Gear Review
Inexpensive & Lightweight
By moroni
Ranked #17 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
December 27, 2007
I've used this sleeping pad mainly for short winter backpacking trips where a lightweight pad is important. Being closed cell foam it insulates quite well from the cold ground & is fairly comfortable. It is also very inexpensive. The only negative I've found is it's bulky size when rolled up. Even in the stuff sack, it is still a good size package. If you're on a budget, this is a good choice.
View Details: Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- cross-linked polyethelene
- Dimensions:
- [large ] 25 x 77 x 0.625 in; [regular ] 20 x 72 x 0.625 in; [short ] 20 x 48 x 0.625 in
- Rolled Size:
- (large) 25 x 8 in, (regular) 20 x 7.5 in, (short) 20 x 6.5 in
- R-Value:
- 2.6
- Weight:
- (large) 1 lb 2 oz, (regular) 14 oz, (short) 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight backpacking, ultra-durable
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1 Comments Last Reply: February 3, 2011 By: Philip Werner - Sectionhiker
Bulky. If it's attached to the back of your pack and you need to bushwhack, it will get shredded and make a mess.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes