Reviewed by csmcgranahan on Nov 19, 2005
After using a foam pad for years I broke down and bought this one last year. I have found it very comfortable. It is very light weight and packs down very small into the optional stuff sack.

After my last backpacking/camping trip I actually found it hard to sleep for a few nights in my bed. It somehow didn't feel as comfortable as my Therm-a-rest and sleeping bag!

Similar Products Used: Various open and closed cell foam pads.

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Reviewed by IceMonkey on Aug 02, 2005
I've had this for a couple of years now, and its brilliant. Its very light, rolls up really small and is very hard wearing. I recently used it to bivy on a small rock ledge which was potentially going to be a long uncomfortable night. It performed really well. The material on the bottom is very hard wearing, and wasn't even marked by the rocks, where as my friend picked up a puncture on his older model without that material.

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Reviewed by Scott M. on Aug 18, 2004
I came back to this Thermarest after a long departure from their products and I wonder what took me so long. This is lightweight and compact - perfect for that fast, light trip - yet not sacrificing on comfort and insulation. I'd even take this on a long distance journey and be plenty comfortable. Non slip surface works pretty good and it easily packs back in its stuff sack when done.

Similar Products Used: A variety of open/closed cell products and the very first issue by Thermarest about 25 years (?) ago.

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Reviewed by Alan Ellis on Mar 04, 2004
If you are into super lightweight gear, this is the pad for you. It has the weight of a closed-cell foam pad but with the comfort of a self-inflating pad. Also, it rolls up very small, about half the size of a Thermarest Ultra-lite. Until now, the Ultra-lite was the lightest self-inflater, but now the new Prolite 3 and 4 are the lightest. It's a little pricey, but to me, comfort is worth it. It also has a nice anti-sliding surface which will keep you on top of it all night.

Similar Products Used: Thermarest Ultra-lite, Ridgerest

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Reviewed by Wilbur on Nov 14, 2005
When this puppy is rolled up and ready to be stowed it's hard to believe it's a sleeping pad. This pad is what ultralight packing is all about. Very nice in the summer, but for colder weather go with the Prolite 4. I've had three Therm-A-Rest pads and they are all in great shape after years. Great products.