Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Air Mattress

by Therm-A-Rest

• Lightest: We've utilized the most advanced fabrics and proprietary
• Warmest r-value of 2.5, the NeoAir is three times warmer than any other uninsulated air mattress.
• Most comfortable - When inflated, the internal baffling also functions to create an internal truss system
• Durable -because we've achieved such thermal efficiency without the aid of down
• Compact - packs down as small as a 1 liter water bottle

Product Description

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Representing the world's most advanced engineering in lightweight comfort, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir mattress is a terrific choice for cold nights on the mountain. The NeoAir is outfitted with a patent-pending reflective barrier that's designed to return warmth to your body and reduce heat loss to the ground, keeping you up to three times warmer than other uninsulated air mattresses. The NeoAir's patent-pending Triangular Core Matrix technology, meanwhile, creates an internal truss system that's extremely stable, so you won't roll off during the middle of the night. Best of all, the mattress achieves thermal efficiency without down or fiber insulation, meaning you can inflate the NeoAir directly without the added weight of a pump. Revolutionary by design, the NeoAir weighs a mere 14 ounces and packs down to the size of a 1-liter water bottle. All Therm-a-Rest mattresses are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications

Small

• Dimensions: 20 by 47 inches
• Rolled size: 9 by 3.3 inches
• Weight: 9 ounces
• R-value: 2.5
• Thickness: 2.5 inches

Medium

• Dimensions: 20 by 66 inches
• Rolled size: 9 by 4 inches
• Weight: 13 ounces
• R-value: 2.5
• Thickness: 2.5 inches

Regular

• Dimensions: 20 by 72 inches
• Rolled size: 9 by 4 inches
• Weight: 14 ounces
• R-value: 2.5
• Thickness: 2.5 inches

Large

• Dimensions: 25 by 77 inches
• Rolled size: 11 by 4.5 inches
• Weight: 1 pound 3 ounces
• R-value: 2.5
• Thickness: 2.5 inches

About Therm-a-Rest
Three decades after inventing the self-inflating mattress, Therm-a-Rest remains the most trusted name in outdoor comfort. The company makes every mattress in its facilities in the U.S. and Ireland, using only the most reliable, innovative materials available. In addition, Therm-a-Rest puts them through rigorous lab and field-testing to ensure that they perform well in every situation. That's why the company backs all of its products with a lifetime warranty honored worldwide. With one office in Seattle, Washington, and a second in Middleton, County Cork, Ireland, the company says with confidence that "beneath every great trip lies a Therm-a-Rest."

Product Description

The NeoAir mattress represents the world’s most advanced engineering in ultralight comfort. Beyond being the lightest air mattress available, we’ve utilized two patent-pending internal technologies, making it up to three times warmer and far more stable than any other uninsulated air mattress available. And when it comes to space in your pack, you’ll appreciate that it’s no bigger than a one-liter water bottle. Revolutionary by design, the gossamer NeoAir mattress makes comfort one less thing you’ll need to compromise when traveling Fast & Light.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001QWFDD0
• Item model number: NEOAIRMATTRESS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,682 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Camping Mattress I Have Used July 3, 2009

By HVeinott

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Perfect for backpacking as it folds into about 1/4 the size of an "old-school" thermarest. You will also feel considerably warmer. It has a metallic type layer on the bottom which radiates your body heat back up to you. I got the regular size which is big enough to get the job done, however it's on the narrow side and if I was starting over I'd get the largest. Small or medium seem pointless as the regular folds incredibly small anyway. This mat does look more delicate at least superficially, but I haven't had any problem with it breaking or deflating. If you are into backpacking this is now the only air mattress I would consider buying, at least for warm weather hiking. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is no foam or insulation at all, so in the unlikely event it deflates you are left with nothing. When winter camping I bring a thin foam pad as well just in case. But in the summer, with all the space you save in your bag you can make room for more important things, like a bigger pillow or extra alcohol.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars If it leaks, the worst; if it does not leak, the best October 10, 2010

By Keith Wellman

My Thermarest neoair large should arrive back at Cascade Designs this week. After using the air pad for 10-12 times, it developed very small leaks (micro leaks) in the seams. These leaks are hard to detect--you must inflate the pad, submerge it, put serious pressure on it, and look for the pinpoint leaks on the seams. The consequence of these leaks is that I (195#, 6'1") had to re-inflate the pad every 4-5 hrs during the night.

A call to Cascade Designs (Thermarest) got a pleasant "send it back and we will switch it out."

I wonder if the high price of the neoair pads is because they expect a certain number of "failures" and subsequent replacements.

On the plus side, the neoair is by far the most comfortable pad I have ever used--I get a great night's rest (if I don't have to keep re-inflating it.) I'm a kayaker and carry a simple air-pad pump to inflate it. A couple extra breaths top it off. It is an obviously somewhat delicate product with respect to sharp or pointed objects. I always inflate it in the tent and had no problems w/ punctures for the 25-30 times I used it.

I strongly recommend the "large" over the "regular" if the extra few ounces are not a problem. My wife has the regular, and she occasionally mentions that it is a bit narrow--she is 5'8", 130#. So far, her's does not leak.

I camp 30+ nights a year--about half of those on Florida beaches and in the Everglades, the other half are in the western US (rocky mountains at 8000-9000' and desert SW.) I'm looking forward to my NeoAir replacement, but I have also ordered an Exped SynMat 9 Deluxe air pad to try. I will update this post with my experiences.

UPDATE: After about an 8-day turn-around, I received my "new" large Neoair--it would better be called "refurbished" Neoair, since it had a professional looking 1/4 inch patch. A couple days before the Neoair arrived, my new Exped SynMat 9 Pump DLX Sleeping Pad arrived. Frankly, the Exped 9 seems like it is built like a tank compared to the Neoair. But, the Exped weighs 23 oz more (42 oz vs 19 oz). It is 1 inch wider (26" vs 25") than the Neoair. It is also 1" thicker (3.5" vs 2.5"). The Exped 9 also has an R value of 6 vs R=2.5 for the Neoair. The Exped 9 Deluxe has a built-in pump, a repair kit, and a stuff bag--the Neoair has none of these "extras." The Exped 9 is also at least 50% more bulky when rolled up, than the Neoair. I have no trouble deflating/rolling-up either the Exped 9 or the Neoair. While the built-in pump of the Exped 9 works, I use a Coleman 4D pump to inflate both air pads. To top each off, if necesary, I use a few oral puffs for the Neoair and a few pumps w/ the built-in pump on the Exped 9.

Considering the bulk and the weight of the Exped 9, it is more suited for kayak-camping or car-camping rather than backpacking. The Neoair is terrific for backpacking IF YOU CAN KEEP IT FROM LEAKING. Frankly, for me, the risk of the Neoair leaking on a multiday, remote wilderness camp trip makes me hesitant to take it--especially since I have an Exped 9.

UPDATE 2: The "patch" on the Neoair was not covering a hole; it fell off after time. I have no idea why it was there, or why a small, open envelop of glue was also in the package with the Neoair. I have not used the Neoair in over a year. My wife and I use the Exped 9 for all our kayak & car camping.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My search for the perfect foam pad is over October 11, 2009

By Edward W. Perry

Over my 45 year backpacking career, I have tried every conceivable foam pad, searching for the lightest weight, and most comfort. I put high value on a comfortable nights sleep, and this pad delivers. Since you can easily adjust it while laying on it, you can dial in how firm you want the pad to be. It does take longer to fold and pack up as you have to fold it in thirds length-wise, and then roll it up to expel the air. I swore I would never blow up another foam pad, as that is what we had to do in the 60's. But this pad only takes about 15 breaths to fully inflate. The comfort, insulation and light weight make this the best pad I have owned. The biggest down-side is that I would not fold this up and use it in my crazy creek chair shell or sleep on the bare ground with it. It is too delicate for that, but it's just fine inside a tent.