Tensor™ Elite Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad

The lightest Tensor ever made, Tensor™ Elite is NEMO’s sleeping pad solution for hyper-streamlined hikers.

Offered only in gram-shaving mummy silhouettes, the 2.4 R-value pad is made using 10D CORDURA® nylon to protect from punctures and insulated with a single layer of Thermal Mirror™ film for an ethereal 240-gram weight.

Made using our innovative Apex™ baffle system, Tensor Elite boasts the even weight distribution and stable comfort the pad series is known for — but does so while using less material. At 3 inches thick, Tensor Elite still provides plenty of plush cushioning and is whisper-quiet all night long, proving that you don’t need to sacrifice quality sleep when you’re on the trail.

Like all NEMO air pads, this one is outfitted with a Laylow™ valve that pairs with the included Vortex™ pump sack for easy, rapid inflation. (Tensor Elite can be inflated without Vortex, too — but we promise it’s a worthwhile addition of just a couple ounces.)

Key Benefits

• Featherlight construction makes it easy to carry real comfort on long, weight‑critical trips.
• Surprisingly plush support delivers restful sleep without sacrificing efficiency or pack space.
• Quiet performance and stable cushioning prove that going ultralight doesn’t mean giving up good sleep.

What's Included

• Stuff Sack
• Vortex™ Pump Sack
• Velcro Strap
• Repair Patches

Features & Innovation 

Impressive Thickness 
3 inches thick to smooth out uneven ground or rough terrain.

Custom CORDURA® Nylon 
Custom-made 10D CORDURA® nylon shaves grams while protecting from punctures.

Laylow™ Micro-Adjustable Valve 
Laylow™ zero-profile, multifunctional, micro-adjustable valve is flush to the pad and allows fine-tuning of comfort.

Included Vortex™ Pump Sack 
Vortex™ pump sack provides easy and fast inflation, saves breath at elevation, and minimizes moisture entering the pad.

Specs & Materials

Aluminum-Titanium