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Woke on the ground at 1 am the third time they used their UberLite and returned it for a refund, unimpressed for the price.
“I had the same issue with the Uberlite. Third time I used it I found myself on the ground at about 1am. Not impressed for the amount I paid for it and it went”
Took a NeoAir UberLite on a trip that dropped into the upper 30s °F and was shivering even in a puffy with a Flex 30 quilt; a hand warmer in a chest pocket made all the difference, and they now insist on an adequately warm pad.
“I made the mistake of taking an Uberlite on a trip that got into the upper 30’s and was shivering cold even with my puffy on.”
Happily sleeps shirtless on their UberLite all night, unlike the Sea to Summit Ether Light material they never got used to.
Finds their regular UberLite warmer than their large XLite, blaming the large uncovered pad area for the cold.
Babied their UberLite but it caught more pinholes than any pad they have had, needing five or more patches, then developed a huge bulge; Therm-a-Rest honoured the warranty. Would not waste time on the UberLite.
Has had two UberLites fail on them; comfort is about the same as an XLite and it is less noisy, but it is way more delicate and super slippery.
Has used their UberLite about a dozen times without being careful and has had no deflation issues; it is super light and small.
The last time they used their UberLite it seemed to lose some air by morning, though they did not wake up on the ground.
Their UberLite is slippery on tent floors but sticks like a gecko to their Thinlight.
Ordered their UberLite when it came out and has had plenty of nights on it over a few years with no problems, never using a ground cloth or foam pad under it.
Has over 1,000 trail miles on a small UberLite with zero issues, always with a Thinlight, and is comfortable into the upper 20s with an Apex 5 quilt.
Dropped from a 12 oz XLite regular to the 6 oz UberLite small since they bring a GG 1/8 pad anyway, choosing between them by trip.
Loves their UberLite, though they would not let their dog anywhere near it.
Bought an UberLite in the first 200 miles of the 2019 AT and it lasted the rest of the trail and until this summer, when an ember popped it; Thermarest replaced it under warranty.
Has had no durability issues with the UberLite over a 1/8 Thinlight, and of all their Thermarest pads it is their favorite for comfort.
Has had two UberLites: one lasted about a month before bulging in the torso, and the other four days before failing where the valve joins the fabric; 2 out of 5 stars.
Their main issue with the UberLite is that it feels like sleeping on an inflated balloon, likely from its lighter structure.
Used an UberLite for the entire AZT in 2021 and it never popped, with a 1/8 Thinlight, bug bivy and polycro groundsheet under it.
Got a puncture in their short UberLite on the first trip without a groundsheet, patched it easily and has had no issues since; it takes more care than an XLite.
Has used UberLites in small, regular and large since they came out and loves them, with only one easily patched small hole.
Has had durability issues with their UberLites: the regular failed twice and the large three times, though Thermarest replaced them each time.
Has had two UberLites: one lasted about 10 days on the PCT and the other 15 days on the Long Trail; extremely fragile, so they went back to foam.
Has 500+ miles and 35 nights on their UberLite in the Sierra, paired with a Thinlight, and it takes them into freezing temps.
Used an UberLite on the JMT with a Thinlight underneath and it worked like a champ, with no punctures and never cold.
Used the UberLite on the Collegiate Loop; above 10,000 ft with a 20°F quilt their back was noticeably cold, so they will bring a warmer pad next time.
Their first UberLite had a slow leak with no visible hole and was replaced under warranty; the second has been perfect.
Bought the WingLock-valve UberLite in early 2020 and used it all year over a thin foam pad with zero issues, staying warm in shoulder season.
Is good on their UberLite down to 30°F, or 25°F with a Thinlight under it.
Has used an UberLite short from Port Clinton to Hanover on the AT; a pinhole leak leaves it partly deflated by morning but still usable.
On its maiden voyage in snow at 9,000 ft their UberLite popped by midnight despite a clear site, while their XLite has two years of use with no issues.
Has over 20 nights on an UberLite and it has been fine, always with a 1/8 foam pad under it.
Has used a large UberLite for a few months with no issues over a GG Thinlite.
Has three years of 20-plus nights a year on their UberLite in the High Sierra, directly on a Duplex floor with no ground cloth, and not one patch.
Has had the UberLite and the XLite; the UberLite just would not keep them warm the way the XLite does.
Ditched their UberLite quickly because it was very fragile; the XLite is more proven and durable.
Has used the UberLite on a few 2-3 day trips over a GG 1/8 pad: quieter and lighter than the XLite but less durable; they like it but are scared of it.
Got about 35 nights out of their UberLite in all conditions down to about 28°F, and their girlfriend prefers it to the noisy XLite.
Used an UberLite for three nights; it was warm enough in the 40s but nearly flat halfway through each night, so they returned it.
Baffles exploded on two of their UberLites.
Living in a mountain desert, their UberLite is littered in holes.
Their UberLite got yet another puncture while just stored in their backpack, the nail in its coffin.
Their UberLite lasted 21 days on the PCT before getting slit-shaped holes three nights in a row, despite a tent floor and soft pine duff.
Their UberLite slowly loses so much air overnight that they must reinflate it once or twice, though soapy water shows no holes.
Their UberLite had a similar slow leak they could not find, so they sent it to Cascade Designs for repair.
Their 8.8 oz Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite actually weighs 9.9 oz.
Their UberLite comes in slightly under its stated weight.
Their UberLite with the new valve has been fine, but it has zero insulation beyond its baffles.
Put 35 days on their UberLite this summer with no issues, though it is very lightweight and needs care.
Their short UberLite with a cut-down foam pad held up well for 7 days with no leaks and was comfortable partly inflated into the upper 20s°F.
Used the NeoAir UberLite in early October above 2,000 m in the Pyrenees and it was warm enough that the backup mat they brought was unnecessary.