Gear Review
Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
Packs Light, Sleeps Firm, VERY Firm
By TN Hiker
Ranked #1206 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
October 6, 2006
I'm a long-time user of Therm-A-Rest sleeping pads with my all-time favorite being their LE (Luxury Edition) version of the old Classic pad. The closest match I can find to this pad in Therm-A-Rest's current line of products is their Trails Comfort line of pads. Because I was looking to add another pad to my collection for use when joined on overnight hikes by friends who didn't have camping gear I decided to try the ProLite 4 sleeping pad. I've just come back from a four night backpacking trip with the ProLite 4 and want to report the pros and cons of this pad: 1. It weighs nearly a pound less than the Trails Comport pad. 2. It sleeps much firmer than my old LE pad. I found it somewhat uncomfortably firm. I'm 5'11" and 175 lbs, age 53 with lots of backcountry overnight experience. If you value comfort over saving a pound of load in your pack then I suggest you choose the Trails Comfort pad instead of the ProLite 4.
View Details: Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus Sleeping Pad
Helpful Votes: 0 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.