Gear Review
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
Prolite 4
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #310 - 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.
View Details: Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- polyester (75D), nylon soft grip (70D)
- Dimensions:
- [S] 47 x 20 x 1.5 in; [Reg] 72 x 20 x 1.5 in; [L] 77 x 25 x 1.5
- Rolled Size:
- [S] 11 x 4 in; [Reg] 11 x 4.8 in; [L] 13 x 5.1 in
- R-Value:
- 3.8
- Shape:
- mummy
- Pump:
- no
- Self-Inflating:
- yes
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Weight:
- [S] 15 oz; [Reg] 1 lb 6 oz; [L] 1 lb 14 oz
- Recommended Use:
- winter camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.