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Good video. Nice comparisons showing the differences and improvements. The Thermarest video you gave the link for IS epic. That is the way a factory should be operated. High quality, always improving and long term employees with a high sense of community. I personally have 3 of those early models they show that the company was built on. I am 71 and got them in the late 1970's. I still use them on occasion. They don't leak either. Wish they had that modern valve on them, that is a major improvement.

Thanks Chris. Well articulated as always. Hope you're keeping well. Atb Andy

Nice and not paid review. Thank you for making the the video. I just ordered nxt max. Really impressed about the warranty policy. Good job

A comfortable sleep is worth its weight in gold so a few extra grams of weight is nothing! Great review Chris 👍

A great review of the mats Chris. Nice colour too. Have a great weekend 👍😊

Thanks Chris, max for me now👍

I've been considering swapping out my regular xtherm for the xlite nxt max for a couple of weeks now .....this video is really informative ☺️ Cheers Chris, hope you're well. Adge

Glad I found this review, so thanks. Went with the MAX for all the reasons you listed above. I also appreciate the extra tips and hints.

That's the best Review and comparison of the Xlites that i have watched, well done R Kid. I made the decision to buy the Max version a few weeks back and i love it and its a really cool colour too compared with the X Therm that i also really like but the colour is a bit Naff and reminds me of the skin tone of seasoned Smack heads. I was a bit hesitant to buy the X lite because i was out with my mate when he was using his X lite for the 1st time and the little toggle on the Synergy Straps that Thermarest have on some of there sleeping bags slit the X lite open . It made a 2 inch clean cut and he made a repair using Tenacious Tape which got him through the night and then sent it back to Thermarest with a full report and exactly how you stated here Thermarest replaced the Xlite within a couple of weeks which is what you would expect and hope for with a well established top end brand so yes it is indeed an investment and i bet you paid about less than half the current retail price when you initially bought your first X lite ten years ago :)

Am still rocking my Pro-lite 4 (large) and can't remember when I bought it!! Haha - it's a great thing even now and it's one of the older foam/air systems. Very quiet though as none of the foil bits they use now, and still comfy

Great comparison of the two mats that Chris. The new nxt model looks a cracking mat and a bit more depth which is good for side sleeping. I’m with you and my arms would end up on the cold floor so opted for a large wide rectangular exped synmat and that’s a whopping 9cm deep. It’s a bit heavier at 820g but it’s worth it for a comfortable night. ATB mate

Nice vid Chris the Thermarest mats are certainly worth the money, especially when camping through the colder months. I had the neoair for a few years before getting the xtherm, the extra width certainly helps 👍

Definitely going the thermarest route later in the year, need to try your idea about closing the valve after wrapping it up! I hate trying to roll my mat up!!! 😁

Thanks mate I just bought a neoair xlite nxt after returning a leaky nemo tensor pad. Every time I stray from thermarest I end up coming back.

Nice video as always. I was put off buying Xlite because of the noise and ended up buying the sea to summit either light, super confortable but really not suitable around freezing temps so in a hindsight think its not the best option. Like you i think its great to have gear you can use year round....

That new mat is definitely luxury kipping while out camping, I'll take the litte bit of weight for a good nights sleep 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Thermarest Trail Pro is silent Chris I have one just a slightly larger bulk and weight, but it's comfortable I never seen a review for one yet 👊👍🥃

Excellent video, thank you

I’ve been researching these recently to see which would be the best option for me also the Xtherm nxt reg wide. Still unsure between the reg wide xlite nxt or reg wide xtherm nxt now you thrown the max into my brain lol currently using the S2S ether lite xtreme it’s way to bulky and not really feeling the warmth from it. Great video really good comparison

Brilliant review …..

Xcellent!!

Great comparison mate. How are you getting on with it now? You still happy? The main thing I am concerned about with the Thermarest is the "crisp packet" sound, but from your comparison, the new one seems so much better. I am looking for something to replace my Nemo Tensor that I've had nothing but issues with since purchase. In the first year I've had to send it back 3 times and it's failed me on four wild camps. I could get another one through warranty, but I've lost all faith in it.

Hi Chris…another great informative vid…just a quick question I’m looking at camping between months March-October any advice on best sleeping mat for those months…plus does the new neoair xlite nxt max work with a Thermarest trekking chair?

Which country are the mattresses made from? Thank you

should i buy it in MAX large or in Mummy large???

Can you tell me why you are deleting my comment about a better sleep pad out there by nature hike r5.8 pad that is ASTM certified including a reply sent back to your question about if it’s ASTM tested ? Why my comment deleted and removed ?

Brilliant video and comparison Chris , personally I have the xtherm max long , but also have got the xlite nxt max long as a present for my 40th off my mum. Looking forward to using it , ⛺️🤙🏕️