Z-Lite Sleeping Pad
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Great pad!
I have used prolite before. It was great, but I had to worry about sharp objects when I sleep. It was kind of annoying.
I got this pad for size S. It was good for all my needs, A bit bulky though. And I just throw it on the ground, worry free.
October 11, 2011
Light, Compact, Insulated
Well, this is a very basic foam mat so there's little to be said about it. The mat serves its purpose well, it is very lightweight, it folds into a reasonably small brick and the amount of padding is about right (not too much, but enough). Manage your expectations; this is really just a foam pad - comfort is very limited, but for a minimalist backpacker this pad is the way to go. I like that there are no valves to fail and there's no skin to puncture - no matter what, reasonable padding will be provided.
July 20, 2011
Can it get any lighter?
After an exhaustive search of most of the sleeping pad options I chose the Z-Lite since my top priority was weight. I think it was a good choice. The pad can fit in my pack or ride below. No risk of leaks with this pad which can also be used as a seat cushion. I like the limon color and how it folds up nicely.
June 3, 2011
Small and light
Very small and light. No need to go with the long version. I'm 5 foot 11 and it was fine during a cold week in the Yosemite backcountry. Despite the 6 inches of may snow I had I still felt well insulated.
May 18, 2011
Nothing flashy; but a good, comfy pad.
This pad is pretty much a basic three season ground pad. It eliminates most small nuisances but isn't going to be comfy if laid on a rock bed of course. But for a cheap ground pad that can pack small I would recommend the Z-Lite.
February 3, 2011
Comfortable and light
The comfort and weight are great, but it just doesn't pack well; it's too bulky. I was thinking of cutting off a section, but it still would take up a lot of room.
May 4, 2010
Great for car camping
Like previous reviewers, this is not necessarily ideal for backpacking because it does not shrink or compact down to smaller sizes. It's extremely comfortable because of the egg carton like construction.
September 2, 2008
Multi-use Pad
This sleeping pad is great. I bought a full length one and cut off the last four sections to make it a 3/4. I use the extra section for a seat cushion when car camping. The Z-lite works great with my ULA and Golite packs since they do not have internal frames. I use the Z-lite as a frame. No worries about getting a hole it in either. I replace mine after about 600-800 miles of hiking.
April 11, 2006
Bought it... but sent it back
This pad is definately comfortable but, I was unhappy with its pack size. Went with the ProLite 3 instead.
June 17, 2004
