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Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad description

The Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite sleeping pad is the most compact closed-cell foam pad Therm-a-Rest makes, and at a mere 15 ounces, you'll hardly notice its weight on your pack.

Bottom Line: The minimalist, ultralight backpacker's best friend.

This pad is much lighter than my previous air mattress pad. Also, laying it out and packing it in my pack takes but a few seconds. I look forward to packing lighter and hiking longer!

A super light pad great for most conditions. I found it to be a bit cold on some early fall trips but well worth it considering the weight. It works great for lounging around camp and realxing.

Recently took this backpacking. It was much more comfortable than I was expecting it to be. Can't beat the weight and easy storage either. The regular is plenty long, and you could probably cut off a length if you were concerned, although I'm only about 5'9". Glad I bought it!

Call me old school, but I prefer closed cell foam mats. I use the z-rest primarily for summer camping, but have been on some trips when the temperature has dropped and had no issues. The best part of this pad is that if packs really small for a closed cell mat. Much smaller than my ridge rest. The egg carton shape is comfy. A nice little trick with this pad if you are used to sleeping with multiple pillows at home you can neatly fold a couple of the sections underneath your head and it props you up a bit.

For the weight, I think this is it. Surprisingly comfortable!! And durable. I use this as a seat/lounge chair also, and it has stood up great.