This is the most compact, four-season, full-length, 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. Made in USA.
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pphlux - Mar 28, 2004 6:27 pm - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewThis pad had been returned due to a slow leak, so I bought it for half price along with the $7.95 patch kit, which I should have along in my pack anyway. I dumped the pad in the tub, and had it patched up in a few minutes.
I also patched the very slow leak which had developed in my 'classic' pad. Now I've got two fully functioning pads, and a patch to spare to take along with me.
Anyway, as for the pad, it is an awesome upgrade from my 'classic' Therm-a-Rest pad. It rolls up about half the size, and is quite a bit lighter. The fancy looking dimples do not seem to hold me any tighter on the pad, but seem to work about the same. The bottom side grippers, however do seem to be an improvement.
This pad is very lightweight, and I found it to be quite warm, down to about zero degrees, which is the same rating as my sleeping bag.
This is an upgrade definetly worth making. Plus, for gearheads, the orange/dimpley look with make your tent innards look high-tech! (mostly joking on that one...)