Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

Everyone needs this. I don't care if you only sleep outside once a year, you sleep in your car, or if you nap on your workplace floor... you NEED this if you are a hardcore sleeper like me. It's incredibly light, and can be made lighter if you choose to cut it to cut base weight. It can't be popped, and there's no blowing involved. It holds warmth well. It's not flimsy. AND the grooves on the device capture the straps on the bottom of your backpacking pack to prevent sliding. This is ESSENTIAL if you partake in any outdoor activity or sleep in questionable places. Camping, climbing, backpacking, beaching, picnicking, you name it.

Very comfortable and warm. Could be used for ultralight backpacking. I use it as a camp seat and to put under my sleeping pad for extra warmth. A little bulky to pack, but it doesn't weigh anything so totally worth it.

It actually works. Radiates the heat back up tp your body. Paired with a nice sleeping pad, sleeping bag (liner optional) with 5+R value. I'll have no problems keeping warm.

I haven't gone out and used it YET.. But will update when I do. I'm hoping it's a good as my other one that rolls up.Update: I noticed that this small isn't the small i ordered and it's a regular. I'll probably keep this one and order a small and actually call support to make sure that they send me a small.The second photo is the correct size i wanted with my new tail bag.

This review is based on my purchased item. I did not receive a free review sample or discount for reviewing.Since there's really not much more that can be said for this pad, my review is essentially a Rain and WET condition review. Imagine the worst case scenario and your tent fails in a heavy all night downpour and your tent floor tub fills with water. That was my situation on a recent 2 night camp, where we got 7 inches of heavy rain over 3 days. National weather service issued flash flood warnings in the creek and river gorge areas, which I fortunately was not in. I have never experienced rain this heavy before.. all night, all day, non stop.I had set up my tent in wet sloshy, leafy slush and my tent floor just could not keep it out, even with a blue ground tarp. I had water percolating up through my tent floor, and at the deepest it was about 1/4". I was up all night soaking up water puddles, and wringing them out with my camp towel. I could not sleep a wink, worried all night about waking up in a swimming pool.Despite all that, the Z-lite performed like a champ. I use it in conjunction with a Thermarest Neo-Air Venture, and I deflate the Neo-air so my hips and shoulders just barely avoid bottom-ing out. The Z-lite was just enough elevation up off the soaked floor to keep me completely dry. I have the small Z-lite since I only need to have coverage down to my thighs with the Neo-air giving me sufficient comfort. The Z-lite did absorb water kind of like a sponge though, that would be a little concerning on an extended tent-fail trip. Despite that, my sleeping bag was completely dry, warm and comfy all night. I felt like I was on a raft dingy, floating in a pool of water. I was previously using a Reflect-ix sheet beneath my Neo-air, no doubt that would not have been enough thickness or elevation in this scenario. I am not exactly sure which has a higher "R" value between the reflect-ix and Z-lite, but I felt just as warm.One thing I like about the Z-lite is the increased friction I get with the neo-air. I always had a problem with reflectix sheet being too slick and slippery. My Neo-air would slide off in the middle of the night. The Z-lite is a little more grippy. I still get some slipping and sliding but its manageable. I will probably add some velcro straps though on my next camp out just to make sure the two remain stacked up. The added padding, cushion and comfort is noticeable. If you are contemplating a Z-lite to replace reflect-ix sheet beneath your air pad, go for it. Its added features, comfort and functionality is worth the $$. Its also added redundancy in the event my Neo-air leaks and my patch kit doesn't work.

The media could not be loaded. This product really grew on me. When I first strapped it to my backpack I didn’t really like the look of it, but by the first use I can say that it is a great addition to a sleep system. It is comfortable enough that you could potentially sleep on it by itself, and sometimes I do take short naps at on it. But personally, to get the best sleep, I like use an inflatable sleeping pad on top of this. It is great for cowboy camping and greatly improves comfort when camping on gravel/sticks/rocky terrain. Makes a nice yoga mat, beach towel, and sit pad.

I recently purchased the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad to use with my Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe mattress and have been extremely happy with the combination.The Z Lite Sol sleeping pad is lightweight and compact, making it easy to pack and carry on backpacking trips. It's made of a closed-cell foam material that provides good insulation and support, and is durable enough to withstand rough terrain. The pad also has a reflective layer on one side, which helps to retain heat and keep you warm on colder nights.When paired with my air mattress, the Z Lite sleeping pad provides an extra layer of comfort and insulation. The air mattress is already a comfortable option on its own, but the added support and insulation of the pad makes it feel even more luxurious. I've used this combination on a few backpacking trips now and have been consistently impressed with how well it sleeps.Overall, I'm really pleased with my purchase. It's a high-quality, reliable sleeping pad and has helped to improve my sleep on the trail. I would definitely recommend it to other outdoor enthusiasts looking for a comfortable and lightweight sleeping pad option.