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Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short

Item # 708473
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This is the most compact, four-season, self-inflating mattress Therm-a-Rest® makes.

  • This mattress is engineered for extreme alpine climbing, adventure racing and long-distance backpacking when reducing weight and bulk are paramount
  • Technically advanced fabric and foam make this pad 30% lighter than an UltraLite™ pad
  • Low-volume, tapered design has the smallest rolled size ever!
  • Bottom features an innovative, sticky-dot, non-slip surface
  • Warm enough for four-season use
  • Chair Kit (sold separately) adds backcountry comfort

From the Therm-a-Rest® Fast and Light Series.
Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 708473

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions47 x 20 x 1.5 inches
Dimensions - metric119 x 51 x 4 centimeters
Average weight17 ounces
Average weight - metric0.48 kilograms
R-Value3.2
InsulationFoam
Packed size4 x 11 inches
Design typeInflatable
Sleeping pad shapeMummy

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short
 
4.3

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (9)
  • Compact roll up (9)
  • Easy to inflate (8)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Durable design (6)

Cons

  • Slips easily (4)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (9)
  • Extended trips (6)
  • Weekend trips (5)
  • Car camping (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (7)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (3)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Sep

12

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

When lightness counts

By MLCTHiker

from Pleasanton, CA

About Me Ultra-light hiker

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact Roll Up

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

    This was recommended to me, and it has lived up to the billing. It is light and as comfortable as one would expect for such a small-packing pad. Short length OK. Weight is great. Packs small & light. If you're going strictly for comfort, choose a thicker (heavier) pad. If you're going small & light, then this is for you.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Feb

    2

    2009

     
    5.0

    Comfortable and lightweight

    By Drizzly Adams

    from Midwest

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Durable Design
    • Easy To Inflate
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Extended Trips
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

      Very nice sleeping pad that inflates quickly, stays inflated all night and rolls up to a small, lightweight size.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      15

      2009

       
      4.0

      Great Sleeping Pad!!!!

      By sean74

      from St.Petersburg, Fl.

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Compact Roll Up
      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Inflate
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Extended Trips
        • Weekend Trips

        Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

        I just returned from a trip where I had a chance to use this. I am 5'9", and 195 lbs. I never felt the ground under me when laying down on it. Also, it took up very little room in my pack. I am very pleased with this, and would recommend it to any one.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        14

        2008

         
        5.0

        Mmmmmm... Sleep.

        By Green Mountain Mike

        from Currently: Coloma WI

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact Roll Up
        • Durable Design
        • Easy To Inflate
        • Lightweight
        • Non Slip

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Brother's living room
          • Extended Trips
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

          Everyine else says they slip around on it. Never had a problem with that with a thermarest of any type. This thing has saved my back from The Long Trail to Nicolett National Forest. Can't say enough good about it.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          8

          2008

           
          4.0

          Almost perfect

          By niknak

          from Campbell, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Easy To Inflate
          • Great insulator
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Slips Easily

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Bike Touring
          • Car Camping
          • Extended Trips
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

          I love this pad. I tried the Big Agnes aircore pads but they don't insulate nearly as well as the Prolite 4. Great for bike touring.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          15

          2007

           
          4.0

          Compact, light, comfortable . . .

          By Sakowse2

          from Norfolk, VA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Durable Design
          • Easy To Inflate
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Slips Easily

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Extended Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

          I bought this pad a couple of years ago and it hasn't let me down yet. I was concerned about my first inflatable pad and bought the patch kit, but have since tossed it aside someplace because I haven't needed it. If you was something light and comfortable look no further.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          28

          2007

           
          5.0

          Not too big, not too cold, JUST RIGHT

          By Chelle

          from Northshore, Minnesota

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Durable Design
          • Easy To Inflate
          • Lightweight
          • Non Slip

          Cons

          • Sleeping bag slips

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Extended Trips
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

          Perfect for the petite minimalist. Perfect for backpacking, keeps me warm in freezing temps. Very compact and light. No fuss, no mess.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          26

          2007

           
          4.0

          Excellent backpacking pad

          By StanP

          from Atlanta, GA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Durable Design
          • Easy To Inflate
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Slips Easily

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

          Great for backpacking...rolls to a compact size.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          12

          2007

           
          4.0

          Does the trick

          By cubs13

          from Madison, WI

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact Roll Up
          • Easy To Inflate
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Slips Easily

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Short:

          Traps body heat pretty well. Comfortable, i am just under 6' and it stop just at my knees. Fits well in my pack> i slide on the pad a lot, but other then sliding its a nice pad.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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