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Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite Sleeping Pad
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The Therm-a-rest Ridge Rest SOLite keeps you warm despite its thin profile thanks to its heat-trapping ridges and its innovative heat-reflecting aluminized surface. This lamination boosts the durability of the pad, and its low weight and small size when packed (it's only .6 inches thick) help you shave weight and save space in your pack during your four-season overnights.
Bottom Line: Light, but soft and warm.
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Good ultralight sleeping pad
By: Jeremy T
March 20, 2012
Excellent cheap pad when backpacking. When weight and money are a factor, this are sufficient for sleeping pads when backpacking. The green ones are the old version and have held up well for a number of years. They have been used during well below freezing nights (20 - 25F) and have insulated my body from the ground well and kept me warm. They take a beating strapped to the outside of our packs but they are still going strong.
They arent the most comfortable pads but they work fine. If you are a car camper and weight isnt an issue, look somewhere else, but if you need something lightweight and provide insulation from the cold ground these work well.
Average.
By:
Harrison Gatos
January 24, 2012
The good:
Simple, light, easy to pack up and is always ready to go. Doesn't pop obviously
The bad:
Not the most comfortable thing in the world, but I don't mind at all. It doesn't pack as small as some of the inflatable pads. Only fits one comfortably so not ideal for snuggle buddies!
Last word
Good for the minimalist and simple-gear gurus. Lasts a long time and works well for wilderness medicine (and practice) too!
I'm planning on camping at the Grand Canyon in December.
I'm planning on camping at the Grand Canyon in December. Would this pad be enough insulation along with a winter sleeping bag?
By: Rmand
July 20, 2011
If you are cold weather camping, I suggest you get a closed cell pad.
By: Chris
December 12, 2011
for me, i would take a short inflatable to put on top just to increase the cushion and to put mor distance between you and the ground, but in all honesty, Ian is right, this should od you just fine...
By: jason spellman
September 10, 2011
depends on the type of bag and how you sleep that will determine if you stay warm, but this pad should do it's job fine. The foam will keep you warm as the temps should be right around freezing which should not be too bad. Also, depends on where you are camping, as the temperature varies fairly significantly depending on where you are. If you are in the inner gorge, this will more than do the job.
By: Ian Miller
July 20, 2011
Utilitarian?
By:
mgl4971932
January 27, 2012
Lets just say it gets the job done. Certainly isn't five star comfort, and three star might be pushing it. I've used it on numerous trips and my biggest complaint is its just to damn big and not comfortable enough. I have found the only way to carry it is on the bottom of my pack which can be a pain. It is possible to sleep on light gravel, somewhat comfortably, but if on ANY sort of uneven terrain, it will not mitigate the contours what so ever. I would only recommend this to ultralight hikers, but its just a bit big.
Just like it says right there in the description…
By: Angus Bohanon
April 26, 2011
Paul,
The short and regular sizes are 20" wide and the long size is 25".
By: James Cooper
April 26, 2011
Ridgy Comfort
By:
Erik Blow
June 2, 2011
I've used ridge-rests for years now, and I can say that they are dependable, adequately comfortable and durable. It's just that they compress and lose what loft they have, decreasing the comfort significantly. You can feel a lot of the ground beneath you as well, which isn't so handy when your back isn't the greatest. They are light and durable, I have always stashed mine on the outside of my pack and it has yet to be torn up, but don't pack up to well. Rolling is the only method, and usually end up above knee height on end and about an 8" diameter.
comfy stuff
By:
sem4692266
June 30, 2011
It doesn't seem like much but this pad is pretty cushy. I'm a side sleeper and I usually end up with a bruise on the side of my hip after a night of camping but this time out I was bruise free.
Change me.
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Average.
The good:
Simple, light, easy to pack up and is always ready to go. Doesn't pop obviously
The bad:
Not the most comfortable thing more...
Utilitarian?
Lets just say it gets the job done. Certainly isn't five star comfort, and three star might be pushing it. I've used it on numerous trips and more...
- 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