Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

In 1971, a mix of unemployed Boeing engineers, a leaky foam gardening pad, and the dream of better nights under the stars came together to change how we experience the outdoors forever. By 1972, Cascade Designs was formed and began selling the Therm-a-Rest Standard 3/4 – the world's first self-inflating sleeping pad. The rest, as they say, is history.

We are committed to providing you with the best possible solutions in outdoor comfort and keeping a vigilant eye on our environmental footprint while we do it. From smaller things, like repurposing die-cut foams to make our Compressible Pillows, to a broad, global awareness of our supply chain's impact. One of our longest-standing initiatives has been a commitment to making our products "In Market". This initiative has enabled us to greatly reduce the length and complication of our supply chain, resulting in better service and a smaller global footprint.

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Camping mattress is the classic sleeping pad, and trusted choice of campers, backpackers, and mountaineers. For generations, outdoor enthusiasts have used the compact, durable, and lightweight closed-cell foam mattress for sleeping on the ground. The classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable for base camp or transporting into the backcountry. Softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for insulation, durability, and protection from rocks and dirt, the proprietary foam features heat-trapping dimples that capture heat for extra warmth in cold conditions (R-value 1.7; R-value measures the material's ability to insulate—the higher the R-value, the warmer the pad). The Thermarest Z Lite Foam Sleeping Pad can be used by minimalists as a stand-alone pad or doubled up with another ground pad or air mattress for an exceptionally good night's sleep.

Our founders' mission was simple: create a better way to sleep outside; because when you rest better, you play better. Their ingenuity and vision back in 1972 led to the creation of the first self-inflating sleeping pad. Today, we're still working towards the same mission to craft the best sleeping pads and bags on the market. We're not just giving explorers a better way to camp, we're giving them better adventures tomorrow.

Lightweight and compact, the closed-cell foam camping mattress is a durable, dependable, and economical option for sleeping on the ground. Trusted by mountaineers and backpackers for generations, the classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable. Designed with dimples in the padding to capture and trap heat for extra warmth in cold conditions, ensuring a cushioned and cozy night's sleep (R-Value 1.7). The sleeping pad foam is softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for extra insulation, durability, and protection from the ground. The molded foam mattress measures 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5.5 inches folded) and weighs 14 ounces, and is made in the USA.

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