Material | Closed-cell foam |
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Color | Coyote/Grey |
Brand | Therm-a-Rest |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Insulation Resistance | 1.7 R-value |
Product Dimensions | 71"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th |
Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
Variety | Closed Cell Foam Pad |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.88 x 6.1 x 5.04 inches |
Package Weight | 0.38 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 51 x 20 x 0.75 inches |
Brand Name | Therm-a-Rest |
Warranty Description | limited lifetime |
Model Name | Z Lite Original |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
Part Number | 2302_Coyote/Gray_One Size |
Model Year | 2013 |
Style | Regular - 20 X 72-inches |
Included Components | camping pad |
Fill Material Type | XL polyethylene |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
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Material | Closed-cell foam |
Color | Coyote/Grey |
Brand | Therm-a-Rest |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Insulation Resistance | 1.7 R-value |
Product Dimensions | 71"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th |
Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
Variety | Closed Cell Foam Pad |
About this item
- Lightweight and compact closed-cell foam camping mattress is a durable, dependable, and economical option for sleeping on the ground
- Trusted by mountaineers and backpackers for generations, the classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable
- Designed with dimples in the padding to capture and trap heat for extra warmth in cold conditions, ensuring a cushioned and cozy night’s sleep (R-Value 1. 7)
- Sleeping pad foam is softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for extra insulation, durability, and protection from the ground
- Molded foam mattress measures 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5. 5 inches folded) and weighs 14 ounces; made in the USA
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In 1971, a mix of unemployed Boeing engineers, a leaky foam gardening pad, and the dream of better nights under the stars came together to change how we experience the outdoors forever.
By 1972, Cascade Designs was formed and began selling the Therm-a-Rest Standard 3/4 – the world’s first self-inflating sleeping pad.
The rest, as they say, is history.
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One of our longest-standing initiatives has been a commitment to making our products “In Market”. This initiative has enabled us to greatly reduce the length and complication of our supply chain, resulting in better service and a smaller global footprint.
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Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Original Ultralight Foam Camping Pad
The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Camping mattress is the classic sleeping pad, and trusted choice of campers, backpackers, and mountaineers. For generations, outdoor enthusiasts have used the compact, durable, and lightweight closed-cell foam mattress for sleeping on the ground. The classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable for base camp or transporting into the backcountry. Softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for insulation, durability, and protection from rocks and dirt, the proprietary foam features heat-trapping dimples that capture heat for extra warmth in cold conditions (R-value 1.7; R-value measures the material’s ability to insulate—the higher the R-value, the warmer the pad). The Thermarest Z Lite Foam Sleeping Pad can be used by minimalists as a stand-alone pad or doubled up with another ground pad or air mattress for an exceptionally good night’s sleep.
Therm-a-Rest
Our founders' mission was simple: create a better way to sleep outside; because when you rest better, you play better. Their ingenuity and vision back in 1972 led to the creation of the first self-inflating sleeping pad.
Today, we’re still working towards the same mission to craft the best sleeping pads and bags on the market. We’re not just giving explorers a better way to camp, we’re giving them better adventures tomorrow.
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ASIN | B00453NA1E |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,062 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #12 in Foam Sleeping Mats for Camping |
Date First Available | September 8, 2010 |
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Customers like the weight, comfort, warmth and performance of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they mention it's very light, perfectly insulates the cold and works as expected. Customers are also impresseded with the durability, saying the foam is tough and durable.
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Customers like the weight of the camping pad. For example, they mention it's very light, compact, and satisfying breeze to pack back up. Some say it'll keep them warm at night. That said, most say it fits under or on top of a pack nicely, and it'd be good for hiking, camping, and army training.
"...A great pad that keeps me warmer on cold ground, packs quickly, and make a great chair when needed!" Read more
"...Pros:Very lightComfortableCons:Egg carton design traps rocks sometimes..." Read more
"...Z folds allow the pad to fold into a smaller profile on a pack, easier to fold up and lay out Vs a rolled pad...." Read more
"...It can also be used to make a comfy seat or nap pad. Very lightweight and simple to use. It folds back into its original shape easily." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the outdoor recreation product. They mention it's super important not only for comfort, but to give you that layer between you and the ground. They say it'll improve your sleeping comfort significantly, and is perfect to sit, stand, and rest on during the day for warmth from the ground, and helps not feel little things under the tent. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and functionality of the product.
"I use this for military applications. It is more comfortable and just as warm as my Marine Corps issue sleeping pad. It's definitely much lighter...." Read more
"...I never go out the door without it. Perfect to sit, stand, rest on during the day for warmth from the ground, cushioning from rocky ground and will..." Read more
"...It can also be used to make a comfy seat or nap pad. Very lightweight and simple to use. It folds back into its original shape easily." Read more
"Comfy, light and packable. Great purchase." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the warmth of the product. They mention that it keeps them very warm, perfectly insulates the cold, and provides just enough insulation under them in a hammock. It also reflects heat back to the user and protects them from the cold ground. Some say that the product is great for weight to warmth ratio.
"...A great pad that keeps me warmer on cold ground, packs quickly, and make a great chair when needed!" Read more
"...Shy of $40 for foam. Great product though for weight to warmth ratio." Read more
"...Very comfortable. Perfectly insulates the cold coming from the cold. Don't expect a 5 star hotel bed. 100% comfort combining it with a sleeping." Read more
"...Also provides some warmth and waterproof protection. Love this as compared to an air mattress that deflates over night." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sleeping pad. They mention that it is lightweight, works as expected, and is better than standard issue. Some say that it works well as a seating pad and provides a tremendous improvement over sleeping on the ground. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...that keeps me warmer on cold ground, packs quickly, and make a great chair when needed!" Read more
"Works very well and is comfortable for use in a shelter and my tent. It can also be used to make a comfy seat or nap pad...." Read more
"Amazingly light! Provides a tremendous improvement over sleeping on the ground. Also provides some warmth and waterproof protection...." Read more
"Light weight and compact sleeping mat, better than standard issue IMO...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the foam pad. They mention that it seems durable, the foam is tough, and it will last forever. They also say that it's hardly showing signs of wear and is rigid enough to make a splint. Customers also mention that the pad remains pliable in the cold.
"...5. Durability: So far, it seems durable. I will look after the folding points, but expect them to wear well.CONS:1. No real cons...." Read more
"...Always remained pliable, cant say that about other foam pads in the cold...." Read more
"...It is tougher and more durable than any air mattress, you don't have to blow it up or carry a patch kit just incase it gets a hole...." Read more
"...it has been drug thru all manner of wilderness this year, it held up well, got a little frayed or fuzzy looking but still it's perfect...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pad. They say it's well worth the money, durable, and comfortable. The R-value is pretty high for a pad this cheap. Customers also mention that the transaction was excellent and that it'll serve its purpose.
"...The R-value is pretty high for a pad this cheap...." Read more
"Comfy, light and packable. Great purchase." Read more
"...well worth the money." Read more
"...Great for emergencies. It's cheap enough to cut apart but rigid enough to make a splint with or to support an injury...." Read more
Customers like the emergencies of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they say it's comfortable and lightweight. Customers also mention that it makes for great backpack padding, makes the best camp pad for sleeping, and is excellent for camping. It's good for adding extra padding, resting at the backcountry, and providing extra cushioning when sleeping on the floor. Some say it provides enough padding to deal with small rocks and sticks.
"...The foam also seems better than my original black therm-a-rest.4. Look: I got basic green, and I like that...." Read more
"...stand, rest on during the day for warmth from the ground, cushioning from rocky ground and will not wet out in rain or heavy set snow...." Read more
"...Therma rest, by far, makes the best camp pad for sleeping I belive...." Read more
"We use these under our sleeping pad for added protection and comfort. Also nice sit pad during the day on a long hike. Very durable." Read more
Customers like the portability of the sleeping pad. They say it's easy to store on the outside of your bag, and easy to transport. They also say it takes up less space and is perfect for traveling. Customers also say that it'll be worth the extra space when packing out to the backcountry.
"...Overall a great product and totally worth the extra space. SO sad I had to leave it behind when I came home." Read more
"...Easy to transport and light to carry. I put an elastic strap on mine to keep it closed but not needed if you have tied to your pack...." Read more
"Perfect for traveling. My son is a boy scout so he has this for camping to ensure comfort. No need to blow up air mattress or haul cots around...." Read more
"...-It is more difficult to put into your bivy than a regular inflateable pad that slides right in, but I just have the entire sleep system on top of..." Read more
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At first I looked into inflatable models, but the best are expensive and I also like camping gear that's rugged, unlike cactus prone inflatable models. I tossed my multi-patched inflatable a few years back.
PROS:
1. Size: The egg carton shaped surface interlocks to make it fold thinner than you would think.
2. Packing: It folds quickly, and I didn't have a problem bending it or stuffing it if needed. It is a bit wide for stuffing horizontally, but I prefer to tie it to the outside for easy access as a break chair.
3. Insulation: The new surface creates air pockets and better ground insulation. The foam also seems better than my original black therm-a-rest.
4. Look: I got basic green, and I like that. I don't like rests that double as rescue flags and despoil the campsite with a space camp look.
5. Durability: So far, it seems durable. I will look after the folding points, but expect them to wear well.
CONS:
1. No real cons. Some may want wider, some may want thicker, but I found it just right. Get an inflatable for extreme cold, but this is great for most people's cold ground needs.
BOTTOMLINE:
A great pad that keeps me warmer on cold ground, packs quickly, and make a great chair when needed!
Pros:
Very light
Comfortable
Cons:
Egg carton design traps rocks sometimes
Silver side not very tactical (might not be a problem for most)
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Comparing this to an inflatable mattress, I find this thing simply irreplaceable. It is tougher and more durable than any air mattress, you don't have to blow it up or carry a patch kit just incase it gets a hole. I know people that won't get their mattresses anywhere near a fire for fear that a flying ember will burn a big hole in their $100+ mattress. I plop this thing down in various configurations and sit or lay near fires with no worry. I frequently lean it up against trees so I'm sitting up but still have padding under my whole body, and one section doubled over at the top for extra padding for my head. I kneel on it to protect my knees when i'm cooking or building fires, i would never do this with an inflatable mattress. If we stop hiking to take a break it is easy to undo the straps on pack, throw this down and sit, kneel, or lay, then simply accordion it back up and strap it back on the pack and continue down the trail. If i ever get an inflatable mattress for backpacking i will still probably cut off and bring a small section of this for some of the above purposes. At 14oz it is also lighter by far than any similar r-value inflatable mattress by quite a bit. Even air mattresses that have very low r-value are heavier or the same weight.
Mine attaches to the outside of my bag, on the front with 2 straps, it has been drug thru all manner of wilderness this year, it held up well, got a little frayed or fuzzy looking but still it's perfect.
I was able to cut 2 of it's "slats?" Off as I'm not wuite that tall. If your a shortie, u can use high quality kitchen scissors to shorten it to your desired length, so your not hauling the extra oz's around for no reason. Or u can fold it so there is a double layer under your hip or head...
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I will update this when I do get a chance to camp with it, but if almost passing out on my living room floor with it is any indication as to how well I will work, I think I will enjoy camping with it not only for its comfort level but also the fact I don't need to worry about it leaking or needing to be pumped up.
Pour une utilisation intense a proscrire mais pour du bivouac lambda super
Ich besitze mehrere verschiedene Isomatten welche ich für verschiedene Einsatzzwecke benutze.
Voran sei gesagt, diese Matte ist nicht sehr komfortabel. Das ist aber auch der einzige Negativpunkt.
Ansonsten ist sie sehr leicht und kann außen am Rucksack transportiert werden ohne dass ein Ungewicht oder eine einseitige Belastung entsteht.
Sehr praktisch ist für mich auch die Tatsache, dass sie einfach hingelegt und mitgenommen werden kann ohne aufpusten oder aufpumpen bzw ablassen der Luft. Dies spart viel Zeit, vor allem bei kurzen rasten da so mehr zeit zur Ruhe genutzt werden kann. Außerdem kann die Matte schnell mitgenommen werden wenn es mal schnell gehen muss.
Der allerdings größte Vorteil besteht aber in der extrem Isolationsleistung für das Gewicht und der Tatsache dass es nur eine Faltiso ist. Ich habe auf Schnee und Eis mit dieser Matte geschlafen und auf diesem Untergrund auch länger barfuß gestanden ohne zu frieren. Das liegt an der speziellen Oberfläche, die starkt an einen Eierkarton erinnert und durch diese Struktur sehr gut isoliert.
Trotz anderer guter Isomatten wie meiner Exped, welche eine Daunenfütterung hat und für arktische Temperaturen ausgelegt ist bleibt diese Therm-a-rest meine Lieblingsmatte da sie so universell ist.
Insgesamt ist die Matte eine große Bereicherung und eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
先日、このマットの使用目的である暑めの時期での使用ではなく初冬でインフレーターマットの滑り止めと多少の断熱効果を期待して使用したらインナーテントとインフレーターマットでの使用時の悩みであった滑りが全く起こらず感動しました。
試しに単体で横になったのですが流石に防寒に対しての効果は感じられませんでした。。。
しかし単体でもそこそこの衝撃緩衝力があるのだと知りこちらも感動モノでした。
エアマット、コットの夏用秋冬用と全てサーマレストで揃えていますが素晴らしい商品ばかりで助かっています。
私自身は自動車移動でのキャンプ利用ですし、そもそも夏にキャンプはしないので単体での本来の性能発揮場面ではほぼ利用しませんが、徒歩やバイクキャンプで暑い季節に使用される方にお勧めします。