NEMO - Quasar 3D Insulated Lightweight Sleeping Pad

I love my quasar, but I’ve also never had it get a hole on a trip

Hah...I do overnights with the same tent. Nice and roomy at least. Good news, it's not just huge it's also heavy! I did go with an on sale Nemo Quasar 3d pad. That helped weight and space some.

I’d check out Klymit or Nemo sleeping pads, they’re more affordable than Thermarest and still super comfortable and packable. We’ve had ours for a few years now with no leaks or issues.

I camp a lot with 2 large dogs (75 and 90 pounds). We use a Coleman double high air mattress or Coleman cot with air mattress when camping near the car. Been using the same ones for the last 4 years with no issues. Tried an intex air mattress once and was on the ground by morning. For hike in sites and backpacking I use a Nemo quasar and love it. Good r value, lightweight, and comfortable. If camping near the car you may want to look at Exped megamat. Ridiculously comfortable. For a knock off look for Lost Horizon brand on Amazon. It’s a foam and air combo and very popular. When it’s time to replace the air mattress on the cot that is likely what I’m going with.

Exped echo chamber on reddit. I tried exped and nemo and the zempire monstabed at REI. Found the monstabed the most comfortable. I say try them out in-store if possible.

It’s not lightweight, but I’ve got the Nemo Quasar 3D and upgraded to the Zenbivy system with my sleeping bag.  I’ve used the Nemo in Scotland last year and it was a game changer to my previous mattress simply due to the height. I got the Zenbivy in November, so I’ve only tested it at home, but it was lovely! Full set up test in April!  I’m an active female plus-size side sleeper, so I need space and height. 

I have the NEMO quasar and absolutely LOVE it. I’m a 200lb side and stomach sleeper and it’s thick enough to get me off the ground without having to be super firm and wider than other backpacking pads. It’s definitely gonna be smaller than the Exped but it’s the only pad I’ve found that I actually sleep well on. I bought it for backpacking but for the last 3 months I’ve used it just about every night to be next to my dog. It’s pretty light, insulated for cooler temperatures, rolls up relatively small for portability, and it’s comfortable. Checked every box for me, and I’m insanely picky. Checked it out on YouTube

I have sea to summits, big agnes, and nemos for the fam. It all depends on the person.

Just used the Nemo for the first time last weekend on the AT, slept on my side half the night and it was a night and day difference compared to my old zrest pad. So much more comfy. Held air incredibly, you can blow it up and make it very firm or leave it a little softer. Didn’t leak at all overnight. Wasn’t cold at all either but it was only in the 40s, so not a good test yet on that end. No experience with others listed

Hah...I do overnights with the same tent. Nice and roomy at least. Good news, it's not just huge it's also heavy! I did go with an on sale Nemo Quasar 3d pad. That helped weight and space some.

I’ve also made the switch from thermarest to nemo and have been very happy with it. But now am eyeing up the exped mega pad for car and boat camping ! Turn that whole tent into a love den!

Nemo. Lighter weight and a better R value. Now that Nemo has finally fixed the massive leaking problems they had on the 2022 and earlier pads I can recommend them. Lifetime warranty.

I own and use both. Both are now backups to my therm a rest neo loft bc that big boy is like sleeping in a real bed and is worth every ounce. But between the Nemo and ether light I’d say the Nemo is lighter and comfy, but the ether light is a tiny bit thicker and more comfortable, and the ether light is also more durable. My Nemo is still functional but I did have to patch it up once.

I did a 500 mile tour with a exped sleeping mat a little bit bigger than yours. I rolled a 3/4 Dow rod in the middle and strapped it long ways on my rear rack. I slept awesome but it was very cumbersome. For my upcoming tour I purchased a long wide Nemo pad. Since I am 6’4” and a side sleeper it is a constant battle of functionality and comfort.

Nemo - I have the same pad and its great. Very comfortable, light and warm.

Besides the pad (I have a Nemo), consider putting whatever extra cloth-like material you've got into a stuff sack (I often use the one for the tent, but sometimes just roll things in a fleece) and put it between the knees.

I returned it to REI and got a Nemo

I'd say it depends where you live and will it get cold at night. I had the Klymit for a number of years and works well if the air pressure doesn't change at night. If you live anywhere where it gets cooler, it will deflate during the night. I live in the Yukon, and recently bought a nemo. It works super well even in the winter and packs small and light. Otherwise, look for something with a high r rating. A cheaper option would be to get a z-lite thermarest to use under your klymit mat. They are bulky but super light, rated r2, and you can strap outside your bag. Personally, I'd only use the Coleman for car camping.

Nemo makes the best sleeping pads on the market currently. They test the best and have the best weight to r value ratio.

I have a Nemo bag and pad and have been quite happy with them both. Particularly if you're a side sleeper or otherwise restless, the Nemo spoon-shaped bags are great. They're not the lightest but they're light enough if you need that comfort. I suggest adding the Big Agnes Rapide to your list of potential pads.

Lighter than the Nemo or Thermarest options, but thinner and less cushy feeling. Also nice that they come in wide variants.

Both Thermarest and Nemo pads work for me, and I suspect many others would as well. Regarding shape, I think I actually need *less* space than someone who sleeps on their back. Regular mummy pads work great for me.

The measure of comfort for me is 4” of inflation. Below that and my hips hit the ground. Currently rocking a NEMO which is heavy (17 oz) but has been awesome.

The therma rest and the nemo both haven't high r-value to size to weight ratio. so if you're a to pack light and super warm and want a large pad those are the best options plus they have good valves. Big agnes makes a comfortable as hell pad, it weights about the same as the the other 2 but its r value is about 4. Not bad at all, I sleep cold so i like the warmer matt, the the BA is the most comfortable inho. Alps mountaineering also makes a couple of good ones, but the valves aren't as nice.

In my research a couple years ago, it felt like there was a triangle of: price, comfort, weight. The Big Agnes moves a bit toward the comfort away from center, and the Thermarest moves a bit toward the weight savings. I didn't see sea to summit in my research, but I gather it's also more in the weight savings side. The Nemo seemed the most balanced in the triangle. That's what I bought. I've been happy with it. Although it's the insulated, not all season (was the prior gen). If you favor comfort, BA, if you favor weight, Thermarest or StS. If you want the all around balance, Nemo. But that's just my take.

Yeah. I don't regret getting a fancy Nemo pad because it's at least light and warm, but I've still never had a good night on one. 

I’ll second the trip to REI to test out sleeping pads. It helped us settle on the Nemo Quasar. I have a bad L5/S1 disc and I sleep like a baby on both my back and side.

All will give some numbness, but horizontal baffles are the worst, in my experience. I went from a thermarest to a Nemo and was pleased with the improvement. (Thermarest made me numb just sleeping on my back. I hated it.)

Up vote for the Nemo. Most used wedding present.

I personally use the Nemo Quasar 3D. Its inflatable but its super comfortable and packs down pretty small! I've had it for about 3 years now and love it!

I really like my Nemo pad, easier to inflate and pack down than others I have used.

Buy once cry once. Thermarest, Nemo, Sea to Summit. They make the best small, lightweight, comfortable pads.

I’ve had it about a year I think. I had the previous version too the insulated. Both in regular wide. Before these I had an Xlite and a S2S ultralight insulated. The Nemo is more comfortable than either for me.

I have an insulated Nemo quasar long and wide version and I gotta say. It’s the best pad I’ve used. I’ve always struggled to sleep in the backcountry. Especially if I’m trying to go light. Or at least as light as I see fit. And this pad changed the game for me.

Oh, interesting. When I bought, the Nemo was the middle and Thermarest was on the weight side. But as I said I haven't looked as recently. And you're right, the packability is as much of the criteria for the "weight" corner as the few teams of difference. BA seemed a little bulky for me. I will say when I get the right level of inflation on the Nemo, I find it very comfortable. I don't always nail it though. I've had some nights where I get the sore/misaligned hip and turn over a bunch, and some nights when it feels like I slept on a mattress. The good nights really impress me though, considering how small and light it is.

nemo quasar 3d insulated works well for me. around 150. good sleeps is important 

Megamat is wonderful but it's not fitting in a backpack, you'll have to take a second trip for it. It takes up a lot of space in the car even.  I think you should check out the nemo quasar or (only during an REI sale) the REI helix. Something about the honeycomb pattern is really comfortable. 

I’m fine side sleeping with a Nemo Tensor All Season. My wife uses a Nemo Quasar, which is definitely more comfy, but also colder and takes up more pack space and weight.

The self inflating sleeping pad I had was rather thin and not that comfortable, and I still had to blow it up anyway. It had a slow leak so I had to add air each night. The valve broke. Twice (returned, got a replacement, second one was the same issue). Now I have a Nemo Quasar, I've been using it for about five years, take it out 2-3 trips a year, up to four or five nights each time. It hasn't failed me in any sense. I inflate it on day one, it stays inflated the entire time, do not have to top it up. It's comfortable, and packs down smaller than the self inflating styles I've seen, and keeps me warm on cold nights.