4/24/2012

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker Mattress Review

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker Mattress
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This pad is 25 inches wide and 48 inches long. Weighs 1 pound.
I recently used it on an overnight camping trip. Placed it on top of another pad (Astro Ultralight Camping Foam Mat full length, .25 inches thick, weighs 4 ounces) and the NeoAir Trekker pad kept me super comfortable all night. I am a side sleeper and only inflated the pad enough to keep my hip off the ground. A side benefit to not inflating fully is that I can leave it inflated in the tent and kneel on the pad without worrying about stressing it. The Trekker model does not have a noticeable "crinkel" sound when moving around on it.
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I strongly recommend getting an "Instaflator" for inflating any small air mattress. From previous mattresses I have owned, after "a few" times of inflating a mattress by mouth, I just don't want to get my mouth near it any more. Ick. Amazon has sold the Instaflator in the past, not sure why they are no longer selling them.
A stuff sack is included with the NeoAir Trekker and is a bit larger than it needs to be. The bag still feels a bit large even when the mattress is rolled up with an Instaflator inside.
I enjoyed the extra width of the Large Torso model, which allowed me to lay on my back and have both arms rest on the pad at my sides. My feet don't easily get cold, and I don't mind the NeoAir Trekker Large Torso pad not extending below my knees. The other pad took care of insulating my feet nicely and provided a measure of protection for the NeoAir Trekker, although the NeoAir Trekker seems to have a pretty tough texture on it and probably does not need the help.
The NeoAir Trekker did not move around the tent at night, and I did not roll off of it.
The inflation valve on the NeoAir Trekker was easy to use and did not leak at all.
With an r-value of only 2, it worked fine with the secondary pad (link above) when temps were around 42 degrees at night. I am confident it will work fine at temperatures much lower than that. The sleeping bag I was using was a super-inexpensive Suisse Sport Adult Adventurer Mummy Ultra-Compactable Sleeping Bag that weighs only 3 pounds. I am 6'1" and 200 pounds. At 42 degrees, wearing fleece and socks, I was able to leave the bag unzipped most of the night. I attribute much that warmth to the combination of the two mats, so I cannot positively confirm the warmth of using a NeoAir Trekker if it were to be used alone.
The NeoAir Trekker is an excellent piece of gear and makes for a restful night of sleep. I could not be happier with this purchase.


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Based on the incredibly successful NeoAir mattress, the NeoAir Trekker mattress brings even more comfort and durability to a proven equation for lgithweight and compact mattress design.Our Triangular Core Matrick technology maintains its promise of twice the warmth of other uninsulated air mattresses alon wth the unique stability that only Neo technology can offer.All of this comfort is encased in a durable yet supple fabric that adds versatility to a long list of reasons why your customers will be looking for this matteress.Stuff sack included.Thickness: 6.3cm/2.5in.Weight: 454g/16oz

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