Reddit reviews Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Ultralight Backpacking Air Mattress, Standard Valve, Regular - 20 x 72 Inches
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Ultralight (12 ounces) inflatable air mattress for backpacking and mountaineering offers maximum warmth for the weight, ideal for 3-season alpine adventuresReflective ThermaCapture technology traps radiant heat while Triangular Core Matrix baffled construction provides stability and minimizes heat lossTapered design reduces weight without compromising warmth; textured, no-slip fabric ensures that sleeping bags stay put during the nightThe 2.5-inch thick mattress inflates in less than two minutes by blowing into valve, and packs to the size of a one-liter water bottleRegular measures 72x20x2.5 inches inflated, 9x4 inches packed, and weighs 12 ounces; stuff sack and repair kit includedSport type: Sporting Goods
I've been doing A LOT of research over the past few months. I apply ultralight principles to my decision making, but also factor in quality of life and durability. I'm testing out different items (mostly clothing) on long day hikes in preparation for backpacking. Still collecting my gear. A lot of people will cringe at the below, but here are some things on sale that I picked up recently.
Altra Lone Peak 4 Trail-Running Shoes $89.99 (25% off) I hiked 10 miles yesterday never having worn zero-drop shoes before, these felt great despite that! Zero problems. I do hear a lot of durability issues...
Columbia Silver Ridge Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt $40.99 (25% off)
Columbia Silver Ridge Lite Plaid Long-Sleeve Shirt $44.99 (25% off)
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System for $29.89 (25% off) Darwin noted that the blue inline adapter can be used to back flush in the field. Place the sports cap of a clean water bottle against the blue inline adapter screwed to the Sawyer.
Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles $97.39 (25% off)
Native Eyewear Wells Polarized Sunglasses (gray lenses) $79.19 (20% off)
Buff CoolNet UV+ Multifunctional Headwear $17.99 (25% off)
Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Gloves $18.69 (25% off)
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap $26.99 (25% off)
Patagonia Strider Pro Running Shorts - Men's 5" Inseam $48.29 (30% off)
Patagonia Nine Trails Shorts - Men's 8" Inseam $45.49 (30% off)
REI Co-op Multi Towel Lite (small) $6.89 (30% off)
Helinox Chair Zero $89.89 (25% off) Burn me at the stake, I know.
I also picked up some GOOD TO-GO, Backpackers Pantry and AlpineAir meals to try out. These are all 20% off.
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I also found some items on sale at CampSaver, but found similar deals on other sites:
Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net - Insect Shield $9.71 (25% off)
MSR Ground Hog Stakes $2.21 (25% off) 3 for Zpacks Duplex vestibules (only 2 required).
MSR Mini Ground Hog Stakes $1.88 (25% off) 7 for Zpacks Duplex tent body and guy lines (only 6 required).
Thermarest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad (large) $179.96 (25% off) Yes, this is 8 ounces heavier than a regular XLite.
Evernew Titanium Ul Stacking Set $53.19 (~20% off) This is an outlet item and I used the SVSP2020 promo coupon code. I chose these pots because I want a stacking set, plus it will fit my Soto WindMaster stove.
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The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad (regular) is $118.95 (30% off) at these sites:
Backcountry Edge
Backcountry
Amazon
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Edit: Corrected a misspelling and explained how the Sawyer inline adapter can be used to back flush.
Neoair xlite deal on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PZL14EK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_qoZbBbHB6HPKC
Just noticed that the NeoAir’s price dropped $50 recently on Amazon. https://camelcamelcamel.com/Therm-Rest-Ultralight-Backpacking-Mountaineering/product/B00PZL14EK
FYI to all, the regular NeoAir Xlite is on Amazon for $119 right now. This is within four dollars of the lowest price Amazon has sold it for within the past eight months.
If you have time to wait try camelcamelcamel.com . I was able to create an alert when the xlite dropped below a certain price on amazon and I was able to buy it for $99 last month.
Amazon is having a sale on the ThermaRest XLite right now.
https://www.amazon.com/Therm-Rest-Ultralight-Backpacking-Mountaineering/dp/B00PZL14EK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1527198732&sr=1-1&keywords=thermarest+xlite
Depending on your level of UL ness, you could get Reg or Even Small. Width is a concern for the Small given it is built for women, but it is possible to buy a Reg or XLong and then cut and seal it down to torso length and sleep with your feet on your pack. That's really counting grams though which you can always do later. If you are an average sized guy I'd say go with Reg sizing.
NeoAir Xlite is extremely popular and on sale right now over at amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Therm-Rest-Ultralight-Backpacking-Mountaineering/dp/B00PZL14EK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1521837547&sr=1-1&keywords=NeoAir+XLite
Pack seems good. Your largest weight savings would be your sleep system and shelter system, followed by dropping unnecessary items and swapping out some clothing for lighter versions.
Those changes alone should drop you down to 3-4lbs before you do anything else to dial in setup more (like add in a small first aid kit with leukotape, ibuprofen, etc.), subtract camp shoes, possibly add trekking pole or two, etc.