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product_id: 1638304
title: "Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad"
brand: "therm-a-rest"
price: "€ 140.50"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Therm A Rest"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1638304-z-lite-original-camping-and-backpacking-sleeping-pad
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
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# 72 x 20 in compact size R-Value 1.7 heat retention 14 oz ultra-lightweight Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

**Brand:** therm-a-rest
**Price:** € 140.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Sleep Warm, Pack Light, Conquer More 🏕️

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad by therm-a-rest
- **How much does it cost?** € 140.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1638304-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

- • **Trusted Legacy:** A go-to for mountaineers and backpackers for decades, made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty.
- • **Thermal Dimple Tech:** Special dimples trap heat, delivering cozy warmth even on chilly nights with an R-Value of 1.7.
- • **Dual-Density Comfort:** Softer top foam cushions your body while denser bottom foam insulates and protects from rough terrain.
- • **Compact Accordion Fold:** Innovative folding design packs down to 20 x 5.5 inches, saving precious backpack space.
- • **Pack Light, Sleep Right:** Weighing just 14 ounces, this pad is your ultimate lightweight companion for every adventure.

## Overview

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Original is a durable, closed-cell foam sleeping pad designed for backpackers and mountaineers seeking lightweight, compact, and reliable ground insulation. Measuring 72 x 20 inches and weighing only 14 ounces, its accordion fold design and heat-trapping dimples provide warmth (R-Value 1.7) and comfort on rugged terrain. Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty, it’s a proven classic for outdoor enthusiasts.

## Description

desertcart.com : Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Original Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad, Coyote/Grey : Foam Sleeping Pads : Sports & Outdoors

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00453NA1E |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,205 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #12 in Foam Sleeping Mats for Camping |
| Brand Name | Therm-a-Rest |
| Color | Coyote/Grey |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,200) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00040818023020 |
| Included Components | Camping Pad |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th |
| Item Type Name | Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Cascade Designs Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2302_Coyote/Gray_One Size |
| Material Type | Closed-cell foam |
| Model Number | 040818023020 |
| UPC | 040818023020 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Variety | Closed Cell Foam Pad |
| Warranty Description | limited lifetime |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Therm-a-Rest
- **Color:** Coyote/Grey
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00040818023020
- **Item Weight:** 0.5 Kilograms
- **Material:** Closed-cell foam
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Number of Packs:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th
- **UPC:** 040818023020
- **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)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## 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.

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*Store origin: BE*
*Last updated: 2026-06-19*