Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite vs Exped Megamat Lite 12

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite has managed to do great in various roundups conducted by reviewers from highly trusted sources that perform objective in-depth testing, like Wirecutter (NYTimes), OutdoorGearLab, and tuck.com - it was dubbed "Top Pick" by Wirecutter (NYTimes), "Top Pick" by OutdoorGearLab, and "Ranked 1 out of 7" by tuck.com. Any product that's held in such high regard by some of the most reliable sources should be considered by everyone who's looking for a Sleeping Pad at this price.

As for the Exped Megamat Lite 12 - OutdoorGearLab, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Exped MegaMat Lite 12 Review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

When we thoroughly analyzed their review scores, we learned that all of the sources that tested both Sleeping Pads, including OutdoorGearLab, preferred the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite over the Exped Megamat Lite 12.

We also took a look at which sources they managed to impress the most. The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite was liked best by OutdoorGearLab, which gave it a score of 10, while the Exped Megamat Lite 12 got its highest, 9, score from OutdoorGearLab.