A close look at two sleeping pads buyers cross-shop. The NeoLoft takes a modest overall edge, led by warmth, but the Comfort Plus Insulated has its own case.
| Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft | Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 77✓ | 71 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.7 R✓ | 4.0 R |
| Weight | 25.0 oz✓ | 29.8 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.66 R/100g✓ | 0.47 R/100g |
| Packed size | 3.98 L | 2.60 L✓ |
| Thickness | 4.6 in✓ | 2.5 in |
| Durability | 65 /100✓ | 39 /100 |
| Price | $250 | $249✓ |
| Features | 4Quiet fabric, Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included✓ | 2Pump sack included, Repair kit included |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: NeoLoft in blue, Comfort Plus Insulated in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the rating for the Overall use-case (0 to 100). Pick another above to re-score. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft next to the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated and the trade-offs are clear. The NeoLoft wins on warmth and low weight, and the Comfort Plus Insulated pushes back on packability and price.
The NeoLoft is warmer (R 4.7 vs R 4), 5 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. The Comfort Plus Insulated is more packable (2.6 L vs 4 L) and a little cheaper. On the default GearScore the NeoLoft leads 77 to 71.
Pick the NeoLoft if you care most about warmth and low weight, which makes it the better call for colder nights and shoulder-season trips. Pick the Comfort Plus Insulated if packability and price matter more to you, or you are focused on saving space in your pack.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft. It is warmer (R 4.7 vs R 4) than the Comfort Plus Insulated.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft. It is 5 oz lighter than the Comfort Plus Insulated.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft, 77 to 71 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the NeoLoft for warmth, or the Comfort Plus Insulated for packability. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.