Therm-a-Rest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad

I did NOT buy it from backcountry but the store that i got it the sales preson told my to get a small and its very uncomfortable. light wieght so i give it a B+

I purchased a Thermarest Trail Lite Pad almost 2 years ago, and I have been nothing but pleased with it. The self inflation system really saves you the trouble when you've been packing all day, and just want to go to sleep. Just takes a few minutes and a couple of blows to top it off. Keeps you off the cold ground all night with comfort I haven't found from any other brand. The material of the Trail Lite and Pro Lite are slightly more durable than the other lines of Thermarest pads that I've owned. The large might become a little bulky, but unless you're really hurting on space, this should be fine.

I couldn't be happier for the cost. It is kind of rediculous to sell the stuff sack separately, but it's worth it to buy, though, because it ain't fitting inside your pack and it'll be exposed on the outside. A very comfortable night's rest

Plenty light for backpacking and very comfortable for its weight. Should include the stuff sac - why sell separately? Still a good price. As other reviewers have said - self inflates just fine if you store it properly (inflated). Even so, to inflate it yourself takes all of 30 sec.

Very nice sleeping pad. Kept me well insulated into the teens with snow covered ground. Doesn't pack small enough for me though, so I traded in for a Therm-a-rest prolite 3. So if packing isn't a huge deal for you, this is the pad to get.

Thermarests are an essential part of camping gear, they give you a good sleep and also an excellent insulation from cold ground. Up to date, I have no complains with my Thermarest.

This is not the best Thermarest pad for a length/weight/thickness ratio, but at this price it is an outstanding value and shouldn't be passed up. I am a lightweight (not ultralight) hiker and while there is a slight weight penalty over other pads, this one is bomber, comfortable and I saved $$$.

I have tried many other brands and Thermarest just lasts longer. I like the lighter weight vs. my camprest and it is still almost as comfortable. I use this for hiking and the camprest when I'm not. Definatelly keeps me warmer on those snowy nights in the Colorado mountains.

I decided to go with the Trail Lite over the Pro Lite after extensive consideration - haven't regretted the decision. Therm-a-Rest rates this as a 4 season pad, so it'll do the job even in winter conditions. The pad *does* self-inflate, but it's crucial to follow the instructions (novel, I know). I've never slept better in the outdoors than when on this pad; if you're on a budget, this is by far the best pad your money can buy.

I agree with the last poster...as long as you store it inflated then it does self-inflate pretty well. Really comfortable AND light!

I have therm-a-rest and it is the best sleeping pad i have ever camped with. Its light weight makes it awesome for backpacking. Contrary to that other review my self inflating sleeping pad self inflates every time, remember it is important to store it inflated.

I love the Trail Lite Sleeping Pad. But as a first time Therma-rest user, I must say that this claim to be "self-inflating" is sheer nonsense. It does pack up small and it is lightweight. And compared to my old foam pad (which packed up to the same size and approximate weight) it is a million times more comfortable. But even after following the instructions to the letter it still required a significant number of "puffs of air" to get up to a usable inflation. All in all a great thing, but it should really be termed Partially Self Inflating .