Z Lite Sleeping Pad
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Ultralight, durable trail comfort with Z Lite Sleeping Pad
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Z Lite is my go-to for ultralight trips or when I just want to keep things simple. It’s bombproof, never pops, and doubles as a seat during breaks. I even use it under my inflatable pad in winter for extra insulation—it’s the most versatile piece of gear I own."
Reliable, lightweight, and virtually indestructible, the Therm-a-Rest Original Z Lite Sleeping Pad has earned its spot as a staple for backpackers, thru-hikers, and alpine minimalists. Whether we're using it as a standalone pad for fast-and-light missions or as a protective base layer beneath an inflatable on cold nights, the Z Lite delivers dependable comfort in a compact, accordion-style design.
The closed-cell foam construction won’t absorb water, packs easily on the outside of our pack, and lays down instantly without any inflation. Its heat-reflective surface helps retain body warmth, adding critical insulation for a high-mountain bivy or shoulder-season treks. From rocky campsites to snow benches, the Z Lite is the kind of gear that just works—every time.
Details
- Folding closed-cell foam pad for ultralight backpacking
- Accordion design deploys and packs in seconds
- Durable foam resists moisture and abrasion
- Egg-crate texture adds cushion and traps warmth
- Ideal as a standalone or layering pad in cool temps
- External lash-friendly for quick access on the trail
- Item #CAS0504
- Material
- closed-cell foam, cross-linked polyethylene
- Style
- closed-cell foam
- Shape
- rectangular
- Thickness
- 0.75in
- R-Value
- 1.7
- Packed Size
- [regular] 20 x 5 x 5.5
- Dimensions
- [small] 51 x 20in, [regular] 72 x 20in
- Claimed Weight
- [small] 10oz, [regular] 14oz
- Activity
- hiking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 65 ratings
Review Summary
Here's what customers have to say
The sleeping pad is lightweight, compact, and durable, making it suitable for outdoor activities. It provides good insulation and warmth, though may not be the best option for very cold weather. The product is versatile and can be used for various purposes beyond a sleeping pad. Overall, it is considered a reliable and essential piece of gear by many outdoor enthusiasts.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 12, 2024
Perfect sleeping pad.
Fantastic sleeping pad, light weight, compact and can take a beating. Use this for military and personal outdoors trips. From the West to East coast and even the high artic, worth its weight and then some.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 8, 2024
Great support
This is my go to for all indoor and outdoor visits. My back always feels great in the morning. The normal width is just my shoulders so my elbows have a tendency to fall to the side. I will buy a wide version in the future.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 7, 2024
Lightweight and awesome. I wil
Lightweight and awesome. I wil use it under my other TR mat to keep me off the ground
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 31, 2024
Bomber pad!
Great pad, comfortable on its own, in colder conditions I use it in conjunction with an xlite performs flawlessly!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
October 8, 2023
So light and adds cushion
So light and adds cushion to any sleeping situation!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 2, 2023
Worth the money.
Super lightweight, setup and teardown is very fast. You will want additional insulation in the winter, but for fall through summer it is sufficient on its own.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
December 21, 2022
This is my third one
This is my third one of these in the last few years. I use it when I'm trying to go light but this new one is for extra insulation this winter. They are just easy to use and pack up which is important with cold fingers! I wish Cascade Designs would make a version that is 25 inches wide. For those of us that sled pack in winter the extra width wouldn't be a problem like it might be on a pack.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 23, 2022
This pad is great, lightweight
This pad is great, lightweight and does the job it's intended to do. Don't expect this pad to give the same comfort or insulation as an inflatable pad it's not made to compete with them. It's in a class of its own, very affordable, lightweight and worry free since it is not inflatable. Probably not the best option for quilt systems or cold environments. Design is best for above 40°. This is the KISS of sleeping pads.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 17, 2022
Very versatile pad
This is a great foam pad. I typically use this on shorter hikes to limit the gear that I have to carry on longer distances. However, I commonly use this to layer up my sleeping pads when winter camping or to make my sleeping experience that much comfier when car camping. It is also super great as a door mat during winter camping as it helped to not track snow into the main area of the tent. I will definitely be getting the Z Seat given my experience with the pad!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 23, 2022
Good little buddy
Great for sitting around in camp on a snowy afternoon. I prefer inflatable for sleeping so I won't be sleeping on it.
Originally reviewed on our US website www.llbean.com
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