Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
The original was a great mat for 3-4 season backpacking, except for its infamous crisp-packet crinkly noise. Well, good news: The updated NeoAir XLite NXT is slightly warmer, and a whole lot quieter. With almost nothing to criticise, it looks like Therm-a-Rest are onto a winner, says Dan Bailey.