Lightweight Foam Sleeping Pad for Outdoor Enthusiasts

The Refined Classic - NEMO's Switchback Redefines Plushness and Packability

NEMO, founded on a commitment to adventure and the fearless pursuit of uncharted paths, has redefined the classic closed-cell foam sleeping pad with its innovative Switchback design. Offering more thickness and plush comfort in an industry-leading packed size, the Switchback is the new champion of backcountry comfort.

The Switchback's Axiotomic dual-density foam is optimized for well-balanced compression and abrasion resistance, providing a supple layer for comfort and support. This proprietary foam, molded into hexagonal nodes, creates Hypnoelastic zones that conform to the body in perfect balance. Complementing the foam, the Switchback leverages a metalized thermal film layer to efficiently reflect heat back to the camper's body, helping keep them warm down to 20°F - 35°F.

The taller nodes of the Switchback's hexagonal nesting pattern allocate more space for uncompressed sleeping bag insulation, increasing the thermal efficiency of the bag. This highly efficient design also enables a smaller packed size, as precise tooling eliminates wasted space between the folded layers, allowing the taller nodes to nest tighter.

The Regular model of the Switchback packs down to a compact 20 x 5 x 5.5 inches and weighs a mere 14.5 ounces, while the Short model packs down to 20 x 5 x 4 inches and weighs just 10.5 ounces. This impressive level of packability and weight savings makes the Switchback an ideal choice for mountaineering, thru-hiking, and car camping adventures.

NEMO's commitment to adventure and environmental responsibility is reflected in their design philosophy. They never bring anything to market that isn't significantly better than what's already out there, and they lead the industry in finding new ways to reduce environmental impact, from minimizing waste across the supply chain to formulating eco-conscious waterproofing compounds.

The Switchback is the latest innovation in NEMO's lineup of high-performance sleeping pads, which includes the Astro, Astro Lite, Cosmo 3D, Tensor, and Roamer. Each pad is designed with meticulous attention to detail, perfected through the world's best engineering and design work, to provide unparalleled comfort and support for adventurers seeking a good night's sleep in the great outdoors.

Whether you're mountaineering, thru-hiking, or car camping, the NEMO Switchback is the refined classic that delivers plush comfort and uncompromising packability, helping you catch restful Z's night after night as you explore the uncharted paths of your next adventure.

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