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Therm-a-Rest LiteSeat

Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & PadsRated: ***** by 9 reviews.

Mountain Gear

Around the campsite or at the music festival, cushion your bottom with the Lite Seat from Therm-a-Rest. Bring the lightweight cushioning comfort you're used to with your sleeping pad to a variety of activities as this self-inflating seat rolls up small for compact travel.

Features:

  • Cut down on weight with die-cut foam that eliminates extra material and compacts well when rolled
  • Roll it up small for travels of all kinds, and keep it inflated in your day pack using it as a soft-frame for added comfort

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

This miniature Therm-A-Rest ProLite self-inflating Lite Seat is the ideal companion for fast-and-light journeys, or anywhere space is at a premium. Weighs just 3 ounces.

Features:

  • Can be carried inflated to act as a soft frame in new-generation, ultra-light day packs adding utility and comfort to your next adrenaline adventureW0-denier nylon shell
  • Compacts down to a small size for convenient packing
  • Foam interior
  • Measures 11 x 15 x 1.5 inches when inflated
  • Rolls up small enough to carry in your pocket
  • Self-inflating construction

TahoeMountainSports.com

The Thermarest Lite Seat is a lightweight, inflatable cushion for sitting on the side of the trail, at the campsite at night, or at the game
Made with the same design and construction as ProLite series mattresses
Rolls up small enough to carry in your pocket
Can be carried inflated to act as a soft frame in new-generation, ultra-light daypacks
All-purpose self inflating seat
Size: 11 X 15 in.
Inflated thickness: 0.5 in.
Weight: 3 oz.
Available Colors: Pomegranate and Plum


SummitHut.com

Ultralight and compact, the Lite Seat by Therm-a-Rest® is tailor-made for fast and light adventures. It's self-inflating and rolls up small enough to carry in a pocket or small pocket, so it can be taken anywhere, and the new, lighter design makes this all the more perfect for any adventure.

Features:

  • Rolls up to be small enough to carry in a pocket
  • Same lightweight fabrics and foam as used on Prolites

Paragon Sports

Ultralight and compact, the Lite Seat is tailor-made for fast and light adventures.

Features:

  • Dimensions: 11 x 15 x 15 in. (30 x 41 x 3.8cm.)
  • It's self-inflating and rolls up small enough to carry in a pocket or small pocket, so it can be taken anywhere.
  • Ultralight and compact, the Lite Seat is tailor-made for fast and light adventures.
  • Weight: 3 oz. (83g)

Altrec

Ultralight and compact, the Lite Seat is tailor-made for fast and light adventures. It's self-inflating and rolls up small enough to carry in a pocket or small pocket, so it can be taken anywhere. Very good for adjustable lumbar support while driving.

Features:

  • Compacts to 2.5x6.5in. (6x17cm)
  • Dimensions: 11x15x1.5in. (28x38x3.8cm)
  • Lightweight fabrics and foam
  • R-value: 3.2
  • Weight: 3.5 oz. (100g)

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear (2009)

This miniature ProLite mattress is the ideal companion for fast-and-light journeys, or anywhere space is at a premium. It rolls up small enough to carry in your pocket and can be carried inflated to act as a soft frame in new-generation, ultra-light day packs adding utility and comfort to your next adrenaline adventure.
Weight 3 oz. (90g)
Dimensions 11x15x1.5in. (28x38x3.8cm)


Oregon Mountain Community

Ultralight and compact, the Thermarest Lite Seat is tailor-made for fast and light adventures. It's self-inflating and rolls up small enough to carry in a pocket or small pocket, so it can be taken anywhere.

Features:

  • Compacts to 2.5x6.5in. (6x17cm)
  • R-value: 3.2.
  • Same lightweight fabrics and foam as used on Prolites.

REI

Looking for crazy light, compact comfort for your caboose? This self-inflating Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat packs down small enough to carry in your pocket.

  • Deflates and rolls up to a diminutive 2.75 x 6.5 in.
  • Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat uses technically advanced fabric and foam to make it remarkably light and compact


Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

Ultralight and compact, the Lite Seat is tailor-made for fast and light adventures. It's self-inflating and rolls up small enough to carry in a pocket or small pocket, so it can be taken anywhere.
Same lightweight fabrics and foam as used on Prolites.
Compacts to 2.5x6.5in. (6x17cm)
R-value: 3.2

Available Colors:Pomegranate and Plum
Average weight:3 ounces
Average weight - metric:0.09 kilogram
Design type:Self inflating
Dimensions:15 x 11 x 1.5 inches
Dimensions - metric:38 x 28 x 4 centimeters
Inflated thickness:0.5 in.
Insulation:Open-cell foam
Packed size:2.75 x 6.5 inches
Size:11 X 15 in.
Sleeping pad shape:Rectangular
Storage Sack:No
Stuff Sack:No
Weight:3 ounces (Pomegranate, Plum); 4 ounces (Mossy Oak Break Up, Advantage Max 4HD)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

Color
Orange / Grey
Orange / Grey
27.95
Advantage Max
Advantage Max
34.95
Mossy Oak
Mossy Oak
34.95
Plum
Plum
24.9524.952 More...
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
24.9524.952 More...

Legend

  •     - REI
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Altrec

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $24.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $24.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear (2009) offers this product at $25.16, but does not provide any color/size information.

Oregon Mountain Community offers this product at $27.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

TahoeMountainSports.com offers this product at $27.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Therm-a-Rest LiteSeat Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

The 1st piece of gear thats gets packed

Rating:*****
Who would not want to own this awsome piece of comfort. I've had my lite seat for 4+ years now and not one problem not on scratch or dent. My lite seat has gone from Big Bend to Yellowstone to the Grand Tetons to the deserts of Utah to Austin City Limits.
It rolls up to about soda can size and weights nothing...you don't even know its in your pack. It works great as a foot pad if you use a small sleeping pad to keep your tootsies off the ground or as a pillow. I also love using it as a backrest in kayaks(I rent a lot)and turning bear canisters into stools.
After 4 years and countless outings (my last outing)it finally got its first cacti needle which really surprised me because I've sat in almost terrain (mountains to the desert) and never thought twice, but with just a drop a seam sealer problem solved. The light seat has a rugged bottom surface that can put up with any surface outside of maybe broken glass or lava (the needle pierced the top non-protected layer), and for the weight you will be kicking yourself for not getting it sooner. So the next time you want a little comfort on the trail or a little something extra at an outdoor concert never forget the lite seat.
Lord Dolza at REI on 05/09/2009

I am now a comfortably driven minimalist

Rating:*****
I drive two cars with 120K+ mileage. Their driver's seats have seen springier days. Driving any distance, the little Toyota gives me a nagging pain in my left hip and the big Chevy in my right and I don't know which is worse. I just completed a 650 mile drive with this Lite Seat - what a difference. I started with it fully inflated and let out the air until it was just right. Being rectangular you can use it either way around and it fits both seats. I landed on it quite heavily a few times getting into the car and it seems to be very tough. The drive was pleasant for once and my new car fantasies have entirely disappeared, so I consider the Lite Seat a great investment. Another obvious use is on economy class airline seats and my butt has asked me to add the Lite Seat to my packing list.
c-m-d at REI on 04/22/2009

Applause & more applause

Rating:*****
Been searching for a lightweight seat for use in snowshoe season. I never sit to rest because of cold. Now, with comfort I can carry this very comfortable pad and stay dry and rest more often. Of course, this holds true during summer climbs as well. Very light- rolls up enough to keep it from being a pack hog.
Chancey Wilde at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/21/2009

One of the best day-hike items.

Rating:****
This is a great day-hike companion for a weary bottom. It keeps you dry on wet ground. It keeps you soft on rocky ground. Easy to use and compact, but needs a device to tie it up. I use a short piece of twine. Be careful of sharp rocks because it can puncture.
Chuck at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 05/11/2009

Wonderful!!!!

Rating:*****
I have back problems and this helps when I have to sit in uncomfortable cold folding chairs. I bought it for flying but have not tried it for that yet... but think it will help in the padding department.
Anonymous at Altrec on 09/17/2009

The best for flights

Rating:*****
We travel between the U.S. and South Africa quite often and wouldn't survive without the lite seat. It keeps us comfortable and makes the flight less fatiguing. We recommend it to everyone making long flights. It is invaluable!
SA at REI on 03/03/2009

Very useful for winter hiking

Rating:*****
Used this when I went snowshoeing. It was an absolute necessity since we sat on snow everyday for lunch and snack breaks. It's super light.
Jane Wang at Altrec on 06/24/2009

Don't leave home without one!

Rating:*****
Protects you from cold, hard rocks, damp ground, wood splinters, etc. Compacts to fit in a jacket or pants pocket.
Charles Alexander at Altrec on 12/23/2008

Neutral Reviews:

Not bad for the money!

Rating:***
I bought this item, because the kayak cushion I originally ordered is no longer available. For the price it is not a bad deal. The one and only issue I have found with it is that there are no tie downs to keep the cushion from sliding around in the kayak cockpit, so I guess I will need to make a few changes to the cushion for my purpose. But otherwise it does what it is supposed to do.
Joppatowne cycler at REI on 10/16/2009