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Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sleeping Pad
how is the small different from the regular?
By Nick Co
Ranked #480 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
April 11, 2011
how is the small different from the regular?
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By Chad Poindexter
Ranked #3 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
July 16, 2011
Also, just so ya know, the small has 10 sections and weighs in at 10.7 oz, so that puts each section at just over 1 oz. Good to know if you want to cut some down, or are shooting for a target weight.
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By Simon Hatfield
Ranked #12 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
April 12, 2011
Jason is comparing the folded dimensions, not the unfolded dimensions, which is why his answer makes little sense. The unfolded dimensions are what's really important. Essentially, both pads are identical in thickness (.75")and width (20"), but the small, which would more accurately be called a "Short", is only 51" long. The Regular has 4 extra accordion segments, making it 72" long. Many people find that they can put their empty pack, some extra clothes, or a rope underneath their calves and feet to insulate them and choose to save the 4oz by getting a small. I personally have the Regular and prefer it.
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By Jason Fox
Ranked #195 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
April 11, 2011
The small is 4 inches thick. The regular is 5.5 inches thick, thus the regular is 4 ounces heavier. Look at the dimensions to the upper right of the page for the complete specs.
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