Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest Z Lite Mattress

For just a few dollars more than the price of the standard foam bed roll,  the Thermarest Z-lite is a significant upgrade. I found the Z-Lite to be as versatile as it was comfortable. The flat accordion design was easy to pack and easy to deploy. The folding sections allow you to customize the length from a camp seat to a camp bed. The Z-Lite uses a new proprietary closed-cell foam that is softer on the top and denser on the bottom. The result is a near memory foam feel that is durable enough to enjoy on any terrain. The Z-Lite’s softer foam conformed much better with rough ground relative to a standard foam pad, and the egg-crate design was more stable for sleeping and with less pressure points. This mattress is made in the USA and it’s a great fit for adventure racers and ultra-light hikers that want to do more with less.

Size Small

MSRP $29.95

Weight 10oz.

Size Regular

MSRP $39.95

Weight 14 oz.