Gear Review
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite Sleeping Pad
Uncomfortable
By law2674974
Ranked #769 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
June 3, 2009
I got the RidgeRest for its light weight and low maintenance, for which I can recommend it. However, I spent several miserable, minimal sleep nights on it. Maybe I'm just too old and fat/heavy for these closed-cell pads anymore, but this provided little more comfort than sleeping directly on the ground. I got up tired, aching, stiff, grumpy, and wondering why the heck I ever liked backpacking. I went back to using the heavier but far more comfortable and cushioning self-inflating pad. For a weekend warrior like me (just a night or two per trip--perhaps not enough time to "get used to it" as other reviewers noted), the extra ounces are well worth the decent night's sleep--without a decent sleep, I don't want to backpack.
View Details: Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite Sleeping Pad
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- cross-linked polyethylene
- Dimensions:
- (short) 20 x 48 in, (regular) 20 x 72 in, (long) 25 x 77 in
- Rolled Size:
- (short) 13 x 6 in, (regular) 20 x 8 in, (long) 25 x 8.5 in
- R-Value:
- 2.8
- Shape:
- rectangular
- Self-Inflating:
- n/a
- Stuff Sack:
- no
- Weight:
- (short) 9 oz, (regular) 14 oz, (long) 1 lb 3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping, backpacking, travel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.