I purchased a thermarest LE camprest this spring because it was on a very good sale from Erewhon which was going out of business. Ordinarily, I would opt for the traditional camprest. The LE version is slightly bit more comfortable than the traditional camprest, but not to the tune of $130 which is its going price. I noticed that the LE takes a little longer to inflate that the traditional and the slight difference in weight in negligible. Also, the traditional has more insulative value. The bottom line is that the LE camprest is very comfortable and I would suggest getting one if you can get it on sale. Otherwise, I would opt for the traditional models at the lower price.

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Never have had to use

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Traditional camprest thermarest

I use it like a bed on the van floor, the ground, a cot, or a livingroom floor. Foam makes me sick because of the fumes, but because the foam is inside of the air mattress I''m fine. I love the thing, and it hasn''t even gone flat after two years of constant use.

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Haven''t needed it.

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Closed cell foam, open cell foam

I probably spend 40-70 nights/season in the woods in very broad conditions. (i.e. - all seasons in extremely variable New England weather). Most of my trips are 2dys on up to 2weeks - so weight is a VERY big issue for me as I tend to travel on challenging terrain and put in longish days (10-15miles+) and am typically carrying 50+lb loads. I had and tolerated a Therma-Rest Explorer for several years before seeing this luxury item displayed. Let me just say - I'm more than happy to carry the extra 2-3 lbs to be able to lay my tired and sore self upon this! Any friends who've seen and sat on this have been immediately jealous and the chair that Therma-Rest makes adds only around another pound and you have the added advantage of a LazyBoy to sit on around the stove/campfire. If comfort while sleeping is important, or if you're often on rocky/root-filled tent sites this pad will get (and keep!) you snoozing long before and after all your campmates have given up on any more shut eye.....someone before me mentioned Sealy....it's a close call!

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Haven't needed it - did have an old Therma-Rest get hit with some embers but the patch kit did a great job and continues to hold the air 3yrs later.

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Thermarest pads make all the difference between a miserable and a wonderful outdoor sleep experience. I was lucky enough to score a brand new one on e-bay for $81. It's definitely worth carrying the extra weight in the backcountry for the added comfort. Shop around and you can find these for $100. I highly recommend this product!

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This pad is fantastic. Firm enough that you don't feel the ground.It compresses down very tight & doesn't take up much room in your pack. Worth the money. Even fits into the chair sleeve they sell for $30.00.

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Nice plush pad. I don't do backpacking with kids we're limited to car camping so the weight is not an issue.

I have both the Camprest and the Camprest LE. I bought the LE b/c I wanted to know if the extra $50-$70 was worth it. It's not. Save your money and just get the CampRest (not the LE). Yes, it's covered with a softer material, has 1/4 inch more foam, and weighs less (3.7lbs to 4.2lbs) but it takes longer to inflate and there's more of the air cusion effect. For example, if you've ever slept on an air mattress, when you shift your weight on one side, the other side moves up or down. The Camprest LE has a very slight tendency to do this.

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I spoke to Cascade Designs about the differnece between the thermal foam in the Camprest and the cored foam in the Camprest LE and he said they have the same durability.

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It works well. It's just not worth the extra $$$$ over the regular CampRest, especially if you're car camping. If you're backpacking, the extra weight might matter to you.

It weighs almost as much as a tent. It's ridiculously large. It's bulky when rolled up.

I'm 44 years old. Let the kids sleep on 1/2-inch foam that weighs 9.34 ounces. I take it everywhere I camp and I think it's the next-best thing to carrying a Sealy with you on the trail.

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Various closed-cell pads (including an ancient Insulite pad)

I've had a Therm-a-Rest for over 7 years and it is one of the best accesories I own. It really makes for a good nights sleep. Plus, if you get the chair conversion kit, you have a great chair for loungin around the fire.

Just don't get it too close to the fire. Mine bubbled up, but it's convered under warranty!

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good customer service so far

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If you're willing to take on a bit more weight, a bit more bulk, and pay a bit more, this is the ultimate comfort! I've tried other more expensive pads that are thicker and had no luck with any of them with regard to ease of use, and overall comfort. The camprest pads self inflate to nearly the right pressure, and with just a few puffs you can help drown out those long days under the hot sun in near Beautyrest comfort. The nonslip covers on the top do help from doing the steamroller on the person who is lucky enough to be on the downhill side of the tent, and in the four years that I've had these, I haven' t had a single problem with either the fabric, insulation/pad, or the valves. Cascade Designs does back their products well in the event of something adverse going on with regard to the valves, etc..., so no worries, just have a good sleep!

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