Thermarest Ridgerest Solar Camping Mat

Therm a rest ridgerest classic foam camping sleeping pad virtually indestructible the ridgerest classic mattress is a revival of the original.

Thermarest ridgerest solar camping mat.

Over the last 23 years this 75 inch thick mat has survived because it s tough insulating and light. Pad thickness in 0 75 inch. Therm a rest ridgerest solar sleeping pad. Supportive peaks and heat trapping valleys provide essential comfort.

Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. The ridgerest solar is our warmest thickest and most comfortable foam mattress. A counterpart to the ridgerest solar the therm a rest solite sleeping pad is lighter yet also features an aluminized surface to reflect body heat for a boost in warmth and comfort. I have used a thermarest sleeping pad for 20 25 years since i was in boy scouts and it is by far the best.

Fantastic for cold weather camping you can literally feel your body heat being reflected back. Working in conjunction with the classic ridgerest peaks and valleys the solite mattress delivers exceptional insulation in an ultralight and. It is quite comfortable and does an excellent job of keeping you warm and dry during most camping adventures. 4 0 out of 5 stars the only mat to buy for cold weather camping.

For maximum warmth use reflective side up. This year the ridgerest gets a well deserved facelift. Reviewed in the united kingdom on march 18 2016. Winter campers and mountaineers have long relied on its no fail durability to provide a barrier against cold snow.

The ridge rest solar is slightly thicker than the regular ridge rest so it is a bit more comfortable for side sleepers but both pads are far less comfortable than inflatable air mattresses or self inflating pads unless you like sleeping on a very firm mat. Virtually indestructible and light enough to carry anywhere. It boasts a heat reflecting thermacapture surface adding to the effectiveness of heat trapping valleys and soft supportive ridges to deliver the warmth you need for camping in any season. Our award winning sleeping pads sleeping bags and pillows offer the comfort portability and quality you need for your camping and backpacking adventures.

Unfortunately with the extra heat comes a compromise. This lightweight alternative to the ridgerest solar mattress is coated with a layer of our reflective thermacapture technology that redirects radiant heat back to your body to amplify warmth. As the other review points out it is bulky but easily overcome by lashing to the top of one s pack.