Gear Review
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite Sleeping Pad
If weight is a factor, yes.
By Pliny
Ranked #509 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
August 28, 2008
I have both the 48 inch and the 72 inch Ridge Rest by Therm-a-rest. I use the 72 inch for winter camping. It provides just enough insulation for camping on snow, no extra. The 48 inch I use for summer backpacking and it is, in my opinion, the most comfortable thing you can carry at 9 ounces. It provides minimal comfort, but I am used to it and wouldn't carry anything heavier. It will not puncture or deflate in the middle of the night. It is not expensive. It is bulky, but I just tie it on to the back of my pack and that has never been a problem. Comfort is the only drawback. If you can afford the weight and cost of an expensive self-inflating Therm-a-Rest pad go for it. Otherwise this is a very good choice. Head and shoulders above a flat blue foam pad.
View Details: Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite Sleeping Pad
Helpful Votes: 2 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
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