REVIEW

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Sleeping Pad

The UberLite is Therm-a-Rest's lightest of ultralight backpacking pads, and it's impressively compact. But can it handle the rigors of trail life? Here's my review.

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I use the small UberLite and it's seriously tiny when rolled up. The compact size and light weight are big deals for my ultralight bikepacking setup. It fits anywhere!

Weight and Size

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Comfort

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The UberLite's 2.5" thickness is slightly less than the new 3" XLite NXT, but it's still impressively comfy for such an ultralight pad (even in the small length). To get lighter you'd basically have to sleep on a thin foam pad, which just doesn't work for many people.

Durability

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The UberLite's 15 denier fabric is easier to puncture than other pads in the NeoAir line. This is often the price we pay (well, besides $$) for ultralight gear. If you use this pad, you'll need to be careful where and how you lay on it.

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