Thermarest’s Z-Lite Pad was the flashy newcomer of the closed-cell foam sleeping pad world—until the inflatables came along and ruined everything.
Believe it or not, however, these Old School pads still have their devotees—and their uses.
Foldable (instead of rolled), and unusually comfortable (for foam), the Z-Lite’s best configuration may require a pair of scissors. Sound interesting? Here’s the Review.
Thermarest Z Lite Sleeping Pad$29.95
at GearX.com
Thermarest Z-Lite SLeeping Pad$29.95
at e-OMC
Therm-A-Rest Z Lite Pad$29.95
at RockCreek.com
Thermarest Z-Lite Regular$39.95
at Tahoe Mountain Sports
Thermarest Z Lite$39.95
at MasseysOutfitters
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad$39.95
at REI.com
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