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product_id: 269253794
title: "Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad"
brand: "therm-a-rest"
price: "23744 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Therm A Rest"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/269253794-z-lite-original-camping-and-backpacking-sleeping-pad
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# 72 x 20 in compact foldable design R-Value 1.7 heat-trapping insulation 14 oz ultra-lightweight Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

**Brand:** therm-a-rest
**Price:** 23744 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛶 Sleep Light, Sleep Tight — The Classic Pad for Trailblazers

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad by therm-a-rest
- **How much does it cost?** 23744 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/269253794-z-lite-original-camping-and-backpacking-sleeping-pad)

## Best For

- therm-a-rest enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted therm-a-rest brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged Reliability:** Durable closed-cell foam built to withstand rugged trails without the hassle of inflation.
- • **Dual-Density Comfort:** Soft top foam cushions while dense bottom foam shields you from rough terrain.
- • **Thermal Lock Technology:** Dimples trap your body heat, keeping you cozy even in cold backcountry nights.
- • **Featherlight Portability:** At just 14 ounces, carry comfort without bulk on every adventure.
- • **Accordion-Style Compactness:** Folds down to a sleek 20 x 5.5 inches for effortless packing and quick setup.

## Overview

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Original is a legendary closed-cell foam sleeping pad designed for campers and backpackers who demand lightweight durability and dependable warmth. Featuring a unique folding accordion design, it packs down compactly to 20 x 5.5 inches and weighs only 14 ounces. Its dual-density foam construction offers cushioned comfort on top and rugged insulation below, enhanced by heat-trapping dimples that deliver an R-value of 1.7 for cold-weather protection. Made in the USA, this pad is a minimalist’s go-to for reliable, no-fuss ground sleeping.

## Description

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Camping mattress is the classic sleeping pad, and trusted choice of campers, backpackers, and mountaineers. For generations, outdoor enthusiasts have used the compact, durable, and lightweight closed-cell foam mattress for sleeping on the ground. The classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable for base camp or transporting into the backcountry. Softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for insulation, durability, and protection from rocks and dirt, the proprietary foam features heat-trapping dimples that capture heat for extra warmth in cold conditions (R-value 1. 7; R-value measures the material’s ability to insulate—the higher the R-value, the warmer the pad). The Thermarest Z Lite Foam Sleeping Pad can be used by minimalists as a stand-alone pad, or doubled up with another ground pad or air mattress for an exceptionally good night’s sleep. Camping mattress measures 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5. 5 inches folded) and weighs 14 ounces. Made in the USA.

Review: Un comfort incroyable pour une nuit reposante, assez fragile ce qui est dommage. Pour une utilisation intense a proscrire mais pour du bivouac lambda super
Review: As far as sleeping pads go, I find this design superior to ones that roll up for a number of reasons. Sometimes i use this pad to sit or kneel on and it is easy to use the folds to get the exact thickness between me and the ground where i want it. The R-value is pretty high for a pad this cheap. Comparing this to an inflatable mattress, I find this thing simply irreplaceable. It is tougher and more durable than any air mattress, you don't have to blow it up or carry a patch kit just incase it gets a hole. I know people that won't get their mattresses anywhere near a fire for fear that a flying ember will burn a big hole in their $100+ mattress. I plop this thing down in various configurations and sit or lay near fires with no worry. I frequently lean it up against trees so I'm sitting up but still have padding under my whole body, and one section doubled over at the top for extra padding for my head. I kneel on it to protect my knees when i'm cooking or building fires, i would never do this with an inflatable mattress. If we stop hiking to take a break it is easy to undo the straps on pack, throw this down and sit, kneel, or lay, then simply accordion it back up and strap it back on the pack and continue down the trail. If i ever get an inflatable mattress for backpacking i will still probably cut off and bring a small section of this for some of the above purposes. At 14oz it is also lighter by far than any similar r-value inflatable mattress by quite a bit. Even air mattresses that have very low r-value are heavier or the same weight.

## Features

- Lightweight and compact closed-cell foam camping mattress is a durable, dependable, and economical option for sleeping on the ground
- Trusted by mountaineers and backpackers for generations, the classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable
- Designed with dimples in the padding to capture and trap heat for extra warmth in cold conditions, ensuring a cushioned and cozy night’s sleep (R-Value 1. 7)
- Sleeping pad foam is softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for extra insulation, durability, and protection from the ground
- Molded foam mattress measures 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5. 5 inches folded) and weighs 14 ounces; made in the USA.Sport type: Camping & Hiking

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00453NA1E |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,342 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #51 in Foam Sleeping Mats for Camping |
| Brand | Therm-a-Rest |
| Color | Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,134) |
| Date First Available | 6 August 2012 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Features | Water resistant |
| Height | 1 inches |
| Included Components | camping pad |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 040818023020 |
| Length | 72 inches |
| Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
| Material Type | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Foam |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 129.54 x 50.8 x 1.91 cm; 410 g |
| Size | Regular |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Style | Regular - 20 X 72-inches |
| Weight | 410 Grams |
| Width | 20 inches |
| fill material type | XL polyethylene |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Therm-a-Rest
- **Colour:** Gray
- **Material:** Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Foam
- **Product dimensions:** 180.3L x 50.8W x 1.9Th centimeters
- **Water resistance level:** Water Resistant

## Images

![Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614yUJaC7gL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: When sleeping on my side will my hips and shoulders hit the ground? 5'5 200 lbs**
A: I'm 6'0" and 220 lbs.  Yes, for someone our weight, you will compress this pad down to almost nothing at the pressure points of your hips and shoulders when side sleeping.  When on your back, with the weight more widely distributed on the pad, the comfort is much better.  But the comfort is very dependent on your situation.  Are you at 5,000 feet and above treeline sleeping on solid rock?  You'll be wishing you brought an air mattress.  Are you on the soft floor of a pine forest?  Clean out the branches, twigs, small rocks, and pine cones and this will be pretty comfortable.  Are you on a sandy desert floor?  Again, clean out the bumpy stuff and you should sleep pretty well.  Are you in an alpine meadow full of clumpy grasses?  It's not gonna be a good night.  But, this thing is light, cheap, tough, easy to deploy or pack up, and it has multiple uses as a seat, wind barrier, protection from hail, pack frame, and a place to kneel or put on your boots in the morning.  Versatility, durability, and price are the reasons these pads are still around even though inflatable pads offer much more comfort.  On the other hand, they are not nearly as comfy as an air mattress, they are ugly outside your pack, and they are bulky.  If you can get used to the lack of comfort and you're not going out in sub freezing temps these are probably the best solution on the market.  Oh, and they make a great float for relaxing in a pond or stream.  Not a life saving device by any means but they'll keep you afloat with your body slightly submerged in the water like a pool chair for some lazing around for a few minutes.  Of course an air mattress can do the same thing.

**Q: Does this sleep warm in the summer? I’m mostly hiking Florida and need no help in the hot sleeping department.**
A: I just finished a month of military training in Louisiana using this pad. I also sleep warm, and I didn't have any issues with it.

**Q: Why are there two different r values? one says 1.7 and one 2.2. the same product at rei said 1.7**
A: Hi Jonathan - There are two versions of the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Ultralight Foam Camping Pad. There is the "Original" version with a R-Value of 1.7, and the "SOL" version with a R-Value of 2.0. The Z-Lite SOL has a reflective coating on one side (the "Up" side) that reflects body heat back towards the person on the pad and increased the R-Value just a bit with very minimal added weight.  - The Therm-A-Rest Customer Service Team

**Q: What is the size and weight of this pad?**
A: It weighs about a pound and when stretched it its about 6 feet long.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***M on 14 March 2022*

Un comfort incroyable pour une nuit reposante, assez fragile ce qui est dommage. Pour une utilisation intense a proscrire mais pour du bivouac lambda super

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***D on 16 May 2013*

As far as sleeping pads go, I find this design superior to ones that roll up for a number of reasons. Sometimes i use this pad to sit or kneel on and it is easy to use the folds to get the exact thickness between me and the ground where i want it. The R-value is pretty high for a pad this cheap. Comparing this to an inflatable mattress, I find this thing simply irreplaceable. It is tougher and more durable than any air mattress, you don't have to blow it up or carry a patch kit just incase it gets a hole. I know people that won't get their mattresses anywhere near a fire for fear that a flying ember will burn a big hole in their $100+ mattress. I plop this thing down in various configurations and sit or lay near fires with no worry. I frequently lean it up against trees so I'm sitting up but still have padding under my whole body, and one section doubled over at the top for extra padding for my head. I kneel on it to protect my knees when i'm cooking or building fires, i would never do this with an inflatable mattress. If we stop hiking to take a break it is easy to undo the straps on pack, throw this down and sit, kneel, or lay, then simply accordion it back up and strap it back on the pack and continue down the trail. If i ever get an inflatable mattress for backpacking i will still probably cut off and bring a small section of this for some of the above purposes. At 14oz it is also lighter by far than any similar r-value inflatable mattress by quite a bit. Even air mattresses that have very low r-value are heavier or the same weight.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***O on 27 December 2025*

かさばるが性能は申し分ない

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*