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REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short

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Travel light and sleep comfortably—at just over a pound, our ultracompact pad takes up precious little space in your pack and won't weigh you down.

  • X-Core foam insulation is cross-cored for maximum compressibility and weight reduction
  • Quick-closing, high-volume airflow valve allows the pad to inflate and deflate quickly
  • Rugged Taslan® nylon diamond-ripstop top surface has a nonslip texture; 75-denier polyester bottom surface resists wear
  • Grippy silicone pattern on upper surface helps keep sleeping bag from sliding off pad
  • Low-volume, tapered, mummy-shape design increases efficiency and compressibility
  • R-Value equals 3.2
  • Stuff sack (included) protects pad during transport and ensures a compact parcel every time

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Item 778145

REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions48 x 20 x 1.5 inches
Dimensions - metric122 x 51 x 4 centimeters
Average weight18 ounces
Average weight - metric0.51 kilograms
R-Value3.2
InsulationFoam
Packed size4.75 x 10.75 inches
Design typeInflatable
Sleeping pad shapeMummy
GenderUnisex

REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short Customer Reviews

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REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short
 
4.2

(based on 27 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact roll up (26)
  • Comfortable (25)
  • Lightweight (23)
  • Easy to inflate (20)
  • Durable design (15)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (25)
    • Weekend trips (14)
    • Extended trips (8)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (17), Casual adventurer (11)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (11), Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 27 customers

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    Dec

    18

    2007

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Must be a Weight Limit

    By Shutter

    from Maryland

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact Roll Up
    • Lightweight
    • Non Slip

    Cons

    • Punctures Easily
    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

    Fat guys aren't suppose to go backpacking I guess.
    I have been through two of these pads. I thought that the first one was just a bad valve. But after the second one I guess there is a weight limit.
    6' 295 lbs. Ding!
    I've tried to use this pad on weekends and longer trips and it didn't hold up.
    It is very small and lightweight and I would recommend it to a weight weenie or a little guy.
    Love the REI Gear. I will not give up on your gear.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best value in a short backpacking pad

    By 2lost4fun

    from St. Louis, MO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Extended Trips
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

      As compared to other national brands this pad is a real value-I like the fact that it comes with a stuff sack - (ridiculous to have to pay extra for one)!. Comfortable and compact, with an easy to grasp oversize valve - all in a package that is lighweight and durable. Just what I was looking for. I have used this pad dozens of times and would not backpack without it!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      6

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Comfortable and Light

      By Midwest James

      from St. Louis, MO

      About Me Amateur photographer, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Inflate
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Weekend Trips

        Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

        This sleeping pad is light and comfortable for me (5'10" and 165 lbs). It is easy to store and inflate. I like the fact that there is a small pocket in the stuff sack to store the included repair kit. Extra gear or clothes can be placed under your legs for comfort and warmth while you are sleeping in your sleeping bag. This sleeping pad is a must for people who want light weight gear without sacrificing comfort.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        5

        2007

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        For the serious gram-counter

        By Road Apples

        from Seattle,Wa

        About Me Weekend Warrior

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Doesnt cover whole body

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

        Its small size and weight are perfect for those looking to shed weight from your pack and add room at the same time. Some of the benefits:

        -Inflating this won't leave you breathless at high altitudes.
        -Comes with a patch repair kit in case of a puncture.
        -Comes witha velcro strap to wrap around the pad once its rolled up...this eliminates the weight of the bag.
        Overall a fantastic product, Mine has never had a puncture or any other problems. I look foward to many more years of realiability!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Comfort at Last

        By Fringer

        from Bakersfield, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact Roll Up
        • Durable Design
        • Lightweight
        • Non Slip

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

          This is a great pad. Lightweight, comfortable, and adds lots of warmth under you. I've tried many different foam pads and always felt the rocks, bumps, etc. and cold through the pad. This pad is warm and is like being on a mattress, no rocks here. The only down side is the valve is difficult to get closed without a lot of air escaping before getting it sealed. I'll never go without this pad again.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          1

          2008

          (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          Would be great if it stayed inflated.

          By Brax

          from Meridian, MS

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Can't find the leak

          Best Uses

            Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

            The first time I used it, it leaked. Cannot find the hole(s). Very disappointed with this product.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

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

            (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            18

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Superb for UL

            By DomnuleGreg

            from Ohio

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking

              Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

              I paired this pad with the Nooksak 35 degree REI bag. Torso length is all I need- just put some clothes under your feet in the bag. It's plenty comfortable, as good as any other self inflating pad, but SO lightweight. It folds up in half and rolls into a tiny cylinder. I used a fleece in its stuffsack for a pillow- just the right size. It fits, together with the bag and the "pillow", easily into the bottom compartment of my Gregory. I think the pad and bag together weigh maybe three pounds.

              • 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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              Jul

              18

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great pad

              By Carl S

              from Los Angeles, CA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Extended Trips

                Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

                I lost my old 1" Thermarest pad in a move a couple years ago. I bought this pad to replace it. Everything about it is better: lighter, thicker, inflates faster, and much more comfortable. I'm 6'-2", and it's plenty long for me. (I use my Crazy Creek chair for my feet.)

                I highly recommended it for backpacking.

                • 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

                12

                2007

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Light & Comfy

                By Colorado Dawg

                from Fort Collins, CO

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Extended Trips
                  • Weekend Trips

                  Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

                  Like all "self-inflating" pads I've used, this one doesn't do much to inflate itself, but it is very easy to inflate to the right pressure by mouth. The valve is great because it only takes about a half turn to lock it in, so there's no holding the valve in your mouth while you try to maintain the pressure and screw the cap down. This is also handy if you need to let out just a little air for a cushier bed.

                  One downside for me was that the valve does seem to have a locking point, and if you don't turn it that extra bit (even though it feels good & tight), you'll wake up in the middle of the night on a flattened pad. But now that I've realized this, I haven't had a problem since.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Sep

                  11

                  2007

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  Did not stand up to my abuse

                  By Murdlih

                  from Seattle, WA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Compact Roll Up
                  • Easy To Inflate

                  Cons

                  • not durable

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Weekend Trips

                  Comments about REI Lite-Core 1.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Short:

                  I can only assume that I abused this somehow during storage. Some sort of mold grew on it while following recommended storing instructions (unrolled, valve open.) This pad developed 15-20+ micro-holes in it. I have spent 3 hours trying to find and patch all these holes, to no avail. It will stay inflated for me long enough to fall asleep, and then I wake up in the middle of the night on a flat pad.

                  I do not think my results are typical, but at my recommendation my friend bought this same pad, and had problems with his valve. He thinks it is a design flaw/production mistake. I think he jsut does not like the style of the valve.

                  But for the 50+ nights I spent on it without the many little holes, I enjoyed it.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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