Description This is the original Therm-a-Rest, the "standard" for expeditions throughout the world. Updated inside and out, the Classic Series Standard self-inflating mattress is now made with improved Thermal Fo...
Summary: I'm 6'2", 250 lb. and 47 years old. I've been using these for about 4 years and wake up with no soreness or stiffness (at least no more than at home!). I also bought the cover that makes these into chairs. The "chairs" work great in camp or in a canoe. I wish they dried a little quicker after a day on the river, but useing them damp doesn't affect how they sleep.
Similar Products Used: air mattresses, foam pads
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Reviewed by: stagg(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Spokane, WA
Price Paid:
$60.00
at REI
Summary: Outstanding Pad!! Read other reviews carefully, the only people who had problems with these pads didn't know what they required for their needs. This is NOT for car camping or for most minimalists. It is designed for backpacking and light to moderate camping. For that reason it does exactly what it's supposed to do VERY WELL! It is very comfortable, warm and compact. Light enough for multi day backpacking trips. If you are looking for a pad that will provide comfort and warmth at a light weight, this is your pad. If you want a thicker, wider or minimalist pad look elsewhere. Know what you needs are before buying any pad.
Customer Service: REI is great. Never had a problem with them on any piece fo gear.
Similar Products Used: Slumberjack, Z-Rest
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Reviewed by: Nicki (Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from New York
Summary: It's certainly comfortable, especially if you need extra padding on your hips/back, but I always felt like it was too narrow -- I've rolled off of it in my sleep and wound up on the ground. I think that for car camping, there are better choices available, such as air mattresses or cots, but for backpacking, this thing is certainly something that helps me sleep better.
Similar Products Used: None
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Reviewed by: Mark(Unregistered User)
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Paddler
, from SR, MN, USA
Price Paid:
$60.00
at United Stores
Summary: My wife bought me the thermarest standard long. This product is GREAT! We paddle the BWCA at least once a year and you only pack the bare essentials. I would not go to the BWCA without it. It rolls up nice and small compared to other products. Once, after pulling up the tent to move on I noticed that I was sleeping on an exposed tree root. I never felt a thing when I was sleep that night. It is very nice to get great sleep after a long day of paddling and to have the energy to paddle some more the following day! I highly recomend it!!!
Similar Products Used: Coleman self-inflating
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Reviewed by: Chris(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from San Francisco, CA, USA
Summary: This is a great all around pad. It insulates well in the cold. I prefer to blow extra air into the mattress to firm it up. If you're looking for a quality workhorse air mattress, this one is for you.
Customer Service: Cascade Designs rocks...I had a Thermarest that was about 15 years old that had started to leak. After 2 failed attempts to fix them, I sent it back to CD with a note telling them to bill me for any repairs. Less than a week later, I had a brand new mattress sitting on my front door step. They definitely take care of their customers.
Similar Products Used: None
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