>Rating: 5

A Great Pad get Better!

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Therm-a-Rest has done a really great job updating the classic that we all know and love in the neoair xlite. The new wide version of this pad is something that bigger guys like myself have been waiting for, for some time now. No longer do my arms fall to the side when I am sleeping on my back. The 25 inches is more than enough room to give me a great night sleep making an already great pad even better. Also it should be noted that the new winglock valve really makes the inflation experience with the pad a lot more tedious by allowing you to remove your mouth completely from the valve to take a break without all the air rushing back out. Deflating the pad is much bigger with the new larger opening of the valve as well. Also, it should be noted that the R-Value of the pad has increased with the latest iteration of the pad. Now I'm unsure if there is new tech in the pad making it sleep warmer or if the new R-Value standardization benefited the pad. Overall the new updated neo air is worth the upgrade if you are someone who spends extended periods of time in the backcountry when every ounce counts. All hail the king!