If only we managed to get sponsorship from Cascade designs...!!!
We're up to 5 neo airs on the expedition now! But why?
Description from Thermarest
The NeoAir mattress represents the world’s most advanced engineering in ultralight comfort. Beyond being the lightest air mattress available, we’ve utilised two patent-pending internal technologies, making it up to three times warmer and far more stable than any other uninsulated air mattress available. And when it comes to space in your pack, you’ll appreciate that it’s no bigger than a one-liter water bottle. Revolutionary by design, the gossamer NeoAir mattress makes comfort one less thing you’ll need to compromise when travelling fast and light
And in the test...
+ the extra thickness makes it lots more comfortable to sleep on... (don't be tempted to over inflate it though....
+ It is tiny to pack and so saves lots of space (fits perfectly in a 1lt alpkit dry bag. The bag it comes in is too big)
+ very very light!!
+ grip and seems to slide around less
+ inflates in 16 puffs!
- slightly rustly to sleep on until you get used to it
- feels delicate... i was apprehensive to start with but i have used it lots and haven't had any problems. Seems more robust than you think!
- You have to blow it up... but don't you have to inflate all self inflating therma rests at the end of the day?!
- Price!! Definately a higher end purchase as the small one retails at £90. HOWEVER, good old go outdoors will price match it down to £52
For comfort, size and weight it is a definate winner. Need to be aware of putting on a bed of gorse though i imagine!!
Going to have to get the sharpies out to name them though!!
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