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An ultra lightweight foam sleeping pad that is simple and lightweight. A favorite among fast and light backpackers its accordion style design folds easily and quickly into a rectangle shape that packs easily. The Z-Lite mattress by Therm-A-Rest is an ultra lightweight foam sleeping pad for all your outdoor adventures. Simple and lightweight, this camping pad is a favorite among fast and light backpackers. Its accordion style design folds easily and quickly into a neat rectangle shape that packs easily. Combine this with a lightweight Therm-A-Rest air mattress for the ultimate in backcountry sleeping comfort and warmth. Available in two sizes this closed-cell foam pad is worth its weight in gold after a long day on the trail. With an R-Value of 2.2 the Z-Lite is a 4 season sleeping pad for all your year round outdoor adventures. Campers who frequent the desert where the plants are few and they bite back rely on closed-cell sleeping pads so they don’t have to worry about poking holes in an air mattress. Supremely durable for a camping mattress the Z-Lite is built to withstand the rigors and abuse of your most extreme adventures. An egg-carton print helps keep your slippery sleeping bag from sliding off the pad at night and increases the thermal value by trapping warm air between your body and the pad.
Thermarest's new Fast & Light Z-Lite offesr unrivaled freedom. They weigh less and pack smaller than any mattresses ever before, facilitating the kind of high-speed, low-weight experience that extreme alpinists, adventure racers, and long-distance backpackers have always craved.
Sleep anywhere, on any ground, and don't expend a lot of effort to make it comfortable by bringing the Z Lite sleeping pad from Therm-a-Rest with you. Small, easy-to-compact, and extremely lightweight, you can take it with you anywhere and sleep on anything with two layers of closed-cell foam protecting your back from the cold and discomfort.
For sleep-anywhere comfort, Z Lite is the lightest, most compact, full-length closed-cell foam pad Therm-a-Rest® makes.
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.
| weight | dimensions | ||
| Regular | 15 oz. (430g) | 20x72x.75in. (51x183x2cm) | |
| Short | 11 oz. (310g) | 20x51x.75in. (51x130x2cm) |
The Z Lite is Therm-A-Rest's lightest and most compact closed-cell pad with all-new foams - softer on top for more comfort and denser on the bottom providing better durability.
When ounces count or you’re camping on abrasive rocky terrain that would render your self-inflating mattress useless, the Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad is there to lull you to sleep. The accordion-style Z-Lite features an egg-carton pattern that enhances both warmth and comfort, and the pad also works in conjunction with a self-inflating mattress on winter outings or expeditions.
Thermarest Z Lite Regular is the most compact closed-cell pad on the market. The accordion style design lies flat and packs small
Z-Lite is light enough to carry on virtually any adventure and the egg-carton pattern enhances warmth and softness
Dimensions: 20 x 72 in.
Weight: 14 oz.
Rolled: 20 x 5 x 5.5in
R-Value: 2.2
Thickness: 0.75in.
The Z-Lite is Therm-a-Rest's lightest and most compact closed-cell pad with all-new foams—softer on top for more comfort and denser on the bottom providing better durability. It’s the best choice for people seeking sleep-anywhere, on-anything durability and comfort.
The Thermarest Z-lite is the most compact closed-cell pad.
The most compact closed-cell pad.
| Average weight: | 14 ounces |
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| Average weight - metric: | 0.40 kilograms |
| Country of Origin: | Made in Seattle, USA |
| Design type: | Foam |
| Dimensions: | [S] 20 x 47 x .75in (51 x 119 x 2cm); [Reg] 20 x 72 x .75in (51 x 183 x .75cm) |
| Dimensions - metric: | 183 x 51 x 2 centimeters |
| Folded Size: | [Small]: 20 x 4 x 5.5" [Regular]: 20 x 5 x 5.5" |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Insulation: | closed-cell foam |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | Closed-cell foam |
| Packed size: | 20 x 5.5 x 5 inches |
| R Value: | 2.2 |
| R- Value: | 2.2 |
| R-Value: | 2.2 |
| Recommended Use: | Ultralight backpacking, winter camping (w/ another pad) |
| Rolled: | 20 x 5 x 5.5in |
| Rolled Size: | [S] 20 x 5 x 4in (51 x 10 x 13cm); [Reg] 20 x 5 x 5.5in (51 x 13 x 14cm) |
| Sleeping Pad Type: | Closed-Cell Foam |
| Sleeping pad shape: | Rectangular |
| Storage Sack: | No |
| Stuff Sack: | No |
| Stuff size: | 20 x 5 x 5.5 inches |
| Thickness: | 0.75" (2.0cm) |
| Warranty: | Limited Lifetime |
| Weight: | [S] 10oz (280g); [Reg] 14oz (390g) |
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 | Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Small | $29.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad - Short | $29.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad - Limon | $39.93 |
These are products that have been indicated being comparable to this product:
 | Therm-a-Rest LiteSeat Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $24.95 - $34.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Medium Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $133.95 - $139.99 |
 | Therm-a-Rest SimplyDry Sack Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $11.16 - $19.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Stuff Sack Pillow Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $14.95 - $19.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Tech Blanket Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $49.94 - $59.95 |
| Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Small Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $29.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & Pads | $14.95 |
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| Size | Color |
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| Limon | |
| Short | 28.9529.95 |
| Small | 29.9029.952 More... |
| Regular | 38.9539.906 More... |
ProLite Gear offers this product at $34.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $39.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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Versatility = Happy | |
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| My Z-Lite was the best pad I'd bought on the AT, and I still use it today for some floor exercises at home. I tried out a RidgeRest for awhile, and I slept on a couple of various inflatables (man, the Big Agnes is noisy and annoying to fellow hikers). My end-opinion after over 2,000 miles is that inflatables puncture too often and that roll-up pads don't lay flat. Sure, you can work with any set of issues, but the Z-Lite is comfortable, it doesn't puncture. It maintains its shape, and its accordian-shape has a lot of benefits. Need more cushion under your hip? Double the pad in just one section. The full size is plenty long enough. Want to sit after a tough uphill, but aren't fond of you getting your butt wet or dirty? Keep this pad on the outside of your pack and it makes the perfect seat. Fold it into two halves and it gives you a nice 3-4" cushion between you and the elements. Also, I found that the bright color worked as a perfect warning to hunters when I strapped it on the outside of the pack. Basically, this pad does everything you want it to do and is reliably constructed. The accordian construction is awesome. I couldn't buy a roll-up pad ever again. | |
| Voodoo at REI on 03/06/2009 | |
Wow, It's not what it seems | |
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| Up till now I've always used my Exped Downmat 9 deluxe in snow to the summer mountains trips. I've always been warm and confortable but the weight has bothered me (total 51 oz). I never dreamed I could get the same results with the Z-lite and some creativity. Here's what works great for me. I purchased a cheap blue foam pad and cut it to the same size as the Z-lite. The combo works great in the snow with the blue pad on the bottom and Z-lite on top. There is no cold problem at all. Then in summer, I only use the z-lite. I have to say the design is confortable, and I'm picky. I found no pressure zones as I expected. I really couldn't be happier. I'm glad I took the plung and tried it. Now my total snow sleeping pad setup is 19.5 oz and I gained a place to kneel when it's not under me. Last, I expected a bad night sleep because of the thickness, but wow was I wrong. | |
| Dan at REI on 04/17/2009 | |
Happy that I bought this | |
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| I bought this thermarest for my first backpacking trip - 3 days/4 nights, the weather was mostly upper 30's at night. I was very surprised at how comfortable it was. It lays flat when you unfold it. You can fold under the top portion to give yourself a bit of "pillow." It is extremely lightweight. The other hikers in my group had the more expensive inflatable sleeping pads. They had to worry about getting them wet, and my tentmate was often messing with hers, trying to get it inflated just right. My Z-lite was definitely the lowest maintenance sleeping pad in the group. The only drawback is that it stays pretty large when folded up. I strapped it to the outside of my pack, which works fine unless you're also attaching a tent, sleeping bag and a lot of other gear to the outside. After finding out what great value you can get from this thermarest, there is no way I would buy a more expensive one. | |
| Nanc H at REI on 06/11/2009 | |
Stays Put | |
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You can pack this thing a few different ways without compromising your backpack loadbecause it is so light. Obviously it will not pop on you so again, another plus. What I have liked about it the most is it keeps me where I want to be in my tent and in my bag. The R value is good enough as a single pad in the summer and could go solo depending on your bag for winter trips. The only bad thing about it is the size, unless you are taking a chest of drawers, you will need to pack it on the outside of your pack and it can become cumbersome on narrow trails ducking under trees and such. It has a tendency to get snagged on branches but for $29.95 it will take a load of abuse before another one is needed. Buy it. | |
| Chris Taylor at Backcountry.com on 08/03/2009 | |
All about the weight. | |
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Have used the Z rest as my only sleep pad for years. Its main advantage is that it VERY light, which I appreciate when going up 2000ft gainers. Also, I love the hassle free accordion style. It is always ready for a quick rest on the side of the trail without having to dismantle my whole pack. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is its thinness. I am a side sleeper, and I have to switch sides several times a night because I feel pressure on my hip bones, not enough to be seriously uncomfortable though. I will stick with the Z rest for years to come though, because the ease and weight savings are too good to pass up. | |
| Ty Nelson at Backcountry.com on 06/05/2009 | |
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I just bought this pad the other day and i have slept both nights on the floor and could barely tell a difference between my mattress and this pad. Both sides of the pad are ridged cushions so it is not only soft it gives it a better fit to your body. The extreme lightweight makes it a backpackers best friend. It is bigger than the inflatable thermarests but it cant pop and you can store it anywhere on your pack and not worry about it shifting a lot of weight. so far it was shown to be very durable when I have pulled and bent it with no signs of wear or tear | |
| Matt Miller at Backcountry.com on 08/13/2009 | |
Great product | |
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| Had this pad for 5+ years. Its firm and comfortable and you don't slip off it at night. It's not exceedingly compact but it is light. I attach mine outside the pack with the pack cover wrapped around it . After years of use it shows no damage. I had been concerned that the hinges would tear but none of them show signs of tearing at all. I wish I could compare it's insulating ability to a self inflating pad but this has been the only sleeping pad I've ever needed and I suspect this is better. | |
| asdf54 at REI on 05/26/2009 | |
very nice | |
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| i went on a 2 day backpacking trip thinking there was no snow but ran into 5 feet of snow into my hike set up camp put this down and wow was i amazed it was in the low 40s and i didn't feel the snow under me at all and was very comfortable and for "wiggling" off the mat this did not happen to me and i would think this was more of a users fault for "wiggling" off a mat then the mat its self | |
| mr. washington at REI on 05/17/2009 | |
A little shredded | |
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A great pad that has kept me warm on several Denali national park treks. There are a couple of downsides though. 1) the pad does not compress only folds up so it can be a little bulky which leads to 2)When lashed to the outside of your pack they can get a little shredded by trees and bushes in dense areas where you have to push through. Advantages are that since it only takes a second to unfold it is immediately available for use. It is also very lightweight | |
| Kurtis Stadsvold at Backcountry.com on 05/04/2009 | |
Lightweight and comfortable | |
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| I have a quick clarification on my "Gear Style": I'm a minimalist, but I don't compromise my sleeping comfort. I'm 5'7" and 120 lbs, back/front sleeper, and I find the Z-Lite to be both comfortable and light. I've tried nearly a dozen kinds of foam sleeping pads, and the Z-Lite has been the only comfortable one that's also lightweight. The egg-carton design of the foam does compress when sleeping on it, so I wonder if there is a weight limit where someone would start to feel uncomfortable. | |
| AlexL at REI on 07/14/2009 | |
Gotta sleep on your back with this one! | |
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I thought I'd try the Z-lite sleeping pad even though some people said not great for side sleepers. Well, it's not great for side sleepers. Took to Long's Peak in Colorado in hopes of saving some weight for the 14'er approach. But worst night of sleep in my life! Needless to say, was not in peak form for the next day. | |
| jea100384786 at Backcountry.com on 10/19/2009 | |
Thumbs Down | |
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| Item was bulky and hard to secure. Not comfortable. First night of use- left bruises on my arms and legs. Second night of use- by morning I had wiggled off of it opting to sleep on the rocky hard ground instead. Never using this again and probably won't even give it away to a friend. | |
| Stokey at REI on 04/28/2009 | |
Warmth, but... | |
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| I have the short version which is all anyone under 6' should need. This pad will keep you warmer than if you didn't have a pad, but it will not keep you much more comforted. It saves one from rocks and sticks and what have you, but it takes a couple nights to adjust to the ground. If you are a weekend only, one to three times a year kind of camper, then I would really look at some inflatables. If you are a minimalist or one who stays out a week or so and need to save weight and not worry about a busted inflatable then I would recommend this pad as a very good option. This design packs well, lays flat when in use and weighs nothing... not to mention it is really durable. I've been in sub 30F weather, at night in altitudes, and it has worked to keep me warm and off the cold ground... I haven't tried it in serious extremes or snow yet however. Anyone who has any experience in this department should throw in their two cents worth as I am anxious to know the boundaries with this pad. | |
| TheSkyFalls at REI on 05/26/2009 | |
Reliable but not too comfy | |
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| I first switched to the Z-lite after using a blue foam pad for about a year. The difference is amazing, and the z-lite really does give you pretty good comfort for a lightweight foam pad. However, I am a side sleeper, and this pad just isn't cutting it. I wake up every morning feeling the aches and pains from not only the hike the before, but from sleeping on the ground as well. After you get used to it, it's not too bad, though that is true with most ground sleeping. I would recommend this pad for those looking for a foam pad. It really is the best out there for ease of use, durability and the orange color helps you stand out in hunting areas. For those wanting an excellent night's sleep, opt for a self-inflating or else bring a bottle of wine! | |
| Chiliman at REI on 07/04/2009 | |
Not worth it | |
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Although it is a lot easier to fold and unfold this compared to a normal rolled up CCF pad, that is its only advantage. Although it is light, the weight gains are marginal at best, its comfort level is not much different to that of a cheap ccf. Although this seems like a review thrashing the Z-lite, its not. It is a good CCF pad, and the folding design is genuinely helpful, however this pad will not wow you, I recommend spending your money somewhere else, it is not worth $40, get a military surplus pad. | |
| eve3318185 at Backcountry.com | |
Skimpy pad | |
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I got a pair of these for my kids but use them myself. Upsides are small folded size, extremely light weight and no slippage when using two of the pads together. Downsides are skimpy/thin feeling of pad despite egg shell carton and the flimsy/tearable feeling at the folding perforations. Downsides are easy to overlook when using two pads, but only one pad is a poor night sleep for me unless the ground is forgiving. My kids don't mind the downsides but I do. | |
| ronpenner1240284 at Backcountry.com on 08/26/2009 | |
Not a big fan | |
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Im really don't care for this mat. It is unconfortable for me when I sleep on my side. It is alright if you like sleeping on your back but that is hard for me. I did give is three stars because it is light and you don't have to fill it up or be worried that it will get a hole in it. | |
| Andrew Krosbakken at Backcountry.com on 07/09/2009 | |
