Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite -
The Thermarest Z Lite sleeping pad is Thermarest's lightest and most compact closed cell foam pad. Favored for its simplicity, the Z Lite folds down in seconds and offers bomber durability. The Thermarest Z Lite has been thru-hikers and winter campers favorite for its weight, pack-ability, and durability.
Support and Cushioning:
- 0.75 in (1.9 cm) of egg carton shaped foam traps heat and cushions
Comfort:
- Virtually indestructible closed-cell foam provides lasting, economical comfort
- All-new proprietary foams are softer on top for extra comfort and denser on the bottom for extra durability
- Accordion-style design packs lots of comfort into as small a space as possible
- Cross-linked polyethylene has a brushed soft top for comfort and a denser bottom for extra durability
Manufactured:
- Made in Seattle, USA
Features:
- Pair with a three season air mattress to create a warm four season winter set up
- Accordion design folds compactly for quick packing
- Weighing less than a pound, this mattress goes anywhere easily
- Closed-cell foam is incredibly durable, providing an exceptional value and many years of worry-free performance
TahoeMountainSports.com
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, while reducing bulk.
Great way to add warmth and cushion to another inflatable sleeping pad.
Closed cell foam never pops or leaks.
This Thermarest camping pad is a staple for light weight backpackers for a reason.
Cabelas
Never again hassle with trying to roll up your sleeping pad as tightly as possible to reduce the size of your pack. The accordion-style design makes it the most compact closed-cell foam pad made by Therm-a-Rest. It folds up quickly and easily into a small, easy-to-manage package, and it weighs less than 1 lb. Durable construction will stand up to several seasons of rugged use, and the egg-carton pattern increases softness and traps warm air under your sleeping bag. Made in USA.
Size: 20"W x 72"L.
Thickness: 3/4".
Weight: 14 oz.
Color: Coyote.
Size: 20"W x 72"L.
Thickness: 3/4".
Weight: 14 oz.
Color: Coyote.
Campmor
The Thermarest Z Lite ultralight, three-season camping mattress is perfect for those go-anywhere, sleep-on-anything treks and bivies where every ounce counts. All-new proprietary foams are softer on top for extra comfort and denser on the bottom for extra durability, and the accordion shape packs more comfort into a smaller space than any other closed-cell foam mattress out there.
Mountain Gear
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.
SummitHut.com
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.
ProLite Gear
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. The perfect choice for chronic ounce-counters engaging in virtually any activity.Massey's Outfitters
Our lightest, most compact closed-cell mattress is now warmer than ever: a new, aluminized surface reflects heat, increasing overall warmth by nearly 20%. The proprietary foams are softer on top for extra comfort and denser on the bottom for extra durability. Wherever you’re headed, the Z Lite Sol mattress is the right choice for ultralight, warmth, durability and comfort. Advanced Warmth: Thermal reflective barrier sends heat back to your body, increasing warmth.Compact Design: Folding design is compact and easy to pack.
Extra Durable: Virtually indestructible closed-cell foam provides lasting, economical comfort.
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
Still the top choice for adventurers seeking lightweight and durability, the Therm-A-Rest Z Lite Mattress is warm and comfortable.
Average Price History:
| Bag Shape: | Rectangular |
|---|---|
| Compact: | Accordion-style design lies flat and packs small. |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Dimensions: | 20 x 72 in. (51 cm. x 183 cm.) |
| Ems_sale: | Yes |
| Exceptional Durability: | Closed-cell foam is incredibly durable, providing an exceptional value and many years of worry-free performance. |
| Fill Material: | XL Polyethelene |
| Length: | 72 in. |
| Pack Size: | 20 in.x 5 in. x 5.5 in. |
| Packed Size: | 21 x 5 x 5.5 in. |
| Packs Small: | Accordion-style design packs lots of comfort into as small a space as possible. |
| R value: | 2.2 |
| R-Value: | 2.2 |
| Rolled: | 20 x 5 x 5.5in |
| Shape: | Rectangular |
| Shell Material: | Egg-crate molded foam |
| Sleeping Pad Type: | Closed-Cell Foam |
| Thickness: | 0.75 in. (2 cm.) |
| Travel Ultralight: | Weighing less than a pound, this mattress goes anywhere easily. |
| Ultralight: | Light enough to carry on virtually any adventure. |
| Warm: | Egg-carton pattern enhances warmth and softness. |
| Weight: | 10 oz / 290 g |
| Width: | 21 in. |
Compare specifications to related products.
Similar Products:
 | Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sleeping Pad-Brown-Regular | $39.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sol | $24.47 - $44.95 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite SOL Sleeping Pad (Small) | $34.99 |
 | Therm-a-Rest Original Z-Lite Sleeping Pad (Regular) | $39.95 |
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Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Reasonable comfort and very light!
This pad is a reasonable compromise between the super cheap pads that provide little support/padding and the expensive inflatable pads that are a pain to roll up (I tried a number of different kinds at a Gander Mountain outdoor store on a concrete floor before settling on this one). The comfort is pretty good (slept on it 2 nights so far). I prefer to have a little extra padding on my upper torso, so I folded it over itself slightly near the top. Good buy overall. The only down side is that it doesn't come with a strap to keep it folded up, but thats no biggie.
Great pad. Very easy to carry or use
I already had one in orange and for tactical field use I bought this color. It is super easy to strap to my ruck and because of the egg-crate texture, doesn't slip out of the straps. It's thicker and more comfortable than a standard issue pad. Not as comfortable as an inflatable for a side sleeper like myself. It's great for what it is
Great pad
This is great for the money. It doesn't pack down very well though. I found myself strapping it to the outside of my pack most days. It is also super lightweight. It only got four stars as you can do better as far as comfort, but it's still far better than sleeping on the ground.
Great Kids pad
I started to take my young son (6) backpacking this year. I bought him the short z-lite pad so I dont have to worry about it popping for breaking. These things are bullet proof and are pretty comfy as well. Lets just say it is piece of mind for me in the backcountry.
Wonderful product
This is a great sleeping mat for anyone that does not want to spend a lot of money and does not want to have to deal with popping an air mattress. Beyond this I love my Z-lite because of the fact that I do not have to roll it. It simply folds up.
Reliable Performer
A continued solid performer in a less gaudy color. What it lacks in cushion it more than makes up for with reliability. Great choice as a bottom pad for winter use, under a open-cell foam pad. Readily used as a seat during stops. Compact. Lightweight. Well-worth having in one's gear stable.
Solid buy
Not exactly top of the line but it is most certainly functional and great for starting out. It is lightweight and traps a substantial amount of heat, overall it is a good product that can be used in most situations.
Great Pad To Have!
This pad is great to have on a back packing hunting trip. It weighs nothing, foldable and easy to attach to a pack. Also great to put elk quarters on when butchering.
Thermarest Z Lite Sleeping Pad
Very light to carry but bulky. Length can be adjusted by folding it in a desired spot. Not much cushion but it's "lack of weight" compensates more then enough for it.
Pretty Good for the money.
This pad is not very comfortable but it keeps you from freezing and you dont have to worry about it breaking since it is just foam and not inflatable.
Negative Reviews:
Not for Side Sleepers
I have used this sleeping pad in the winter and found that it worked great as a second insulating layer under my usual winter sleeping pad. It folds easily and packs well on the outside of my pack.
I sometimes use a bivy sack and have had problems getting it into my bivy sack without it folding back up on me. This can be annoying, but when I finally get everything in, it works ok.
I have found that it words ok in my therm-a-rest Compack™ Chair. It can be tricky to get into the chair and get it folded right, but once done, it makes a nice seat.
My main problem with this pad is that the closed cell foam is so firm and does not cushion me from the ground. When I sleep on my stomach or back it is not such a problem, but on my last trip I ended up with bruises in the shape of the dimples of the sleeping pad on both of my shoulder blades, and was sore the entire trip from bruises on my hips from trying to sleep on my side the first night. I am 5'5" and 145 lbs. Someone who is differently weighted (heavier or lighter, I am not sure which would be better) might have less problems, but for me, this sleeping pad did not work well.
I really like this sleeping pad in theory and for winter camping, but will never take it on a summer trip again.
I sometimes use a bivy sack and have had problems getting it into my bivy sack without it folding back up on me. This can be annoying, but when I finally get everything in, it works ok.
I have found that it words ok in my therm-a-rest Compack™ Chair. It can be tricky to get into the chair and get it folded right, but once done, it makes a nice seat.
My main problem with this pad is that the closed cell foam is so firm and does not cushion me from the ground. When I sleep on my stomach or back it is not such a problem, but on my last trip I ended up with bruises in the shape of the dimples of the sleeping pad on both of my shoulder blades, and was sore the entire trip from bruises on my hips from trying to sleep on my side the first night. I am 5'5" and 145 lbs. Someone who is differently weighted (heavier or lighter, I am not sure which would be better) might have less problems, but for me, this sleeping pad did not work well.
I really like this sleeping pad in theory and for winter camping, but will never take it on a summer trip again.
Neutral Reviews:
Not for me
I thought I could be tricky with this pad by folding it in half and doubling the thickness, I'm 5'1 so I didn't think I needed much for the length. I was completely wrong and it didn't work so well. I kept sliding down and the bottom half of me was really cold all night long. I did unfold it for the next night and kept warm, but it was not as much cushion as I would have liked.
This being my first adventure with true backpacking instead of site camping, I was reluctant to spend much money. I was afraid an air mattress would pop or get a hole. I am now more willing to spend more money on a good sleeping pad, after this experience. A good night's sleep can really set the tone of a good trip.
I do like how it folds and can be used for sitting on while using it as a back rest. This was my main attraction of numerous possible uses.
This being my first adventure with true backpacking instead of site camping, I was reluctant to spend much money. I was afraid an air mattress would pop or get a hole. I am now more willing to spend more money on a good sleeping pad, after this experience. A good night's sleep can really set the tone of a good trip.
I do like how it folds and can be used for sitting on while using it as a back rest. This was my main attraction of numerous possible uses.
Blah coloring but decent pad
Hope I don't forget to pack this pad after being out in the backcountry for a week, it looks just like the dg/dirt in this area! A brighter and more noticeable color would've been better for me. But I do like the lightness of it and it's compact size.
It's lite
folds nicely but no included straps to hold it together when not laid out flat, which make attaching to a pack an aggravating experience at times.
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