Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Mat

Best for

• sleep comfort on multi-day trips
• cold-ground insulation
• hikers improving recovery overnight

Things to know

• Sleep mats affect warmth and recovery more than many hikers expect.
• Bulk and comfort trade-offs matter alongside insulation.
• A mat should be judged with the rest of the sleep system.

Avoid if

• you prioritise minimum bulk over sleep quality

How it fits into a trip

Best for trips where sleep quality, insulation, and recovery affect the next day’s performance.

About this product

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT Sleeping Pad, the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any sleeping pad ever made.

With cutting edge Triangular Core Matrix™ construction and ThermaCapture™ technology, the XTherm NXT delivers a 7.3 R-value while weighing just 15.5 oz (439 g) in the Regular size.

Put another way, the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any sleeping pad ever created.

It is warmer, lighter and thicker than the previous model, which is why the XTherm NXT cements the legacy of being the go-to sleeping pad for alpinists, mountaineers and extreme cold expeditions.

At 3-inches thick, with horizontal baffles, all-night comfort and support are at hand, while 70D nylon on the bottom ensures the XTherm NXT holds up to extended expedition use.

The WingLock™ Valve allows for rapid inflation and deflation but is also intuitive and easy to use in frigid weather when the gloves are not coming off.