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Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular

Item # 719786
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Engineered for women, the four-season Therm-a-Rest® ProLite 4 pad features extra insulation beneath your torso and a weight-saving, compact size.

  • 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
  • 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 719786

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions66 x 20 x 1.5 inches
Dimensions - metric168 x 51 x 4 centimeters
Average weight24 ounces
Average weight - metric0.68 kilograms
R-Value4.1
InsulationFoam
Packed size4.8 x 11 inches
Design typeInflatable
Sleeping pad shapeMummy

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular Customer Reviews

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Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular
 
4.0

(based on 14 reviews)

79%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (12)
  • Comfortable (11)
  • Compact roll up (10)
  • Easy to inflate (10)
  • Durable design (7)

Cons

  • Difficult to inflate (4)
  • Bulky roll up (3)
  • Uncomfortable (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (13)
  • Extended trips (7)
  • Car camping (6)
  • Weekend trips (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (8), Casual adventurer (7)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (4)

Reviewed by 14 customers

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Jan

10

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

I wish there was a 3/4 version

By Barry P.

from Illinois

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • For the in-laws
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

    After trying 11 different backpacking pads, this is the most comfortable. I could not get used to the balloon mats though they were 3.5” thick. They still felt hard because of surface tension (even blown up half full). My family has been using the Woman Prolite 4 pad for 2 years now. We sort of fight over it. Of course mom wins :). But when I’m backpacking w/o the family, I get it :). Initially, I could not get it back in the bag. Now I lay on it until no more air sound. Then I fold, kneel and roll, twist the valve close. Then it fits in the bag rather easily.

    I store it unfolded and unrolled w/ the valve open in a humidity-controlled cool room.
    The only time I blew it up is when I couldn’t wait for 5 minutes. If you let it self inflate, it is a little soft--- which I like; it fills every nook and cranny of my back. Ooohh, augh… My wife likes a few more puffs of air to harden it.

    I think it is more comfortable than the regular Prolite 4; it has more cushioning in the torso area.
    Other reviewers didn’t like the slipperiness of it. I’ve fixed this by putting a small piece of “rug grip” under it. The ‘grip’ is multi use; which I won’t go into here.

    When you have a lightweight comfortable product that is guaranteed for life, expect to pay a little more. I just wish they made a 3/4 version for even lighter weight comfort.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    21

    2008

    (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    original enthusiasm quickly diminished

    By pack dog

    from Houston, TX

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact Roll Up

    Cons

    • Difficult To Inflate
    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

    I LOVED this pad the first two times I used it - had a bigger/bulkier REI brand pad and traded it in for this so my pad would actually fit in my pack. The first two uses I got out of it were great - super comfortable, great insulation from the ground, very easy to inflate. Then I stored it over the off-season and on my last trip it just wouldn't inflate. No leaks, the spring had just gone out of all the foam - it was sleeping on a sheet of cardboard even after I manually inflated it myself - cold and hard. Ideally, all sleeping pads should be stored inflated, but for an apartment dweller this isn't practical - all of my previous sleeping pads did just fine being stored delfated - this is the only pad with which I've had this problem. Small pack size is great but not at the expense of function - [...]

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    18

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Warm and comfy!

    By nathalie

    from Sunnyvale, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Inflate
    • Lightweight
    • Warm

    Cons

    • Expensive

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

    Love this sleeping pad and bring it with me whenever I go camping, weather car or backpacking. It provides great insulation from the cold ground and smooths out any rough patches and rocks that would otherwise jab into your back. It's very lightweight. Sometimes a bit of a challenge to roll up, but I suspect that's true of any sleeping pad. Definitely recommend it to everyone I know.

    Only reason I went with 4/5 instead of 5/5 stars is because of its higher price tag compared to other sleeping pads (although worth it in my opinion).

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    23

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Really comfortable!

    By jckid

    from CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

      I bought this for a 4-day backpacking trip on Catalina Island. I bought it for it's light weight, so I didn't have really high expectations comfort-wise. Well I was shocked, because this pad was really, really comfortable! I slept great all 3 nights. My husband used the REI Lite Core pad--basically the same pad. We found that the valve on the Thermarest works better than the one on the REI version. The Thermarest is more expensive though, and it doesn't come with the stuff sack. I got this on sale, however, and I would highly recommend it if you get it when it's on sale. If you can't, then the REI Lite-Core might be a better choice, but either way, you really can't go wrong.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      19

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Bring it everywhere

      By scoutgirl

      from St. Paul, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable Design

      Cons

      • Bulky Roll Up
      • Difficult To Inflate

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

      I'm a big fan of this item, I went through two others before I found one I really liked. Two minor things...it is a little bulky to roll-up and I usually have some difficulty getting the inflation started.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      9

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      For a great nights sleep!

      By LuLuLuv

      from Aurora, Colorado

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Extended Trips
        • Weekend Trips

        Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

        I was sleeping on an old foam pad, but once I purchased the Therma rest prolite 4 I wondered why I had waited so long. this pad is very comfortable, light and easy to pack. It inflates to almost complete fullness, I only have to add a few breaths of my own. I am 5'4" and the length is perfect. Make sure to read the instructions on care and storage, I really believe it helps with the overall inflation process.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        29

        2009

         
        5.0

        Durable and light!

        By Ellie246

        from Los Angeles, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact Roll Up
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Difficult To Inflate

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Extended Trips

        Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

        I bought this sleeping pad for a 3 week mountaineering trip through the Patagonia range. This sleeping pad lasted the entire time through dozens of packing and unpacking. During the daily trek, the pad was in its stuff sack inside my backpack and even after 3 weeks of daily use and travel the pad didn't get punctured. I slept like a baby every night...I can't imagine being more comfortable while camping.

        The only downside to the pad is that the self inflation wore off slightly with each use. However, I found that blowing in some air myself after a few minutes help and the pad never leaked air. I also bought the chair kit and it was easy to setup and comfortable to sit in. I can't imagine an inflatable sleeping pad being more lightweight and durable as the one I have now and I have no desire to find a replacement as of now.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        21

        2008

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Slept like a rock, didn't feel any rocks

        By CulinaryGal

        from Orange County, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

          I'm hardly an expert as this was my first pad every purchased and just returned from my first backcountry backpacking trip in Alaska. But this pad worked well. I ended up inflating it myself instead of waiting because I was in a hurry to set up camp. However, it does inflate on its own if you are patient enough.

          I didn't experience any of the problems other reviews are mentioning. I didn't feel the ground although I was sleeping on some rocky terrain. It was long enough for me although I'm only 5'3". And it was plenty of padding for me when I used the conversion chair kit and turn my pad into a chair. Quite comfortable!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          28

          2007

          (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Way to uncomfortable

          By *book_worm*

          from Massachusetts

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy To Inflate
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Bulky Roll Up
          • Doesnt cover whole body
          • Punctures Easily
          • Slips Easily
          • To big for stuff sack
          • Uncomfortable

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

          I got this for my first backpacking trip EVER, and it was VERY uncomfortable! I was not able to fall asleep that night, and when I got back from my second backpacking trip, I found a small leak in it. Also, It is wicked hard to deflate and get into the stuff sack.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          28

          2007

          (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Thinner than it seams

          By Hike n Surf Girl

          from Huntington Beach, CA.

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Bulky Roll Up
          • Difficult To Inflate
          • Uncomfortable

          Best Uses

          • Return it

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular:

          I bought this for a backpacking trip last summer. The backpacking trip was cancelled and the only use it got was staying on a friend's floor for one night. No rocks and even fully inflated you can feel the ground! If your under 120# it may be a better matt for you. Otherwise, go for an air matt that's 2.5" thick.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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