The Trekker new version of Neoair

**MedicineMan** · 01-20-2011, 20:25

+1 on no noise with a size medium, like size matters. Trekker looks good...anybody got a weight for the longest/widest?

**CajunHiker** · 01-20-2011, 20:34

http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-re...rekker/product

**BER** · 01-21-2011, 00:34

I don't get it. Heavier. Lower R value. More puncture resistant? Has this been a major issue for NA users? Is there some other draw I am not seeing? I've heard some report the crinkle sound, but is it enough to keep one from sleep? Just askin' as I've never laid on one.

Supposedly there is a All Season NeoAir coming in July2011 with a higher R value. Here's a shameless repost: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...=355406#355406

**Mike_O** · 01-21-2011, 06:04

Originally Posted by MedicineMan

+1 on no noise with a size medium, like size matters. Trekker looks good...anybody got a weight for the longest/widest?

I have the old style xl in yellow that is 25" x 70" it weighs 496 grams with a cuben stuff sack.

**CajunHiker** · 01-21-2011, 09:18

http://media.cascadedesigns.com/pdf/...ct%20Sheet.pdf
All Season NeoAir Trekker
Large
Dimensions: 63 x 196 cm | 25 x 77 in.
Packed: 33 x 12 cm | 13 x 4.8 in.
Weight: 710 g | 1 lb. 9 oz.
Retail USD: $169.95

R-Value: 4.9
Thickness: 6.3 cm | 2.5 in.
Release Date: July 2011

**Just Jeff** · 01-21-2011, 13:30

Originally Posted by warbonnetguy

i was just thinking about getting one of the small/short neo air's as a winter leg pad, anybody know how long the neo is off the top of their head?

The short is 47".
http://www.rei.com/product/781096

I thought it was a bit too thick to use as a leg pad...put pressure on my lower back. Sure was warm, though.

**MedicineMan** · 01-21-2011, 17:35

Thanks for the factoids.

**Caribou Bentspoke** · 02-13-2011, 14:59

The R Value is listed at 2 on their website, I didn't think 4.9 sounded right for an air mattress.
Anyway the Ridge Rest Solite beats the neo in every way except packing space. The new Solite is also 25" wide, lighter weighs 19 ounces, a more reasonable thickness 5/8", warmer at R 2.8, can be trimmed, can't leak, cheaper. It just has to go on the outside of the pack.

http://cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-re...ravel/category

**lymphocytosis** · 03-01-2011, 00:43

Ughhh. The crinkling. Yes it is absolutely as annoying as described. It never kept me awake and it's a dream to lay on, but the noise is irritating. I once went on a trip where I got nicknamed "Russell" for rustling around so much on that pad. They thought they were clever punsters.