Thermarest NeoAir Uberlite L Sleeping Mat

Product Information

The UberLite is quieter than the XLite, but it’s not absolutely quiet. The 15d fabrics are crispy, and can replicate the sound of balloons being rubbed together when laid atop some shelter floor fabrics. Sizes: The XTherm, XLite, and UberLite all share the same mummy-shape with 20″ width and 72″ height in their standard size. All are also available in wide and large (wide + long) sizes for folks who need more space. The UberLite, being focused on the ultralight crowd, comes in a short torso-length size. The XLite comes in a regular short size more suitable to smaller hikers. Both XLite and XTherm also come in a fully rectangular MAX model for extra comfort, but the minimalist UberLite does not. Therm-a-Rest's lightest airbed. From alpinists to thru-hikers, those who need the lightest gear have a new standard for ultralight comfort with this superlight pad. Thermarest says

We will keep customer information safe and secure and will not distribute or sell this information to a third party. You can now directly compare the R-value of mats rated using the ASTM F3340-18 with confidence that is a fair and accurate comparison between mats. In simple terms, the higher the R-value, the warmer the mat. The UberLite is smaller than the XLite (left) and Big Agnes AXL (right), all size Regular. But the difference is small, and I’d say that other factors should drive your buying decision. Leave a comment! Please note that inflatables such as sleeping mats are not considered as faulty if they become punctured during use and are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty in this event.

COLLECTIONS

My experience with the XLite, XTherm, AXL, and now UberLite is that these pads make less noise with age and when paired with older shelter floors. Repeated folding of the pad seems to soften the materials, and normal use seems to buff the fabric coatings. Warmth

The big sister of Uberlite (if you will), Thermarest NeoAir XLite, strikes the perfect balance among the weight, durability and insulation. The UberLite still crinkles like the XLite and original NeoAir but notably less so. The face fabric is slightly softer than these other mats and a bit slippier on a silnylon tent floor, but once you're on it there's no chance of it moving around the tent.

Recommendation

As if the NeoAir XLite weren’t already pretty darn warm, Therm-a-Rest also offers the NeoAir XTherm, a true all-season inflatable sleeping pad that blows all other pads out of the water in warmth-to-weight ratio. The R-value of 7.3 means this pad can handle truly extreme winter conditions, if that’s your thing. Its relatively light weight (still under one pound) means you won’t mind carrying this pad in warmer weather either. An old-school twist and pull valve, which is one way, letting out air when you’re puffing it up. Not ideal, and Therm-a-Rest is changing their valves soon. More on sleeping pad valve types in our Guide. While the UberLite looks like Therm-a-Rest’s three season NeoAir XLite and four season NeoAir XTherm sleeping pads, it’s made with lighter weight fabric and less insulation to save weight. While this does reduce its durability, the UberLite is also the quietest and least crinkly sounding sleeping pad in the NeoAir product family. That fact alone may make it worth upgrading to for existing XLite and XTherm owners who want a lighter weight summer sleeping pad. If you have spent a night on the XLite or the warmer XTherm, the UberLite will feel very familiar. All of them: Unlike the XLite, mylar film is not used in the construction of the UberLite. This compromises its warmth, but makes it less crinkly. Sleeping on the XLite has been rightfully compared to sleeping on a bag of potato chips.

This matt has an R-Value of 2.0 which in real terms means that this matt is best suited to warmer weather trips and adventures.R-Values are an international standard of insulation and (in simple terms) indicate the materials ability to reduce heat flow through conduction, radiation or convection. Therefore, the higher the R-Value, the lower the heat transfer and the greater the insulation properties of the material. Incredibly thin fabric. So far tests have not popped it, but it’s much thinner than other common fabric Deniers in ultralight pads. More on sleeping pad materials and Denier in our Guide.

BLANKETS & PONCHOS

I noted it was a lot shinier than my Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm so had some concerns I’d slide around on it but these fears were unfounded. On the nights I’ve tested it, I’ve stayed put all night and slept really well. On the other hand, Thermarest NeoAir XLiteweighs 12 oz. Even though it’s 3.2 oz heavier than the Uberlite thanks to Thermarest’s innovative design, it’s still one of the lightest sleeping pads on the market (I have a table of other alternatives belowso you can get the main idea). Another good thing about this pad is it’s made of considerably durable material (for an air pad) therefore it offers you a great longevity for years of use.