Thermarest Ridgerest Solar Camping Mat

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.

Thermarest ridgerest solar camping mat.

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. The ridgerest solar is our warmest thickest and most comfortable foam mattress. 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. 4 0 out of 5 stars the only mat to buy for cold weather camping.

Fantastic for cold weather camping you can literally feel your body heat being reflected back. 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. Thermarest ridge rest solar sleeping pad. This year the ridgerest gets a well deserved facelift.

Reviewed in the united kingdom on march 18 2016. It is quite comfortable and does an excellent job of keeping you warm and dry during most camping adventures. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Our award winning sleeping pads sleeping bags and pillows offer the comfort portability and quality you need for your camping and backpacking adventures.

10 warmer than the previous ridge rest the therm a rest solar sleeping pad features an aluminized surface to reflect body heat for a boost in warmth and comfort. As the other review points out it is bulky but easily overcome by lashing to the top of one s pack. 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. Virtually indestructible and light enough to carry anywhere. Offering a better night under the stars we ve been responsibly crafting the best camp gear since 1972. Winter campers and mountaineers have long relied on its no fail durability to provide a barrier against cold snow.

Unfortunately with the extra heat comes a compromise. Supportive peaks and heat trapping valleys provide essential 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.