Gear Review
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
Prolite 4
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #66 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
October 16, 2009
I've got the last model (Prolite 4--the orange one), but it's basically the same. I use it in Alaska to include winter backpacking. I love it--self-inflates quickly and is extremely comfortable. However, I just ordered the Exped Downmat 9 Pump to use for mountaineering and winter backpacking because when compared to a two mat setup (for example Prolite 4 + Z-rest) normally used for extreme cold, the Downmat has a higher R factor, weighs less and packs down drastically smaller. I can't wait to test it out. The thermarest is still great--just not enough on its own for winter conditions in Alaska. It's all about the insulation below you--not your sleeping bag's rating.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon, die-cut foam
- Dimensions:
- [S] 20 x 47 x 1.5in (51 x 119 x 3.8cm); [Reg] 20 x 72 x 1.5in (51 x 183 x 3.8cm); [L] 25 x 77 x 1.5in (63 x 196 x 3.8cm)
- Rolled Size:
- [S] 11 x 4in (28 x 10cm); [Reg] 11 x 4.8in (28 x 12cm); [L] 13 x 5in (33 x 13cm)
- Weight:
- [S] 1lb 1oz (482g); [Reg] 1lb 08oz (680g); [L] 2lb 1oz (936g)
- Recommended Use:
- Four-season backpacking, winter camping, mountaineering, ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.