Expert Review

If you're REALLY trying to optimize weight, buy the Short version of this pad and then cut it to remove unnecessary material. I trace my body with a marker while lying on my back and cut away everything outside the lines and below my pelvis. You can easily get it under 7 oz if you do this. However, if you don't mind an extra 8 oz for extra comfort, a good inflatable pad will definitely be more comfortable.

Recommended by Meikael Beaudoin Rousseau

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What does Meikael Beaudoin Rousseau say about the NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad (Short)?

Why does Meikael Beaudoin Rousseau recommend NEMO?

Meikael Beaudoin Rousseau recommends the NEMO NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad (Short) for gear & equipment. If you're REALLY trying to optimize weight, buy the Short version of this pad and then cut it to remove unnecessary material. I trace my body with a marker while lying on my back and cut away everything outside the lines and below my pelvis. You can easily get it under 7 oz if you do this. However, if you don't mind an extra 8 oz for extra comfort, a good inflatable pad will definitely be more comfortable.

Is the NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad (Short) a good gear & equipment?

Yes — Meikael Beaudoin Rousseau recommends the NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad (Short) by NEMO as their gear & equipment pick. If you're REALLY trying to optimize weight, buy the Short version of this pad and then cut it to remove unnecessary material. I trace my body with a marker while lying on my back and cut away everything outside the lines and below my pelvis. You can easily get it under 7 oz if you do this. However, if you don't mind an extra 8 oz for extra comfort, a good inflatable pad will definitely be more comfortable.

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