep System
Introducing the Nemo Ultralight Sleep System — engineered for hikers who count grams and crave comfort. With the revolutionary Tensor Elite sleeping mat and Pulse UL quilt, you’ll experience trail-ready sleep without the bulk. Here's why your next backcountry adventure deserves an upgrade.
Tensor Elite Mummy Sleeping Mat
The lightest Tensor ever made, Tensor™ Elite is NEMO`s sleeping pad solution for hyper-streamlined hikers. Offered only in gram-shaving mummy silhouettes, the 2.4 R-value pad is made using 10D CORDURA® nylon to protect from punctures and insulated with a single layer of Thermal Mirror™ film for an ethereal 268-gram weight (Regular). Made using our innovative Apex™ baffle system, Tensor Elite boasts the even weight distribution and stable comfort the pad series is known for — but does so while using less material.
At 3 inches thick, Tensor Elite still provides plenty of plush cushioning and is whisper-quiet all night long, proving that you don`t need to sacrifice quality sleep when you`re on the trail. Like all NEMO air pads, this one is outfitted with a Laylow™ valve that pairs with the included Vortex™ pump sack for easy, rapid inflation. (Tensor Elite can be inflated without Vortex, too — but we promise it`s a worthwhile addition of just a couple ounces.)
Apex™ Baffle Construction
Uses less material while still providing even weight distribution and stability.
Zero-Profile Laylow™ Valve
Made with softer TPU and easier to operate in any condition.
10D CORDURA® Nylon Fabric
Shaves grams while protecting from punctures. Insulated with a single layer of Thermal Mirror™ film.
Pulse™ Ultralight Backpacking Quilt
The perfect complement to our Tensor Elite Mat, Pulse is built for the spec-conscious thru hiker who’s willing to make sacrifices in favour of swiftness. This quilt-style sleeping bag design capitalizes on the insulating power of NEMO sleeping pads and offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio in its category with 1,000 FP ExpeDRY gold-infused down. (The down stays evenly dispersed within Karo Step baffles, a construction decision that uses roughly 45% less material.)
Pulse’s enclosed footbox keeps feet cozy overnight while included elastic straps can be used to securely attach the bag to a sleeping pad for either casual coverage or a snug seal from the cold. Premium Cohaesive® hardware pairs with a plush collar baffle to further block drafts overnight.
Made with 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a PFAS-free DWR coating, Pulse is part of the fully recyclable Endless Promise® collection and is designed to stay out of the landfill forever. When its adventures are over, just send it back to NEMO — we’ll handle the rest.
1,000 FP ExpeDRY Down
Insulated with RDS-certified, gold-infused 1,000 FP ExpeDRY down, which stays drier and dries faster than standard down.
Optional, Adjustable Straps (Included)
Attach to your pad and hook onto the quilt to tuck in tight and prevent draft.
Karo Step Baffle Construction
Prevents cold spots, keeps down evenly distributed, and weighs less than other methods.
Tensor Elite Mat & Pulse UL Quilt Specifications
Pulse Down Ultralight Quilt
● Regular Weighs: 545g, Regular Fits to: 6' (183 cm)
● Long Weighs: 613g, Fits to: 6'6" (198 cm)
● Fill power: 1000
● Fill Weight: 330g
● ISO Comfort Lower Limit: 23F / -5C
● Nemo's Temperature Rating: 20F / -7C
Pulse Down Quilt & Tensor Elite Pack Sizes
Tensor Elite Sleeping Mat
● Small Weighs: 221g (ex bag)
● Regular Weighs: 268g (ex bag)
● Thickness: 3 In/7.62 cm
● Shape: Mummy silhouette to minimise weight.
● Pump Sack: Included Vortex™ pump sack is also made from 10D CORDURA®.
Hornet Elite OSMO Tent
One of the first in a new range of tents built with NEMO’s new OSMO fabric. Made from 100% recycled materials, free of any harmful PFCs or PFAS, this new poly-nylon maximizes performance, without impacting the environment. Made from a weave of strong, lightweight nylon and, a dimensionally stable (doesn’t stretch) polyester, which also doesn’t absorb water. NEMO has created a new fabric, that holds its shape better, has improved water repellency, and also saves weight.
For a tent that weighs less than 700 grams (1-Man), some really nice features have been added, storage space is always nice and a gear pocket has been included. A night light pocket, somewhere to stash your head torch, which sits above your head, and the mesh diffuses the light giving everything a cosy glow. My favourite feature, one I now hope to see in all tents, not just ultralight ones, is the new gatekeeper door ties, an incredibly simple clip used to secure the door in place when not closed. So simple in fact, I’m amazed no one else has come up with them.
I didn’t feel claustrophobic at all, in fact, it has a generous amount of headroom. The fly bar clip, above your head, and the twin volumizing clips located on either side of the tent provide even more living space. The Triangulated volumizing guy-outs located at the feet, again improve the living space and protect the sleeping bag from condensation. Large doors make for easy access and make the tent a nice place just to hang out, giving impressive views and access to the vestibule, which again is of a good size.
Overall, I’m ridiculously impressed with this tent. It has a lot of features and is incredibly user-friendly. For everything but summit camps, I think this is an excellent backpacking tent.
1 Person Weight: 687g (excludes pegs & bags)
● Packed Size: 19.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 in / 48 x 10 x 5 cm
● Peak Height: 39 in / 98 cm
● Tent Design: Two Skin, Freestanding
Fillo Elite Pillow
The award-winning Fillo™ Elite backpacking pillow brings clever design to an often-overlooked piece of gear: the humble camp pillow. Fillo™ Elite is the ultralight version of our award-winning Fillo™. At a fraction of the weight (less than 3 oz) and packed size, it still offers impressive height and cushion despite its ethereal weight.
Nemo's Fillo Elite Pillow is not only small and lightweight, but also extremely comfortable to use thanks to the layer of Primaloft insulation. The updated soft cotton jersey cover feels soft against your skin and can easily be removed and washed which is always a plus after long trips away. The size is great with an 8cm depth for comfort and plenty of cushioning to keep you comfy even if you move around in the night.
The integrated stuff sack is conveniently sewn into the inside of the cover so that it can never be misplaced. The stuff sack is about the size of a tennis ball, so you will hardly notice it in your pack. Ideal for the back country or even keeping in your pocket for an emergency nap!
● Weight: 82g
● Packed size: 10 x 8 cm
● Dimensions: 39 x 27 x 8 cm
Nemo Ultralight Kit Total Weight
Terms and Conditions
The winner will win a Nemo Tensor Elite Sleeping Mat in Short or Regular length. No substitute prizes can be offered.
The competition starts on 1st May 2025 and ends on 2nd June 2025. All entrants between these dates will be entered into the draw. The winner will be drawn on 3rd June 2025, and the winner will be notified via email. If you don't get an email from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion.
Every correct entry submitted between the competition dates will have their email address entered into the draw. The draw will be made using a random number generator and will be completely fair, with each email address having the same chance to win as any other. Only one entry per person will be accepted. No dialogue will be entered about the administration of the competition/draw.
You can also enter the draw by sending your entry to us by post at the following address: Ultralight Outdoor Gear, Unit 2, Tees Valley Court, Wynyard Business Park, Billingham, TS22 5FE, United Kingdom. Add your name, answer, and email address inside.
If you purchase one of the prize items and then win the competition, you are entitled to a refund of the cost of the item!
Introducing the Nemo Ultralight Sleep System — engineered for hikers who count grams and crave comfort. With the revolutionary Tensor Elite sleeping mat and Pulse UL quilt, you’ll experience trail-ready sleep without the bulk. Here's why your next backcountry adventure deserves an upgrade.... The lightest Tensor ever made, Tensor™ Elite is NEMO`s sleeping pad solution for hyper-streamlined hikers.