Description Made with laminated and molded EVA closed-cell foam, Ridge Rest is named for its pattern of ridges and valleys. It is warmer, softer, and more comfortable than conventional flat foam pads. Lightweight...
Reviewed by: jstanley(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Rolla, MO
Price Paid:
$29.00
at campmor
Summary: Used this mat on a 10 week hike on the AT. Very comfortable and warm. The bottom side of me was never cold (in shelter, tent, or ground) unless I rolled off the mat at night. Good for sitting when you fold it a couple of times. It's a little bulky, but I didn't have any problems. At first my hip bone would get a little sore when I slept on my side, but after about 4 nights I never noticed it again. Just a goofy side note; I got in the habit of rolling my small one man tent inside the ridgerest and strapping it as usual at the base of my pack (in front of the sleeping bag compartment) and the pack never tipped over when sitting on the ground as would often happen when I packed my food bag on top.
Customer Service: I haven't need it.
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Reviewed by: Larry(Unregistered User)
,
Backpacker
, from Fairfax, VA
Price Paid:
$25.00
at REI
Summary: I have tried just about everything that Cascade Designs offers. Finally I did a 4-way comparison between the 3/4 Ridge Rest, Z-Rest, ThermaRest Guidelite and the Ridge Rest Deluxe (I use to own all four). The results are: throw away the 3/4 Ridge Rest (you can give it company in the garbage can with the Z-Rest); save the Guidelite for a friend that you want to carry a lot of weight or the winter; and enjoy the Ridge Rest Deluxe. I found the Deluxe to be equal to the Guidelite in comfort (surprised me) and a full pound lighter. It is bulkier, but fits nicely on the daisy chains on my Gregory Makalu Pro, and also keeps the pack upright. And of course it doesn't leak. If you don't believe me, try a comparison yourself. Oh yes, you can roll it so that ugly purple is on the inside.
Similar Products Used: None
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Reviewed by: Richard Mallory(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Chevy Chase, MD, USA
Price Paid:
$23.00
at rei
Summary: This is where the buck is stopped and saved when it comes to sleeping pads. I have the long version and it fits the needs of all the junk I've slept on. The Ridge Rest has a sweet cell design, is feather light and provides the best damn cushiness I've even snapped shut eye on while walking the trail. And those don't even include its top feature, thermal efficiency; this pad is like perseus' shield when it comes to staving off the evil coldness of the ground I've pitched my tent on.
Customer Service: Since these pads last forever I will never need to contact customer service, ever.
Similar Products Used: Old school Therma-A-Rest that cost too much and leaked too soon.
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Reviewed by: Will Decker(Unregistered User)
,
Backpacker
, from Lubbock, Texas
Price Paid:
$25.00
at Campmor
Summary: Comfort is unbeatable for the price (I have the Deluxe model). Advantages: 1. Closed cell foam does not hold water like open cell 2. Reasonably lightweight 3. Can't "go flat" like an inflatable" 4. Thick enough to offer good comfort Disadvantages: 1. A little bulky for backpacking
I have been extremely pleased with the comfort and quality of this pad. I would highly recommend it.
Similar Products Used: Open Cell "egg crate" Cheap, thin rented closed cell pad. Cold, hard ground
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Reviewed by: Smith, G.L.(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Washington
Summary: These are great workhorse pads. Mine have held up for years through backpacking and car camping trips. It even did at stint as a shooting pad for rifle training. They are light, relatively comfortable, and tough. No holes or leaks to patch like the inflatables (I have several that always seem to leak somewhere by the end of the night). A good pad.
Customer Service: none
Similar Products Used: thermarest pads, closed cell pads
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