Thermarest NXT Sleeping Mats Explained
Aug 23, 2024
With improved warmth and comfort, the NXT range solidifies the legacy of its predecessor as the finest ultralight air sleeping pad for year-round backcountry adventures. By refining the way our cutting-edge construction technique, the Triangular Core Matrix™, integrates with the warmth radiating ThermaCapture™ technology, we reduced the noise by 83% from the previous model. At 3-inches thick, with a horizontal baffled structure, the XLite NXT delivers maximum comfort and support at a minimal weight and packed size.
NeoAir® XLite™ NXT Sleeping Pad
Top Pick: “Its impressive R-value, minuscule weight and diminished decibels make the NeoAir XLite NXT a contender for the best mat on the market”. - Our Verdict
Quiet Rest: Improved internal construction reduces noise by 83% compared to previous model.
Boosted Comfort: A 7.6 cm (3-inch) thick profile delivers premium backcountry comfort and extra room for better personal firmness adjustment.
Year-Round Warmth: ThermaCapture™ technology and Triangular Core Matrix™ construction radiate body heat and reduce convective heat loss to deliver a 4.5 R-value, good for year-round conditions.
High-Performing & Ultra-Packable: Industry-leading construction and premium low bulk materials allow the XLite NXT to pack down to about the size of a conventional 1L water bottle.
WingLock™ Valve: Delivers fast one-way inflation and rapid deflation without giving up the ability to easily purge air while you lay on it for comfort micro-adjustments.
Elite Warmth: Triangular Core Matrix Construction
Top Fabric: 30D Ripstop Nylon Top Fabric
Horizontal Baffles: For Premium Comfort
NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT Sleeping Pad
Top Pick: “It’s low weight, incredibly height R-value, and durable materials, set this mat apart from its competitors” - Our Verdict
Best Warmth-to-Weight Ratio Ever: Refined Triangular Core Matrix™ construction and ThermaCapture™ technology deliver a cold-conquering 7.3 R-Value while a Regular size weighs just 457g.
Premium Comfort: A 3-inch (7.6 cm) thick profile and horizontal baffled structure delivers premium backcountry comfort while keeping the weight to a minimum.
Ultralight Durability: 70D nylon on the bottom withstands the wear and tear of extended expedition use, while 30D ripstop nylon on top keeps it light and packable.
WingLock™ Valve: Delivers fast one-way inflation and rapid deflation without giving up the ability to easily purge air while you lay on it for comfort micro-adjustments—even with gloves on.
WingLock™ Valve: Delivers Fast One-Way Inflation
Lighter & Thicker than the Previous Model
Light & Packable: 30D Ripstop Nylon Top Fabric
With improved warmth and comfort, the NeoAir XLite NXT solidifies the legacy of its predecessor as the finest ultralight air sleeping pad for year-round backcountry adventures. By refining the way our cutting-edge construction technique, the Triangular Core MatrixTM, integrates with the warmth radiating ThermaCaptureTM technology. The XLite NXT delivers maximum comfort and support at a minimal weight and packed size.