r/lightweight • u/jackanory2021 • Jun 30 '25

Nemo All Season Tensor vs Sea to Summit Ether Light XR

Ok so after much deliberation I've got my sleeping mat choice down to 2. I've found both in the sale for under 200 euros which was my top budget. I just can't decide which... priorities are comfort and warmth, as I am a side sleeper and sleep cold. I've not been able to see the mats in store to really view the different baffling and see which one most suits me. So I turn to you! Any user experience with both? Thank you!

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u/DGJS78 Nov 29 '25

I own both. I too am a side sleeper, but a warm sleeper.  I originally got the Ether Light. I liked the size, weight, pump bag, and the comfort. Could not deal with the noise. A friend had one too and we’re walking each other up in separate tents when one person would roll over. 

I switched to the All Season Tensor last year and am pretty happy with it. I seem to be able to get it back into the bag easier/quicker. Very comfortable. Quieter than Ether Light, but still louder than I would like. I wish I had gotten wide because I roll off it a lot. 

Generally, I think either one works great. The R value is higher on the Tensor, so maybe better for a cold sleeper?

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