Name: Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad, Regular
Brand: Nemo
SKU: NMOTASR
Price: 199.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.9 (97 reviews)

Elevate your outdoor adventuresA pinnacle of innovation in comfort and versatility. This backpacking sleeping pad is designed for enthusiasts who demand the best in all-season warmth without the...

Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad, Regular

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Top Rated Gear: Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad, Regular Type: Air Pads

Elevate your outdoor adventuresA pinnacle of innovation in comfort and versatility. This backpacking sleeping pad is designed for enthusiasts who demand the best in all-season warmth without the compromise of extra weight.Advanced Comfort and InsulationCrafted with NEMO's exclusive Spaceframe baffle design, this pad features sophisticated low-stretch fabric trusses. These trusses ensure stable support and the perfect balance of firmness and cushion, eliminating the uncomfortable wobble often associated with air pads. Encased within each baffle, the dual layers of Thermal Mirror metallized film reflect body heat, enhancing the pad's impressive 5.4 R-value for exceptional thermal insulation.Durable and Easy-to-Inflate Sleeping PadConstructed from durable 20D and 40D nylon, the Sleeping Pad offers unmatched durability against punctures and tears, ensuring longevity and reliability on the trail. The included Vortex pump sack complements the pad's Laylow valve for swift and effortless inflation, providing comfort in minutes.

Bought this a couple of months ago with the Disco 30 men's. This is the best pad I have ever slept on, and its wonderful for stomach and side sleepers. Highly recommend.

So Small yet So comfy

My new air mattress works perfectly with my sleeping bag.  I purchased the long, wide model and couldn't be happier.

Quiet, comfortable and easy to use

I bought the regular one, which was too small for a comfortable sleep for me (5'9). I bought the long and wide version and tried it in the New Hampshire forest, love it!

Si perfect

I've d  pi ent countless nights in my old Nemo Tensor. It's been my faithful companion in deserts, mountains and northern forests. I didn't think I'd ever find a better pad, but I was wrong! I picked up a new Tensor All season pad and I am in love!! It's quiet, ul and warmer than my old Tensor.I  definitely recommend this pad!

Didn't think it could get better- I was wrong!

Definitely worth the money and I may just go ahead and buy another as soon as the other shapes/lengths come back instock!

Excellent option!

I have used a Tensor Trail wide for years but wanted a higher R-value.  This All-Season version is just as comfy and kept me warm camping on frozen and wet ground.  Was a bit slippery but I think that was just because it was brand new.  I am pretty happy with it.

Great Pad for Use Year Round

I'm stoked to finally own one of these after waiting for over a year and testing so many others on the market. This is by far the best bang for your buck when it comes to comfort vs. all purpose! I'm going to definitely buy the newest edition to compare it to as well! 10/10

Epic peice of kit

After years of sleeping on more affordable pads, I decided to splurge on the Tensor All-Season. This is easily the most comfortable pad I've slept on, plus it's the easiest to inflate and deflate. I wish I had gotten it sooner!

Slept like a DREAM

This pad is amazing, winter or summer. Even though NEMO makes a pad with higher R value, this one was great in a tent while camping on snow. It's quieter and more comfortable than any other pad I've owned, and the included inflation sack is also helpful. I'd recommend this pad to everyone. I also like my choice of regular/mummy size. I'm 5'10" and it had plenty of space for me.

Great Year-Round Pad!

I found the comfort pretty decent but I kept sliding off the pad when I turned over in my sleep. Maybe a bad combination with my Klymit sleeping bag fabric?

Comfy but slippery

At 6.2 the long and wide size Tensor works great for me. The pad packs up small and is very light weight for the R rating. If the pad is under inflated the inner mylar layers can make crinkle sounds but if you have the pad inflated properly, you shouldn't have any issues with the sound. So far, the Tensor has been durable, but I've only had it on a handful of trips. As for comfort, I get a good night sleep. The thickness works great for side sleepers, my hips never feel the ground. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a great all around pad thats ready for any adventure.

Best all around pad out there

Absolutely love the Tensor All-Season Pad! For the price, weight, R-Value, quality, and comfort it can't be beat. It's the only pad that does all of these well that I've found. Other pads do some of these things well but not all at the same time like the Tensor. I also like how small it packs down. I can't buy multiple pads for all the seasons so this is perfect because it is great no matter the time of year.

Single Best Pad Money Can Buy

As a long-time owner of an old (narrow) Thermarest X-Therm, I grew tired of the noise of the thing (as did my neighbours). Buying an All-Season Tensor (long, wide) gave me the chance to directly compare the two side-by-side. There is considerable hype online about the 'silence' of the Tensor - in my view, it's only marginally quieter than my old X-Therm. So if you're thinking of buying one of these in anticipation of quiet nights, you'll be disappointed. It's slightly more comfortable than the X-Therm, thanks to the thicker section and the fact that it has another 100mm of width (this, incidentally, is a good reason for side sleepers to go to a wide pad - you can draw your knees up and not roll off the back of the pad). You pay for it in ounces, of course - the Tensor is the heavier of the two - but in my view, it's worth it.

Good, not great

I've used just about every brand of sleeping pad on the market, and these newer Tensor pads are my favorite. Quite lightweight given the R-values, and small to pack. Durability has been great, and most importantly, the comfort is spot on. Other pads that have the baffles runnings all in one direction don't do it, either they're soft on the side and you roll off too easy, or thy bounce around and curl on you. The Tensor doesn't have either of those issues. Also very quiet.
My only items for improvement is that the tops of these should all be black or dark charcoal colored. Reason being with more people using quilts and having direct skin contact with the top surface, the sweat and grime really begins to build up and show nasty wear after a bit. Black will hide it so they look newer/cleaner longer.
Also, Nemo really need to offer a Regular Wide Mummy in these. Too many of the rectangle shape ones keep too much weight on for lightweight backpacking use.

Best available, but...

I have had my Tensor for a year now and I love the thickness and quietness of it. However, there are a few things to mention. One of my biggest gear regrets is not getting the wide version. While the regular version saves some weight, it really does sacrifice some comfort. If you are a back sleeper, it is not wide enough for both arms to rest on the pad. Don't be like me, the extra width is worth the extra weight. Another thing I have noticed is that it is prone to pinprick leaks. I have gotten a few but they patched up great and haven't had any recent issues.

All around pretty good

I used the Nemo Tensor on a biketour of Iceland and was impressed with the performance and comfort of this pad. Temperatures in mid-May ranged from 25-50 degrees Fahrenheit in numerous different landscapes and weather. I was never cold despite these changing conditions (with a 20 degree sleeping bag).

This pad has a quick inflation pump sack which I found takes about 4-5 uses to fully inflate the pad. Deflation is also easy, the pad can be packed up simultaneously during the deflation process.

Comfort was excellent, the 3.5 inch thickness kept me completely off the ground as a back and side sleeper. I slept on this pad for about 20 days with no issues.

The one thing I read about this pad was that it is loud. During the setup I noticed the noise because it was the most movement of the pad. Once it was setup I never noticed it, the wind against my tent was often louder than the pad.

I would absolutely recommend buying this pad and I plan to get another. I personally like the wide pad, the fractional weight of a smaller pad is not worth it if you don't fit. Between the comfort, packability, weight and durability, this pad should be considered by anyone looking for a good night sleep.

Comfortable Sleeping Pad with Great Functionality

Really love my Nemo Tensor Insulated Regular with R Value of 2.7, but couldn't pass up the chance to try the improved, All-Season version that claimed to be more comfortable (thicker) and warmer (R Value 4.2) at the same weight!  I tried it out during a February hike of the 75-mile Georgia section of the AT and it performed flawlessly.

The best just got better

I bought the rectangle wide and it's been great ! Just recently brought it camping on the islands of Saranac Lake NY and it was extremely warm and comfortable. I really appreciated that thickness upgrade. Also it is very light weight, small, easy to pack, easy to inflate. All around great sleeping pad!

Nemo Tensor All Season

I got the Tensor All-Season for a mid-May trip with temps overnight forecast into the high 30s. I brought a 30 degree down quilt vs my 15 degree bag as my pack space was limited. I was not once cold! I am so impressed. Durability seems more than adequate with zero issues even though we slept on rocks one night. I also worried about sliding off and that did not happen - I got the wide rectangular option as I tend to flop about from side to side. Width at 25" was adequate for this! One feedback is that I personally dislike folding up things in thirds and returning to a small sack each morning - might there be a zippered rectangular stuff sack with room to put the 1/2 folded pad and inflation bag into with less 'stuffing'? I basically did not use the stuff sack and folded the pad in half then rolled it - securing it with the included velcro strap. It's a small issue really and for someone that likes to out minimal effort out to pack up. One other tricky aspect relates to inflating - I pulled the inflation bag off a few times just before reaching full. The angle seems a bit unnatural for avoiding this - again, I'm nitpicking as it was manageable with practice. I topped off with a few breathes, too. I do wish Nemo would offer a mini pump option - or I may get a third party one for ease. Depending on how much air you get into the inflation sack, it too me up to 10-12 rolls to reach full. I also bought a sheet from another company and it did not fit so had to abandon the idea - and maybe it is not needed in hindsight. Overall, I am quite impressed and sold you might say on Nemo quality.

Three nights, not once cold

Still remains one of the best pads on the market currently. I've used the Regular Wide size several times for backpacking and it's a hard one to beat.  I've tested it 60 degree temperature and 20 degree. Both times it did not disappoint, especially in 20 degrees. It's light, super packable, and very quite compared to other air pads. The only reason I am giving it a 4/5 is because it is not super comfortable for side sleepers.  Though this issue can be resolved by adding a switchback underneath for additional padding.

Top Tier Pad On The Market

I still own the older Tensor Insulated, and also got the new all-season pad for a bit of extra warmth. Compared to the older pad, the face fabric is a bit louder and more crinkly feeling, but this was apparently done for durability.

What I wish Nemo would do is make a mummy taper in the reg/wide and long/wide versions of the Tensor, since it's the lightest pad in the lineup. The Hornet, Dragonfly, and Mayfly 2 are all 50 inches wide at the head, but then they taper at the foot. I'm not the only one who would like to fit two wide pads in a UL 2 person tent. 

Confusingly, Cascade does the opposite, offering tapered sizes in the Neoair and rectangular floors in the Hubba Hubba.

Still a market leader with two quirks.

Great size and weight for backpacking. Was warm to at least upper 30s. Have not gone colder yet. Was a little louder (  crinkling sound when I move, but was still able to sleep.

Tensor All Season - Good!

I recently upgraded to the long wide version of this sleeping pad from another big name brand sleeping pad. This pad is incredibly warm, comfortable, and fits end to end in my two person tent so I am never sliding off. It is thin, but even as I side sleeper I do not touch the grounds Additionally, it packs down quite small. If I were to change one thing it would be the amount of air it takes to inflate, probably 5-6 bags with inflatable sac.

Complete upgrade

Though I have yet to use this pad, I can confidently say of the ~7 pads I've owned, this is the best.  It packs down ultra small and is incredibly lightweight, comfortable, and the dimensions (70"x25") fit my BA sleeping bag's integrated pad sleeves perfectly.  I'll have to take Nemo's word on the R value for now, but I'll try and update this review once I test it.  It's a bit crinkly when you move around and I wish it had elevated sides to hold me in place at night, but I'm not so bummed as to remove a star from my rating.  Overall it's a great pad :)

Fits my Big Agnes Daisy Mae perfectly

I researched many pads and find this to have an excellent performance to price ratio. Works excellent and very happy with my purchase.

Great pad

Been using sleeping pads for decades, and have always struggled balancing weight and warmth. No more compromising: the Tensor All-Season is the best of both worlds. Look no further!

Finally, an Ultralight That's Warm

And am very pleased! I loved my alpine tensor but as a side sleeper, I wanted something a little thicker. Also, my alpine was a mummy style and I wanted the rectangle version. I'm very happy with the tensor all-season. It's thicker and more comfortable for me, and the shape makes me feel as if I have more room. Also, it has a slightly smaller footprint and is slightly lighter. I'm not sure how that works but I've used it twice and like it so far!

Replaced my alpine tensor with this one

Theres just nothing that beats it.  Ive tried Sea2Summit and Thermarest but the Nemo is by far the best.  Extra thick so perfect for side sleepers, barely any extra weight over the less insulated versions, very durable.  What more could you ask for?  Oh, and it doesnt sound like a bag of potato chips when you lay on it.  I bought the Regular Wide version and love it.

Simply the best

So happy with my new tensor sleeping pad. Very lightweight and the 3.5 thickness is a massive upgrade from my old sleeping pad. Cannot go wrong with the quality of Nemo.

Amazing sleeping pad

It's a great lightweight multi season sleeping pad.  I purchased for an upcoming Backcountry Rocky mountain sheep hunt this fall. Looking forward to some great nights sleep deep in the mountains.

Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad, Regular

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