For the weight and versatility it can't be beat. I used mine as a framepad inside my rucksack as well, and between this and camp kitchen seating, the cells were wearing out within 30 nights. If you're worried about puncturing a closed-cell inflatable, this pad is your best bet for the money.

when sleeping on snow I use this in addition to the prolite plus I have also used it with the NEO and works very well. kept me warm in a 15 degree synthetic bag on snow with the prolite plus in 0 degree weather. I was not expecting it to be that cold so I was very excited when this little guy helped out. my previous experience with out it was not as good. It seems fragile but I have not had any problems with it and have used in on ice many times. No tears. very light and easy to find room for it on or in the pack

This is the easiest pad to pack. No more squeezing the air out, simply fold, a big plus when breaking camp. The Z-Lite is the lightest, full size sleeping pad on the market & at 3/4" thickness, it's fairly comfortable but not quite as comfortable as my thicker ProLite. Good choice for fast, ultralight backpacking. Extra insulation for winter camping.

I use this pad for winter camping under an inflatable pad. It does a great job of keeping me insulated from the frozen ground. It also make a good seat for sitting on snow in camp, or for a rest on the trail. I would want to sleep on this thing by itself, but that is just my preference. I know plenty of people do, but I like a lot more cusion.

Light, easy to pack, comfortable, durable, multipurpose, inexpensive. Need I say more.

I love this pad. I had a self-inflating thermarest pad and it just never felt like it every filled all the way and always felt unsupported at night. This pad is the same every time, it is durable, and it packs up well. No complaints, just be careful as it can tear, but this doesn't render it unusable.

I agree with Kurtis above, may shred when attached outside. Works great as a seat. Compact enough partly unfolded that it can go inside your pack, adding support to a frameless ruck and cushioning for your back. Light and reasonably priced.

The best thing about the z-rest is that you can customize it to fit you! If you don't need that bottom part for your feet then cut it off and leave it at home, or turn it into a small bum pad around camp. If the z-rest is too bulky and you don't need all that width then trim it to be a mummy style pad and save some more ounces. If you have a buddy who wants to borrow some gear for a weekend trip then give him the z-rest cause there's no chance he'll break it like he did your last tent pole! It's simply the best pad for those of you who love to get your gear just right, plus it keeps with the mantra of K.I.S.S!

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

I use this with my Neoair and I sleep like a baby. Also when folded up this pad makes sitting at camp a lot more comfortable.

This Pad is awsome, it is light and has virtually no chance of getting a hole in it. the only problem is that it is kind of bulky, but other than that, it is perfect. And it makes a good camp chair.

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.

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.

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

This thins is great in terms of value. its lightweight and the closed-cell material keeps you warm from the cold cold ground. i feel it may not be very durable though and may start to flake at the edges, but i'll have to let time be the decider of that. all in all, a great pad for the money

It's nice and light, and small! I have never used any inflatable pads for some reason, I guess I was just brought up on closed cell foam. But I didn't think that closed cell could be this comfortable. It is a little on the thin side for taking out in the winter, and if you like bushwhacking it will take quite a beating.

cheap, durable, lightweight. as far as uninflatables go, this thing is the best. you'll hafta spend an extra hundred to get something better and anything cheaper isn't worth it. 4 stars compared to the neoair. this thing is the way to go for backpacking. kayaking needs an inflatable for space's sake.

I got this to go under my Prolite 3 for winter use, but find it has many other uses. It is pretty comfortable by itself, but a little thin. Is is light and cheap, so I don't mind abusing it, i.e. sitting on sharp rocks or wet snow.

It works as a back pad in fast and light backpacking/climbing set ups.

I am sure I will find many other uses for this pad as well.

Eh, I find this pad to be a little harder to secure to a pack b/c of the fold-up design and not any more comfortable than the roll-up thermarest, which I believe is an oz lighter. But that's just me. It is a good product, but I prefer the roll-up closed-cell.

Closed cell foam is ideal for colder camping trips, and when used with the Thermarest Prolite (Plus), it helps insulate against the cold seeping through from the ground. Rolling is difficult for the smaller hands in our family, so the accordionated folding method is popular with them. Very light, sturdy and perfect for back packing/snowshoeing. The industry will be hard pressed to come up with a better foam pad, especially at this price!

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.

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.

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.