NEMO Equipment Inc. Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad

User Reviews

• Keeps you warm in very low temperatures for ample versatility.
• Very comfortable for use during a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
• Retains warmth for comfort all night long.
• Able to lay down as a side sleeper without touching the ground for added comfort.
• A good pack size and low weight relative to the high-quality construction and materials that are used.

Expert Reviews

• Includes a vortex pump sack to make the pumping easy and fast.
• The Tensor comes in different sizes and shapes to fit various body types.
• Quiet when laying on the pad, so the noise won’t wake you up throughout the night.
• Contains enough loft so that you are comfortable while sitting on the pad.
• Features a micro-adjustable valve for a customization of firmness.
• The stretchy fabric surface is soft and breathable against your skin for comfort.
• Can buy the short mummy version, the lightest and most compact sleeping configuration on the market.
• The outer fabric is high-quality 20-denier fabric for sturdy comfort.
• The edges are stable, which means it is less prone to caving when you near the edge of the pad.
• Very lightweight, but still thick enough at 3″ for comfort.
• The fabric of the mattress combines comfort and quietness, making it easy to sleep.

User Reviews

• Some reports of the pad leaking after minimal use, rendering the pad unusable.
• Not the widest pad on the market, so you might need to use it with a sleeping bag that has straps to hold the pad in place so you don’t fall of during the night.
• Reports of the pad not remaining inflated throughout the night, which reduces the comfort.

Expert Reviews

• Heavy compared to other similar sleeping pads on the market.
• NEMO doesn’t list an R-value for the Tensor, limiting the amount of information buyers can get about the pad.
• The warmth value of the temperature ranges might be overstated, and might be best for use as a 3-season pad.
• The Tensor 20L takes longer to fill up due to the added space in the pad.
• Might have to use in conjunction with a sleeping tarp or tent so that the pad doesn’t get hurt by the debris on the ground.
• Might be too warm for summer camping and warmer temperatures.