Nemo · Updated July 2026
Nemo Switchback: price & specs
Nemo Switchback. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: nemoequipment.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Nemo Switchback is listed at $54.95 on nemoequipment.com as of 2026-07-26, #2 cheapest of 10 sleeping pads (median $172); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 80/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 7 in class.
Verified Jul 26, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$54.95Is the Nemo Switchback a good buy?
At $55, the Nemo Switchback is the cheapest of the 10 sleeping pads we track, where the median is $184. On the spec sheet, its r value of 2 is below the median of the 10, its weight grams of 415 is below the median of the 7, and its thickness of 2.3 cm is below the median of the 9.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $54.95 — current on record (was $59.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nemo |
| Released | — |
| R value | 2 |
| Pad type | closed-cell-foam |
| Weight grams | 415 |
| Thickness (cm) | 2.3 |
| Dimensions (cm) | 183 x 51 |
| Packed size (cm) | 51 x 13 x 14 |
| Insulation type | foam |
| Inflation type | none |
| Shell denier | — |
| Shape | rectangular |
Source: nemoequipment.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by halfwayanywhere.com. NEMO's official product page confirms this exact model — the Switchback Ultralight closed-cell foam sleeping pad, offered in Short and Regular sizes with no valves or setup — and lists the Regular length at $59.95 (Short $54.95). The Halfway Anywhere hands-on review corroborates the Regular-size specs verbatim: "14.5 oz / 415 g" weight, "R-Value: 2", "0.9 in / 2.3 cm" thickness, "183 x 51 cm" inflated footprint, and "51 x 13 x 14 cm" folded packed size, with Shape "Rectangular" and PE-foam material. Both pages describe the same non-inflatable dual-density foam pad with a metallized thermal reflective film (padType closed-cell-foam, inflationType none, no shell denier disclosed).
Is the Nemo Switchback worth it vs cheaper sleeping pads?
Nemo Switchback against its closest cheaper and pricier sleeping pads on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked
| Product | Price | R value | Pad type | Weight grams | Thickness (cm) | Dimensions (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo Switchback this | $54.95 | 2 | closed-cell-foam | 415 | 2.3 | 183 x 51 |
| Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol | $32.32 | 2 | closed-cell-foam | 410 | 2 | 183 x 51 |
| Klymit Static V2 | $75 | 1.3 | air | 454 | 6 | 183 x 58 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nemo Switchback cost?
The Nemo Switchback has a US price of $54.95, as of 2026-07-26.
How does the Nemo Switchback compare on price?
At $55, the Nemo Switchback is the cheapest of the 10 sleeping pads we track, where the median is $184.
Has the Nemo Switchback's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the Nemo Switchback has fallen 8.3%, from $59.95 to $54.95.
What is the lowest price the Nemo Switchback has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Nemo Switchback is $54.95 on 2026-07-26 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Nemo Switchback?
At $54.95, the Nemo Switchback is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the Nemo Switchback's key specs?
Nemo Switchback (Nemo): rValue 2, padType closed-cell-foam, weightGrams 415, thicknessCm 2.3, dimensionsCm 183 x 51. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
Price of record: $54.95 at nemoequipment.com, 2026-07-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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