What is the Nemo Tensor Elite Three-Season Regular Mummy Sleeping Pad?
The Nemo Tensor Elite is Nemo's lightest sleeping pad, designed for hikers who prioritise weight savings without sacrificing comfort. Its mummy shape provides cushioned support in a streamlined silhouette, which isideal for adventures where every gram matters.
What is it made of?
The pad's main fabric is a custom-made 10D Cordura nylon ripstop, an ultra-lightweight yet durable material that reduces weight while providing reliable puncture resistance. This fabric ensures the pad remains light without sacrificing the protection needed for outdoor use.
The insulation utilises a layer of aluminised film, which reflects body heat to keep you warm without adding bulk. This reflective film is suspended within the pad's Apex baffle construction, a unique design with low-stretch, die-cut trusses that improve stability and even weight distribution. Unlike other designs that use more material, the Apex baffle achieves its cushioning with less fabric, contributing to the pad's overall lightness. This structure enhances comfort and minimises noise, maintaining the quiet and stable sleep experience that Nemo's Tensor pads are known for.
What are its features?
The Nemo Tensor Elite sleeping pad offers comfort with minimal weight, making it a top choice for ultralight backpackers. Its mummy shape keeps the pad slim and lightweight, perfect for those who need to save every gram in their pack. Unlike rectangular pads, which take up more space and add weight with extra material, the mummy shape is cut to follow the natural contours of your body, tapering at the feet and shoulders.
This design approach helps reduce the overall weight and volume, which is a big win for ultralight backpackers and thru-hikers who need to save every gram in their pack.
The pad's narrower profile means it provides cushioning only where it truly matters—under your torso, shoulders, and hips—while eliminating excess material around your legs and feet.
It also allows the pad to fit more easily into narrow spaces inside a tent or bivy, maximising floor space and making it a versatile choice for compact shelters.
The upgraded two-way Laylow valve is a game-changer for on-the-go comfort adjustments. This valve allows you to easily adjust the air pressure to fine-tune the pad's firmness to the right level. If you're lying down and feel a bit too firm, you can let out just a touch of air for softer support. If you need extra cushioning on uneven ground, you can add a bit more air to lift yourself higher off the ground. This feature is convenient in colder weather or early mornings when the temperature drop causes the air inside to compress, making the pad feel less firm. The Laylow valve lets you quickly add more air to keep it comfortably inflated. It's also handy when adjusting the pad while wearing gloves in chilly conditions, as the valve is easy to grip and control, ensuring you stay warm without removing gloves.
The pad is 3.5 inches thick and 20 inches wide, providing excellent cushioning and support throughout the night. This thickness helps keep you comfortable, even if you're camping on uneven ground, while the width ensures you have enough room to rest without rolling off the sides. Despite its generous comfort, the Tensor Elite packs down to a super compact size, taking up minimal space in your backpack
Designed as a three-season pad with an R-value of 2.4, the Tensor Elite provides insulation against mild to cool ground temperatures. This rating makes it suitable for spring, summer, and fall adventures, giving you just the right amount of warmth without adding excessive weight.
Features:
- Ultralight 10D Cordura Nylon
- Apex Baffle construction for stability
- Mummy shape for reduced bulk
- Laylow Valve with micro-adjustment
- Three-season insulation