Prolite Apex Sleeping Pad
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Why We Like The Prolite Apex Sleeping Pad
In its second generation, the Therm-a-Rest Prolite Apex Sleeping Pad boasts an unrivaled warmth-to-weight ratio for our year-round backcountry adventures. Its unique, two-inch StrataCore construction uses a continuous layer of foam between alternating ridges of foam and air to claim the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any self-inflating mattress currently on the market. Plus, the pad compacts down smaller than a paper towel roll making it the ideal companion for a comfortable sleep on our fast and light missions on the trails.
Details
- Light, packable sleeping pad for backcountry adventures year-round
- StrataCore foam construction yields a high warmth-to-weight ratio
- Self-inflating foam allows for a quick and easy set up at camp
- Pad compacts down smaller than a paper towel roll for an easy carry
- Therm-a-Rest designs are at the forefront of comfort and innovation
- Stuff sack included
- Item #TAEA06C
- Material
- 50d polyester, urethane foam
- Style
- self-inflating
- Shape
- mummy
- Thickness
- 2in
- R-Value
- 4
- Temperature Rating
- all-season
- Stuff Sack
- included
- Packed Size
- [regular] 11 x 6.8in, [regular wide] 13 x 7in, [large] 13 x 7in
- Dimensions
- [regular] 20 x 72in, [regular wide] 25 x 72in, [large] 25 x 77in
- Claimed Weight
- [regular] 1lb 6oz, [regular wide] 1lb 12oz, [large] 1lb 14oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 61 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 21, 2024
Joseph
Unfortunately a very disappointing lifespan. I bought this three years ago and have perhaps used for five camping trips, never longer than a couple of days. Always kept the mat well cared for and never overinflated. Unfortunately I just came back from a camping trip up Snowdonia annd around 4 am was woken to the noise of the septum within the internal structures of the mat breaking. This caused a large and uncomfortable lump in the lower lumbar region of the mat. Fortunately, this was only a one night camping trip and I accepted a cold night of no sleep without a functioning mat . Prior to this issue, I had thought the mat seemed very robust and comfortable, but given the price, I would expect it to last much longer!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 18, 2024
Good until it wasn't - separated internally
I had this pad for a few years and really enjoyed sleeping on it until our last camping adventure when it ruptured internally creating an over inflated section at the head end. Pad has not been over inflated or used harshly, but on the last night (luckily) camping it sounded like it was ripping and then suddenly ballooned under my head. This seems inline with what some of the other reviews of this particular sleeping pad have experienced as well, so this is not a one off issue from what it seems. I currently have a warranty ticket in and I'm waiting to hear back, but after this issue I couldn't recommend this particular sleeping pad. We have another two Thermarest pads (old prolite model) that we have had significantly longer and used more frequently and those have been going strong for well over a decade! The Thermarest pads are great, this one may just be one worth avoiding. I'm hoping that I can replace this faulty Apex model with one of their new regular prolite models instead and hopefully get more longevity out of that instead.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 6, 2024
Deflated....
Only a little over 6 months old and treated carefully (its an investment!". Always on a tent floor. But it began to deflate over night with it being pretty much flat by the morning. I am thinking that the days of the old robust thermorest sleeping pads are gone. Now we are left with a product that really is not suited to the rigors of outdoor use. Lightweight, yes. Packable, yes. Tough as the old ones?....No! I expected it to be at least as good as the old originals, but I am left disappointed. Durability has been sacrificed for the opther attributes. Shame really.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 3, 2024
Good comfort short liefespan
I bought the mat about 3 years ago, and although it was always used correctly, I have only slept on it around 30 times before the outer cover separated from the core. When I inquired about the warranty at my local store, I was offered the option to buy the mat again at half price. I will need to think carefully about this, as I have to consider the possibility that the mat might break again after only sleeping a few nights on it. Besides the good comfort the mat provides, my intention was also to purchase a product with a long lifespan, which unfortunately, this mat does not deliver.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 16, 2023
Deflated during first trip
Not sure why my review was removed. I had to add it again. Apologies. I went on a camping trip last fall. It was the first time I used the pad. I filled the pad properly and made sure the vent was in locking position to not let air escape. At first it was great, until I woke up in the middle of the first night with the pad deflated. I had to turn the valve to blow more air into it. It should not have deflated after the first use. I wish I would’ve purchased the NeoAir Top Luxe pad instead. I’m just extremely disappointed in the product. I have not used it since that night.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 16, 2023
Deflated itself after first use
I went on a camping trip last fall. It was the first time I used the pad. I filled the pad properly and made sure the vent was in locking position to not let air escape. At first it was great, until I woke up in the middle of the first night with the pad deflated. I had to turn the valve to blow more air into it. It should not have deflated after the first use. I wish I would've purchased the NeoAir Top Luxe pad instead. I'm just extremely disappointed in the product. I have not used it since that night.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 14, 2023
Pro lite
Bought this pad as my old pad was no longer good for 3 season camping the pad is excellent although a little on the heavy side but expected for this size of pad the pad came with a compression bag but sadly not with a pump sack or repair kit which was very disappointing so will have to fork more cash out for these as although it is a self inflating pad it dose need a few more breaths to make it comfortable hopfuly thermarest will include a stuff/pump sack with this product in the future
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 25, 2023
So far great sleeping pad
This is very comfortable, warm, quite sleeping pad. I was warm in 30F. Easy to inflate and pack it back. Great balance between size and the comfort.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 15, 2023
very disappointed
After a few months of using the mattress for occasional hikes, I had the very unpleasant surprise of finding myself unable to sleep. For the price of this material it would be good not to see our plans ruined. The inner cells of the mattress have disintegrated and a huge bubble has formed at head level. No more air in the rest of the unusable mattress.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 8, 2023
Very durable and warm
Bought this pad a few years ago. Used it on a few thru hikes above the polar circle, I’m really satisfied. It is a little bit bulkier, but when you are hiking in sub zero temperatures in the remote wildernis you need a pad you can rely on! I recommend
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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