Nemo's Ultralight Sleep System
Jul 12, 2021
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:
● Long Weighs:
● 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®.
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!
The Nemo Tensor Elite Short Mummy Sleeping Mat is one of the lightest full-length inflatable mats available, delivering impressive comfort for its weight. At just 268g, 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.