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Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular
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Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular

Item # 780988

$99.95

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With a new, streamlined shape and lighter materials than its predecessor, this ProLite sleeping pad is the lightest, most compact, full-length, self-inflating mattress in the Therm-a-Rest line.

  • This mattress is engineered for alpine climbing, adventure racing and long-distance backpacking when reducing weight and size are of paramount importance
  • A new shape, along with use of lighter fabric and foam, makes this pad incredibly light and packable without sacrificing comfort or durability
  • Bottom features an innovative, sticky-dot, non-slip surface

Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 780988

Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions72 x 20 x 1 inches
Dimensions - metric183 x 51 x 3 centimeters
Average weight16 ounces
Average weight - metric0.45 kilogram
R-Value2.2
InsulationOpen-cell foam
Packed size4.1 x 11 inches
Design typeSelf-inflating
Sleeping pad shapeSemirectangular
GenderUnisex

Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular Customer Reviews

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Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular
 
3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (4)
  • Comfortable (3)
  • Compact roll up (3)
  • Easy to inflate (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (4)
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    • Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Mar

    28

    2009

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good News, Bad News

    By The Calhoun Saint

    from Atlanta, Georgia

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Reduced functional length

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular:

    The good news: this thing is as light as a feather and in most respects is just as comfortable and functional as the pad it replaces (the ProLite 3), but with less weight.

    However, for those over 6 feet tall, be careful. Because the foot of the pad is very rounded, you can only get the benefit of the full length in the very middle of the foot of the pad. I'm 6'2" and didn't have a problem with the ProLite 3. Even though my head and feet extended beyond the pad, the pressure points were still on the pad, so I could sleep comfortably. Because of the severe rounding at the foot of this new pad, I have to keep my feet firmly together in the middle of the pad in order to keep all pressure points on the pad. I'm still glad I got the pad, but this is a source of frustration.

    I bet they could have still shaved the four ounces of weight without sacrificing effective length by instead very slightly more severely tapering the width of the pad toward the feet; in my opinion it was a mistake for ThermaRest to round the foot of the pad so extremely.

    Note that if you're under 6 feet tall, this issue will not affect your enjoyment of this otherwise wonderfully new and innovative pad in the least. For those of you under 6 feet, go for it!

    If you're, say, over 6'1" tall, you'll have to ask yourself if it's worth saving the four ounces versus the previous model at the cost of having to keep your legs/feet tightly together in order to fit on the pad.

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    8

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I LOVE this sleeping pad

    By Dr. Science

    from Washington, DC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Extended Trips
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular:

      I read the review above and almost didn't buy the bag, but I'm glad I did! I tried this out at REI and really liked it. It works like any other self-inflating pad, just let it sit and it inflates then blow a little air in if you want it firmer.

      To respond to the points that the other reviewer made about the shape and size:

      1.) The shape is awesome. Although it it rounded a bit at the bottom, I have no trouble keeping my feet on it, even when my feet are spaced apart 4-5" when I'm on my back. This is the only time it would be an issue as when you are on your side (like I usually sleep), there are no space issues whatsoever.

      2.) I am 6'2" exactly. When I place my head at the top of the pad (note: head extending past the top of the pad slightly, but bottom of head that is touching the pad fully seated on the pad), my feet do not extend past the bottom of the pad. My head can be at the top and my heels still have a few inches of clearance at the bottom. There's not really any extra room lengthwise laying flat on your back and stretched out, but it is just enough.

      Again, when you're on your side, there are no space concerns whatsoever.

      They also sell a large size of this pad, but the extra weight wasn't worth it to me (22 oz. v. 16 oz.). Also, this was pretty much the lightest pad offered, and from what I saw the lightest self-inflating pad offered. I cross-shopped this pad against other Thermarest, Big Agnes, and REI pads. My main selection criterion was weight with comfort and packed size being close seconds.

      The only other legitimately lighter pad I found and considered considered was the Thermarest Ridge Rest pad, but that's not self-inflating (wasn't nearly as comfortable) and the packed dimensions are almost twice as large for only a 2 oz. weight savings. To me, the 2 oz. weight savings that the Ridge Rest offers isn't worth all the extra room it takes up in the pack nor is it worth the decreased comfort. Other pads, although cheaper, all seem to weigh at least twice as much as this pad.

      I love this sleeping pad. My mummy sleeping bag (large Marmot Helium) fits perfectly. I would definitely recommend the ProLite and buy it again. Definitely the best comfort and packed size for the 16 oz. weight.

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      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      4

      2009

       
      2.0

      Not comfortable or warm enough

      By ultralight hiker

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Poor R factor
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular:

      I carry about 8 pounts of gear before food, water, fuel. I saved 4 ounces by getting the Prolite Regular over my old 3/4 ultralight Thermarest. Not worth it. The prolite is too thin - its not as comfortable or as warm. I would probably get the NeoAir 3/4 length for 9 ounces and call it good.

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

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      Aug

      31

      2009

       
      4.0

      zzzzzzzz

      By opusb

      from Jackson, WY

      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 Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad - Regular:

        I just got this at the start of summer and I'm very impressed. I used it almost every weekend and am nothing but impressed at how durable and small it is. I was initially worried that this wouldn't be strong enough for use in the Tetons, but no punctures happened on the rocky ground. It's not the most comfortable of the series, but it's very comfortable... especially for how small it gets. Highly recommended if you want a small pad but good comfort. The only reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because it's only 1 inch thick blown up instead of 2. That being said, amazing pad for light and fast adventures.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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