5 Thermarest Z Lite SOL Review

Reviewer: Tiberiu Buzdugan, Bucuresti   (17-3-2012)

This is probably the best closed cell mattress there is. I originally had the "normal" Z-Lite but I was curious if there is any difference between that one and the new SOL Z Lite. And it was. The original egg-carton design was already very effective at trapping the air between the body and ground, but with the new reflective layer, it feels even warmer, and the weight difference is very insignificant.

The only down side, as other people remarked, is the square shape in which one "rolls" the mattress. It makes it somehow bulkier than traditional closed cell mat's and in the same time, because of the thin backpack's straps, two traces remain in the foam for a while, until it expands back.

This mattress is also very good in the winter season, combined with a NeoAir or with a ProLite, for enhanced comfort and more warmth.

4 Thermarest Z Lite SOL Review

Reviewer: Eliot Stephens, Port Talbot   (8-3-2012)

Cracking pad! For a foamy this really is about the best there is! The nature of the design is such that you get a huge amount more warmth than you would from a cheap closed cell foam pad. Its lightweight and well priced too, which make it the perfect midway pad between a cheap closed cell, and a more expensive inflating pad. The only slight let down of this pad is the fact that it packs down into rather an awkward rectangle shape, which is a bit bulky. But in reality, unless your on a lot of rock and squeezing yourself up things, it shouldn't make much difference! Great buy!