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THERM-A-REST - ProLite R / Poppy
Free delivery between 14–22 May
Thermarest Prolite Ultralight Sleeping Pad Regular
ProLite Sleeping Pad
30-day returns
originally posted on REI
I have both the regular and the short version of this pad. At 1" thick when inflated, there's enough pad there for a comfortable sleep. Best if you prefer a firm mattress though. It inflates easily (open the valve and unroll after setting up the tent and then when headed to bed, only a handfull of puffs are needed). The short version is 5 years old, the regular is 4. I've had no punctures or leaks in either one and have used each an average of 30 nights. The regular length is better for cold temps - 20 degrees in the Winds was comfortable. The short version is good for summer however in cooler temps (40 and below), my feet and lower legs would get chilled - the regular length solves that problem and is a good example of the benefit the insulation value of this ... MoreI have both the regular and the short version of this pad. At 1" thick when inflated, there's enough pad there for a comfortable sleep. Best if you prefer a firm mattress though. It inflates easily (open the valve and unroll after setting up the tent and then when headed to bed, only a handfull of puffs are needed). The short version is 5 years old, the regular is 4. I've had no punctures or leaks in either one and have used each an average of 30 nights. The regular length is better for cold temps - 20 degrees in the Winds was comfortable. The short version is good for summer however in cooler temps (40 and below), my feet and lower legs would get chilled - the regular length solves that problem and is a good example of the benefit the insulation value of this provides. Also, this pad is quiet. I've slept next to people with the fancy ultra-light full inflatables and the crinkle is 'loud'. These pads are a couple ounces heavier than the full inflatables but overall, I get a good nights sleep, the insulation is sufficient, the weight and size are OK, and the price is reasonable. Everytime I think about buying a full inflatable, I read the reviews on the number of people with air leaks, then look at the price and remember the 'crinkle noise', and its an easy decision to stick with these. I've also slept on the ProLite Plus my daughter has - the extra 1/2" is nice but if you're cutting ounces, the regular ProLite is sufficient.
originally posted on cascadedesigns.com
I’ve had this for two or three years now and I think the actual pad is pretty good. Not super thick but easy to blow up. My problem is the stuff sac. It’s like I need laser precision every time to put it back, so every time I use it I end up angry and spend 20 minutes wasting my time putting it back. I probably should just order a different stuff sac for it, but I just don’t understand why it was designed this way. I have literally ripped seams from stretching the stuff sac over the perfectly deflated and rolled up pad. I can’t be the only one with this problem.
originally posted on REI
I’ve used my Pro Lite since Oct 2019 and am very happy with the purchase. I use it primarily for car camping but will carry it with me for an upcoming wilderness hike.It is reasonably small and lightweight and provides a decent amount of cushioning and warmth. I don’t know that it would be sufficient for serious winter camping but it works great for 3 seasons. I have the regular size and it is a bit thin width-wise but it works just fine for me and I appreciate the lighter weight due to the thin, mummy bag design.Another big plus is the storage bag, it is wide enough to be able to easily fit the pad back into the bag. It always annoys me when you have to struggle to fit a piece of kit into a bag that is far too tight and was probably packaged that way to make it ... MoreI’ve used my Pro Lite since Oct 2019 and am very happy with the purchase. I use it primarily for car camping but will carry it with me for an upcoming wilderness hike.It is reasonably small and lightweight and provides a decent amount of cushioning and warmth. I don’t know that it would be sufficient for serious winter camping but it works great for 3 seasons. I have the regular size and it is a bit thin width-wise but it works just fine for me and I appreciate the lighter weight due to the thin, mummy bag design.Another big plus is the storage bag, it is wide enough to be able to easily fit the pad back into the bag. It always annoys me when you have to struggle to fit a piece of kit into a bag that is far too tight and was probably packaged that way to make it look thinner and more lightweight.
| Height (Standard) | 1 in |
| Height (Metric) | 2.5 cm |
| Thickness (Standard) | 1 in |
| Thickness (Metric) | 2.5 cm |
| Top fabric type | 50D mini hex rip polyester |
THERM-A-REST - ProLite R / Poppy
Free delivery between 14–22 May
Thermarest Prolite Ultralight Sleeping Pad Regular
ProLite Sleeping Pad
30-day returns
I have both the regular and the short version of this pad. At 1" thick when inflated, there's enough pad there for a comfortable sleep. Best if you prefer a firm mattress though. It inflates easily (open the valve and unroll after setting up the tent and then when headed to bed, only a handfull of puffs are needed). The short version is 5 years old, the regular is 4. I've had no punctures or leaks in either one and have used each an average of 30 nights. The regular length is better for cold temps - 20 degrees in the Winds was comfortable. The short version is good for summer however in cooler temps (40 and below), my feet and lower legs would get chilled - the regular length solves that problem and is a good example of the benefit the insulation value of this ... MoreI have both the regular and the short version of this pad. At 1" thick when inflated, there's enough pad there for a comfortable sleep. Best if you prefer a firm mattress though. It inflates easily (open the valve and unroll after setting up the tent and then when headed to bed, only a handfull of puffs are needed). The short version is 5 years old, the regular is 4. I've had no punctures or leaks in either one and have used each an average of 30 nights. The regular length is better for cold temps - 20 degrees in the Winds was comfortable. The short version is good for summer however in cooler temps (40 and below), my feet and lower legs would get chilled - the regular length solves that problem and is a good example of the benefit the insulation value of this provides. Also, this pad is quiet. I've slept next to people with the fancy ultra-light full inflatables and the crinkle is 'loud'. These pads are a couple ounces heavier than the full inflatables but overall, I get a good nights sleep, the insulation is sufficient, the weight and size are OK, and the price is reasonable. Everytime I think about buying a full inflatable, I read the reviews on the number of people with air leaks, then look at the price and remember the 'crinkle noise', and its an easy decision to stick with these. I've also slept on the ProLite Plus my daughter has - the extra 1/2" is nice but if you're cutting ounces, the regular ProLite is sufficient.
I’ve had this for two or three years now and I think the actual pad is pretty good. Not super thick but easy to blow up. My problem is the stuff sac. It’s like I need laser precision every time to put it back, so every time I use it I end up angry and spend 20 minutes wasting my time putting it back. I probably should just order a different stuff sac for it, but I just don’t understand why it was designed this way. I have literally ripped seams from stretching the stuff sac over the perfectly deflated and rolled up pad. I can’t be the only one with this problem.
I’ve used my Pro Lite since Oct 2019 and am very happy with the purchase. I use it primarily for car camping but will carry it with me for an upcoming wilderness hike.It is reasonably small and lightweight and provides a decent amount of cushioning and warmth. I don’t know that it would be sufficient for serious winter camping but it works great for 3 seasons. I have the regular size and it is a bit thin width-wise but it works just fine for me and I appreciate the lighter weight due to the thin, mummy bag design.Another big plus is the storage bag, it is wide enough to be able to easily fit the pad back into the bag. It always annoys me when you have to struggle to fit a piece of kit into a bag that is far too tight and was probably packaged that way to make it ... MoreI’ve used my Pro Lite since Oct 2019 and am very happy with the purchase. I use it primarily for car camping but will carry it with me for an upcoming wilderness hike.It is reasonably small and lightweight and provides a decent amount of cushioning and warmth. I don’t know that it would be sufficient for serious winter camping but it works great for 3 seasons. I have the regular size and it is a bit thin width-wise but it works just fine for me and I appreciate the lighter weight due to the thin, mummy bag design.Another big plus is the storage bag, it is wide enough to be able to easily fit the pad back into the bag. It always annoys me when you have to struggle to fit a piece of kit into a bag that is far too tight and was probably packaged that way to make it look thinner and more lightweight.
Comparing the old version the shape is different. It means smaller. Now I can not move. You have to lie in the middle of the pad without moving othervise your hand, foot or head will lie on the flor. Old version has different surface on the top and bottom. Bottom has small gummi dots to be anti slide an is of antistatic material. This new version is the same on both sides and is "dry grass magnetic". Valve body is made of transparent hard plastic witch means low durability. Life time warsnty means 2 years only but I understand that using these lower gyality material it can not be longer. The old one is perfect, the new one is just selling trick using good name of previous version. Lot of money for poor quality and wrong designed shape.
My partner has had nothing but wonderful things to say about his Therm-a-Rest (which is still going strong after MANY years) so when the time came, I knew I would invest in one for myself. Unfortunately for me, I chose this one and absolutely wasted my money. Not sure if this is how they all are or I just got one from a bad run, but considering how pleased so many friends and family members are with theirs, disappointed is an understatement. When it first arrived, I was thrilled - having tested it for only about 10 mins. Big mistake. Fast forward to camping: I've used it for 3 trips this year (only one of which was within the "better sleep" guarantee window) and each one has left me more and more disappointed with the product. This past weekend it was actively ... MoreMy partner has had nothing but wonderful things to say about his Therm-a-Rest (which is still going strong after MANY years) so when the time came, I knew I would invest in one for myself. Unfortunately for me, I chose this one and absolutely wasted my money. Not sure if this is how they all are or I just got one from a bad run, but considering how pleased so many friends and family members are with theirs, disappointed is an understatement. When it first arrived, I was thrilled - having tested it for only about 10 mins. Big mistake. Fast forward to camping: I've used it for 3 trips this year (only one of which was within the "better sleep" guarantee window) and each one has left me more and more disappointed with the product. This past weekend it was actively leaking air...the sound woke me up several times in the middle of the night and by morning, I was in a lot of pain). New to these, I first thought it may be user error but reread all instructions and my partner confirmed correct use as well. So, we decided to do some more home testing and sure enough, even without any weight on it, the thing lost so much air overnight that I could roll it up and back into the stuff sack with ease. I would be better off sleeping on my yoga mat.
I’ve used my Thermarest pad for several backpacking trips and I am grateful for its cushiness. My bony hips seem fine w sleeping on the ground somehow and I have to give credit to the pad.When I set up my tent I open the pad valve and go do other things. The pad inflates a tiny but not as much as I had hoped it would. I just blow it up and it doesn’t take that much effort.I was just now putting my gear away from a recent trip—my pad gets unfolded and I store it in a giant cloth bag I stitched up, behind an armoire—where it waits for the next trip!
I’ve only used this pad twice in the year since I’ve purchased it. I wasn’t paying attention to how long/wide the pad was. I’m 5’8 and am heavy. Laying on my back, my arms dangled on the side. I either had to have my head hanging off one end or have my feet dangling off the other end.I woke up with a lot of back pain from using this pad. I think this was ultimately my fault though. The store I purchased this from (not REI) told me this was made specifically for women and it would work for me and I didn’t do my due diligence before purchasing. If you’re tall and/or heavy, you’re gonna want to pick something else.
MS has requested reviews a couple of times, but there's no indication of which item that I ordered that the review is for, and no response to my query... so I might wonder about customer support there. But anyway, the 2 items are similar enough. I got a ProLite regular and a ProLite Plus large, both irregular but no visible issues. Both needed some time to decompress fully as they were shipped, and stored for some time, under compression in the sack. The sacks are just big enough not to be a huge hassle and have 2 compression straps that I don't see as helpful at all given that you want to close the valves fully and leave them closed as you put them in the sack, so the sacks will go into my vast collection of semi-useful stuff sacks that came with gear from various ... MoreMS has requested reviews a couple of times, but there's no indication of which item that I ordered that the review is for, and no response to my query... so I might wonder about customer support there. But anyway, the 2 items are similar enough. I got a ProLite regular and a ProLite Plus large, both irregular but no visible issues. Both needed some time to decompress fully as they were shipped, and stored for some time, under compression in the sack. The sacks are just big enough not to be a huge hassle and have 2 compression straps that I don't see as helpful at all given that you want to close the valves fully and leave them closed as you put them in the sack, so the sacks will go into my vast collection of semi-useful stuff sacks that came with gear from various mfrs. It seems like you can only inflate these to a point and then your breath will blow past the gasket due to the pressure in the pad pushing against you. The 1" ProLite is quite surprisingly comfortable on relatively untrodden ground with a layer of duff, I wouldn't care to use it on top of bigger roots, rocks, or impacted bare earth. Fairly warm but don't expect these to work with a 30 degree rated bag at an actual 30 degrees, you might blame the bag when it's the pad's performance that's the issue. As good as the ProLite is on a decent site, the large ProLite plus may actually feel somewhat luxurious, at a weight and volume penalty. But we know what we're getting into with those issues and we won't be complaining in the reviews about that stuff, but I recommend double-checking the specs at the mfr's website as I believe I caught an error on one of these pads at MS.C. These seem plenty sturdy. The new valve is easy to use but if this is your first encounter read the supplied instructions or check TR's site, as these are multi-purpose with unique features and it's possible to do it wrong. There's 2 sections that you turn CW or CCW or one CW and the other CCW, depending on what you wish to accomplish.
I will be honest: I don't care who says the air mattresses are lighter and therefore better for backpacking . . . I'm sticking with my tried-and-true Thermarest Pro-Lite Plus. After two times trying two different top-rated air mattresses that deflated (like on-the-ground-in-the-morning deflated) the second time I took them backpacking, I went back to Ol' Betsy and am not looking back! There have been upgrades to the last version I had. For one, the mat is all red, whereas the old one was grey on one side (not sure why? I always wondered if it had some sort of other quality I had forgotten about). The upgraded knob has a tightener in addition to the pop-out valve so when you're blowing up the mattress, it doesn't deflate while you're huffing and puffing. The stuff ... MoreI will be honest: I don't care who says the air mattresses are lighter and therefore better for backpacking . . . I'm sticking with my tried-and-true Thermarest Pro-Lite Plus. After two times trying two different top-rated air mattresses that deflated (like on-the-ground-in-the-morning deflated) the second time I took them backpacking, I went back to Ol' Betsy and am not looking back! There have been upgrades to the last version I had. For one, the mat is all red, whereas the old one was grey on one side (not sure why? I always wondered if it had some sort of other quality I had forgotten about). The upgraded knob has a tightener in addition to the pop-out valve so when you're blowing up the mattress, it doesn't deflate while you're huffing and puffing. The stuff sack is also waaaaaaay better (i.e. larger) and has compression straps. The only thing I would add to this setup? A velcro strap so you can actually keep the pad compressed after you've rolled it up so it will fit inside said stuff sack and/or won't inflate when you're changing altitudes (contrary to what TaR says, the mat does inflate a little even when the latch is sealed). So, bottom line: Yes, it's slippery. Yes, it's also a little too narrow (Hello! Women have HIPS.) And, yes, it's heavier and bulkier than a fancy-pants air mattress... but my old one lasted 8 years before it started deflating when it wasn't supposed to, so I'm sticking with it.
I purchased a prolite prolite apex in march 2023 and have used it a handful of times. Unfortunately a couple of the sections seem to have lost the seams (there was a crackling noise prior to this) so the head section has ballooned up. It was only ever inflated manually and never over-inflated. For the cost of this I'm very disappointed. Worse - it seems hard to get it fixed it outside North America. I shan't be recommending or buying from this company again, my son bought something similar for about 30 quid and his is still going strong!
| Height (Standard) | 1 in |
| Height (Metric) | 2.5 cm |
| Thickness (Standard) | 1 in |
| Thickness (Metric) | 2.5 cm |
| Top fabric type | 50D mini hex rip polyester |
The Therm-a-rest ProLite offers adventurers the lightest and most compact self-inflating option on the market. The 1-inch (2.5 cm) sleeping mat uses diagonally-cut foam to increase warmth while saving weight, giving the ProLite a 2.4 R-value for three-season adventures. The high-performance WingLock valve allows the mattress to inflate three times faster thanks to a larger opening and one-way inflation. The set up is super easy, just get it out of the stuffsack and leave to inflate. You can top off with a few breaths for personalised firmness. The mat fits inside the most ultralight packs and is ideal for high-mileage, high-speed journeys where every gram counts. Stuff sack included.
The Therm-a-rest ProLite offers adventurers the lightest and most compact self-inflating option on the market. The 1-inch (2.5 cm) sleeping mat uses diagonally-cut foam to increase warmth while saving weight, giving the ProLite a 2.4 R-value for three-season adventures. The high-performance WingLock valve allows the mattress to inflate three times faster thanks to a larger opening and one-way inflation. The set up is super easy, just get it out of the stuffsack and leave to inflate. You can top off with a few breaths for personalised firmness. The mat fits inside the most ultralight packs and is ideal for high-mileage, high-speed journeys where every gram counts. Stuff sack included.
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Thermarest Prolite, Regular, Poppy
The Therm-a-rest ProLite offers adventurers the lightest and most compact self-inflating option on the market. The 1-inch (2.5 cm) sleeping mat uses diagonally-cut foam to increase warmth while saving weight, giving the ProLite a 2.4 R-value for three-season adventures. The high-performance WingLock valve allows the mattress to inflate three times faster thanks to a larger opening and one-way inflation. The set up is super easy, just get it out of the stuffsack and leave to inflate. You can top off with a few breaths for personalised firmness. The mat fits inside the most ultralight packs and is ideal for high-mileage, high-speed journeys where every gram counts. Stuff sack included.
The Therm-a-rest ProLite offers adventurers the lightest and most compact self-inflating option on the market. The 1-inch (2.5 cm) sleeping mat uses diagonally-cut foam to increase warmth while saving weight, giving the ProLite a 2.4 R-value for three-season adventures. The high-performance WingLock valve allows the mattress to inflate three times faster thanks to a larger opening and one-way inflation. The set up is super easy, just get it out of the stuffsack and leave to inflate. You can top off with a few breaths for personalised firmness. The mat fits inside the most ultralight packs and is ideal for high-mileage, high-speed journeys where every gram counts. Stuff sack included.
