NEMO Equipment, Inc. Tuo Standard
Take the comfort of your bed outdoors with the Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core SL.
Brand: NEMO Equipment, Inc.
Model: Tuo Standard
[most comfortable]
“It’s Hyatt-level comfort for only a pound,” says one tester, who calls the ounce-shaving mummy shape and 3.5 inches of cushion “the ideal balance of efficiency and comfort.” Instead of using vertical or horizontal tubes, the Q-Core welds both types together in a quilt-like pattern that delivers outstanding stability.
“There’s no raft-like rebound when I roll over,” says a tester. A thin layer of synthetic insulation boosts the R-value to 4.5. In Colorado’s Park Range, our tester slept warm through a 20°F night—in a 30°F bag. Downside: The superlight nylon shell material requires TLC. $160; 1 lb.; 70” x 20” x 3.5”; bigagnes.com
The Tuo Series of inflatable backcountry accessories brings a new level of comfort to the sleeping pad. Literally. The Tuo sleeping pads have a thin film inside that divides the pad into two separate airtight levels, each with their own valve. Not only does this give you complete redundancy in the event of a puncture, it means you can inflate the base layer firm for protection from rocks and roots and keep the top layer partially inflated for maximum comfort. Accessories for Tuo include colorful slipcovers and a Pillowtop slipcover that offers an inch of foam for added comfort and insulation. Tuo Standard packs to 9.5″ X 6″ and includes a stuff sack and repair kit.