Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest SOLite Mattress

I got two of these pads for about $20 each. I've used them for overnights in a tent with my kids. They work well. Now, they're not really thick, and they won't keep you magically warm on a really cold night, but they worked fine for me in October, keeping me warm, dry and more comfortable than sleeping directly on the ground. I also used them on my kids' cots for extra warmth and comfort during a longer camping trip.

A lot of ultralight backpacker take this along with them on long-distance hikes. I bought this because I was trying to shave some weight off of my pack for a 4-week backcountry hike this summer.I tested it out one night in my living room. I couldn't get to sleep on it. Now, I prefer a pretty firm bed, so it's not like I'm a softback. This thing is just not any better than sleeping on a couple broken down cardboard boxes.For another another 12oz and $20 you can get a Thermarest Trail Scout pad. You might run a small risk of it getting a hole, but that risk is worth the added comfort, in my opinion.

First off let me say. If your older and heavier this is not for you. Too thin and no give. The item is great for younger persons. It started out ok but 3 hrs into my sleep. OMG the pain in my hips and lower back. Waking up in tears every night for 8 days. My son on the other hand bought an air mattress for the swimming pool and slept great. Next time I'll buy a pool float mattress. The weights is about the same. Anyways its a great product just not for me.

Great mat, but the silver paint rubs off in a month or two. I used it for my 2016 AT thru-hike and it hardly has any silver paint left. Otherwise, it's a great sleeping mat and served me well. If I had it to do over, I'd get the regular RidgeRest not the SOLite.

This is a decent starter pad for a new camper or boy scout who isn't sure that camping/hiking/backpacking is going to be something they are going to do on a regular basis. It is somewhat bulky and does not come with a stuff sack or any way to hold the thing together once it is rolled up. It does not really provide much padding and IMHO is somewhat overpriced for what is basically foam coated with slippery plastic. It will protect you from feeling a small stone or tree root but not much else. If you are serious about camping then you should spend the extra money to get either a self inflating air pad or a backpacking air mattress. The self inflating air pads are just as bulky but provide a lot more comfort. The "real" backpacking air mattresses can be rolled up to about the size of a large can of beans and weigh next to nothing. However, they can be very pricey, some are well over one hundred dollars.

I have a couple of Therm-a-Rest self-inflating matresses that pack to less than half of this size, but they're a bit heavier. This pad is noticeably warm, the aluminized surface works well. It's thin and not as comfortable as heavier/thicker pads, but it is probably warm enough for almost three seasons here in SW Ohio. This pad is comfortable enough for me, but some may find it too thin for a good night's rest. I like the low weight and reasonable warmth, though I'd rate the comfort as only "adequate" for this 190lb, 6ft near-50-y.o. frame. Regardless, if it packed a little smaller (this pad rolls rather than folding like the Z-lite), I'd give it 5 stars. It is a good product at a fair price.

I just 2 hours trying to clean the silver paint that coats one side of this pad off the bottom of my tent. For the first 6 months or so I had the this sleeping pad no problem. It worked well. This last trip though the silver that is on one side "painted" the bottom of my tent. Even after scrubbing it's still partially there. Avoid unless you want silver lines on the bottom of your tent.

My favorite sleeping pad to date. I understand that this pad isn't for everyone (see below), but I love it and highly recommend it to those who don't feel the need for a very thick, cushy sleeping pad.Pros:- lightweight- adequate padding for many people- much more durable than an inflatable- cheaper than inflatables- instant preparation - no inflation necessary- doesn't matter if it gets poked here and there, which means that you don't need to worry so much about where to sleep- easier to use for sitting on while eating lunch than an inflatable- can be used as a tent footprint under the tent to provide padding and insulation while simultaneously protecting the tent and keeping all wetness outside the tent (these are so big that people tend to carry them outside their packs, which means that they get wet in the rain).Cons:- Not enough padding for some people's preferences- so big that it is almost always carried outside the pack (which means that it will get wet when it rains and also that it's harder to fit a pack cover over the pack (the solution for this is to use a thick trash bag as a bag liner on the inside and just let the backpack itself get wet))FYI, I did not receive any discount or special treatment in exchange for my review. I'm just a big fan of closed-cell foam pads over inflatables.