Cascade Designs Therm-A-Rest UltraLite Sleeping Pads
Cascade Designs Therm-A-Rest UltraLite Sleeping Pads
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[Feb 17, 2001]
Blue Lightning
Backpacker
An awesome pad i own both the full and 3/4 lengh pads. I usually use the 3/4 one cuz its all i need. I never had any problems with it. I like how it rolls up into nuthing rather than having to be strapped to the outside of the pack. Weighs about a pound. Not to mention it is very comfy. I will be using it on my upcoming thru-hike, mainly because of its light weight and comfort. I think its worth the money to have a good nights sleep. Similar Products Used: Thermarest Guidelight Long |
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[Jan 15, 2001]
mica jones
Mountaineer
I own the 3/4 and a mt hardwear HM72.for approaches and extended trips it's the mt hdwr,but for quick,lite summit bids why not carry it w/a bivy sack and down jacket? 15oz. of quality gear.As far as durability, I haven't had mine but one season.So far so good.Comfort rivals any closed cell I've had. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Ensolite,ridgerest,therm-a-rest camp LE |
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[Jan 11, 2001]
Ed
Backpacker
This pad is great it is both compact and light weigh. It only weights a pound if you get the 3/4 ultra light. It is the most compact pad that I have found. And I think it is as comfortable as my Classic 3/4. Similar Products Used: I have also used the therm-o-light classic 3/4. I used this pad for 4 years before purchasing my ultra light 3/4 the ultra light is as comfortable yet saves over half a pound. |
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[Jan 05, 2001]
Scott
Mountaineer
Outstanding piece of gear, period. I never used to think of a sleeping pad as a necessary piece of gear but now I wouldn't travel anywhere in the backcountry without it, especially in snow. Rolls up to the size of a nalgene bottle and weighs a little over a pound. I keep mine in the 3/4 stuff sack and it fits fine. I use it probably twenty to thirty nights a year and outside of my dog putting a two inch tear in it, it has held up very well. The tear was fixed with the included repair kit and hasn't leaked at all since (three years now) Customer Service Never needed it. Similar Products Used: cheep walmart special, LE camprest( also awesome but not something I would want to climb with) |
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[Jan 05, 2001]
Yukon
Backpacker
Over the course of the last year, I've spent eight nights on this pad. I've never had a bad night's sleep on it. It's light, rolls into a wad the size of a loaf of bread and is cushy!!! I can't imagine ever going back to my Ridgerest or Zrest. Similar Products Used: Ground |
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[Jan 05, 2001]
Aaron
Backpacker
I own both the full length and 3/4. They allow me a better night sleep than a foam pad and they are more compact. My only concern is built up condensation from blowing into the pad. The ultralite model does not inflate as quick on its own as the standard model, so one must allow the inside to dry after a trip because of the moisture build up of our breath. Similar Products Used: heavier standard model |
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[Jul 03, 2000]
Pavlo
Backpacker
Great sleeping pad. Probably the best seller becuz of its light weight and price. I have the 98 model, and the new ones are tiny. Great buy, but if you want something a little more rugged, i think that my next purchase would be one of those new ones from mountain Hardwear. They seem more suited for mountaineering. Similar Products Used: Army surplus ones...huh |
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[Jun 30, 2000]
Craig
Backpacker
I purchased the ThermaRest UL 3/4 after years of using closed cell foam pads. The pad is obviously a step up from that. Superior construction on all the seams, including around the inflation valve. Packs down to almost nothing, and rolls out for 3/4 in of comfort. With a few extra puffs of air, you can really inflate it, and it's almost too comfy for the backcountry! If you're looking for a pad that won't take up too much space and is long on comfort, you won't be disappointed. Similar Products Used: Closed cell foam, GROUND.... |
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[Jun 19, 2000]
Nate Dunn
Backpacker
When purchasing my first sleeping mat I tried to go with a closed cell pad and this resulted in many sleepness nights and much discomfort. I finally decided to purchase a self inflatable and have absolutely loved the ultra-lite. The compactability is great and even with the lite-foam it provides plenty of padding to keep your hips and shoulders from making contact with the ground. The pad inflates quickly (if properly stored) and the valve makes it easy to make pressure adjustments. In my opinion the best pad on the market Similar Products Used: Z-Rest |
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[Jun 13, 2000]
blake canham
Backpacker
3/4 length covers the essentials (head to hipbone) for my 6' 2" body. Super lightweight, easy to inflate and holds shape throughout night. Similar Products Used: Towel and extra clothing... |