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product_id: 767402
title: "Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad"
brand: "therm-a-rest"
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reviews_count: 8
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# R-Value 2.0 insulation Reflective ThermaCapture coating 14 oz ultralight design Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

**Brand:** therm-a-rest
**Price:** KD 30.28
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Sleep warm, pack light, and own every adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad by therm-a-rest
- **How much does it cost?** KD 30.28 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/767402-z-lite-sol-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

- • **Durable & Dependable:** Indestructible closed-cell foam with a limited lifetime warranty—trusted by mountaineers and backpackers for decades.
- • **Ultralight & Compact:** Weighs just 14 oz and folds accordion-style for effortless packability—perfect for the on-the-go professional adventurer.
- • **Versatile Camp Essential:** Use solo for lightweight warmth or layer under inflatable pads for unbeatable insulation and pressure relief.
- • **Dual-Density Foam Comfort:** Softer top layer cushions your body while denser bottom foam insulates and protects against rough terrain.
- • **ThermaCapture Warmth Boost:** Reflective coating traps 20% more radiant heat, keeping you cozy without adding bulk or weight.

## Overview

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol is a legendary ultralight closed-cell foam sleeping pad featuring a compact accordion fold, reflective ThermaCapture coating for 20% extra warmth, and dual-density foam for comfort and durability. Weighing only 14 ounces and measuring 72 x 20 inches, it’s a must-have for millennial professionals who demand reliable, packable comfort on every outdoor excursion.

## Description

The Therm-a-rest Z Lite SOL is a lightweight, compact closed-cell camping mat, perfect for 2-season camping. A favorite among ultralight enthusiasts, it's one of the lightest and most compact options available. Its accordion-style shape with heat-trapping dimples and proprietary foams, softer on top for comfort and denser on the bottom for durability, make it ideal for ultralight warmth, durability, and comfort. The Z Lite SOL features Therm-a-rest's reflective ThermaCapture coating, increasing warmth by nearly 15%. Use it alone or as a protective layer for your inflatable mat.

Review: Multi use; Must have - This is a must have for backcountry campers and has many uses at the campsite itself. Its main use, being a sleeping pad, is phenomenal. You will want to use this pad on top of any inflatable pad you have or over any other pad you might be using that has a lower R Value, this will keep you warmer at night as the higher the R Value the more insulated you are and the R Value stacks if you use another pad. The one I use in conjunction with this is the Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pad. Not only are you kept warmer the Z-Pad distributes your weight on the inflatable pad so you don’t have pressure points. Another use for this pad is as a place to sit around the camp, by the fire, or when in your food prep area. You can leave it fully extended to stretch out or fold it as you see fit for extra padding on your bum. I also use this pad folded in half to stoke my fire, yes, you heard that right, I use the Z-Pad to fan the flames. Just sit safely at the base of your fire and fan to get it going. Of course use your best fire safety judgement. Continuing with uses for this pad are keeping things warm such as pots and cups of warm liquids. If the vessel isn’t scalding in a manner that would burn the pad keep your pots, cups, pans on the pad to trap heat. The weight is nominal if you are not an ultralighter, even you are then just bring this pad and forgo the inflatable pad. The Z-Pad just makes it so much nicer to go camping.
Review: Happy, $$$ well spent!! - This review is based on my purchased item. I did not receive a free review sample or discount for reviewing. Since there's really not much more that can be said for this pad, my review is essentially a Rain and WET condition review. Imagine the worst case scenario and your tent fails in a heavy all night downpour and your tent floor tub fills with water. That was my situation on a recent 2 night camp, where we got 7 inches of heavy rain over 3 days. National weather service issued flash flood warnings in the creek and river gorge areas, which I fortunately was not in. I have never experienced rain this heavy before.. all night, all day, non stop. I had set up my tent in wet sloshy, leafy slush and my tent floor just could not keep it out, even with a blue ground tarp. I had water percolating up through my tent floor, and at the deepest it was about 1/4". I was up all night soaking up water puddles, and wringing them out with my camp towel. I could not sleep a wink, worried all night about waking up in a swimming pool. Despite all that, the Z-lite performed like a champ. I use it in conjunction with a Thermarest Neo-Air Venture, and I deflate the Neo-air so my hips and shoulders just barely avoid bottom-ing out. The Z-lite was just enough elevation up off the soaked floor to keep me completely dry. I have the small Z-lite since I only need to have coverage down to my thighs with the Neo-air giving me sufficient comfort. The Z-lite did absorb water kind of like a sponge though, that would be a little concerning on an extended tent-fail trip. Despite that, my sleeping bag was completely dry, warm and comfy all night. I felt like I was on a raft dingy, floating in a pool of water. I was previously using a Reflect-ix sheet beneath my Neo-air, no doubt that would not have been enough thickness or elevation in this scenario. I am not exactly sure which has a higher "R" value between the reflect-ix and Z-lite, but I felt just as warm. One thing I like about the Z-lite is the increased friction I get with the neo-air. I always had a problem with reflectix sheet being too slick and slippery. My Neo-air would slide off in the middle of the night. The Z-lite is a little more grippy. I still get some slipping and sliding but its manageable. I will probably add some velcro straps though on my next camp out just to make sure the two remain stacked up. The added padding, cushion and comfort is noticeable. If you are contemplating a Z-lite to replace reflect-ix sheet beneath your air pad, go for it. Its added features, comfort and functionality is worth the $$. Its also added redundancy in the event my Neo-air leaks and my patch kit doesn't work.

## 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
- Reflective ThermaCapture coating and heat-trapping dimples capture radiant heat, increasing overall warmth by 20 percent for an extra cozy night’s sleep (R-Value 2.0)
- 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; manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty; made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005I6R0WC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,376 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #12 in Foam Sleeping Mats for Camping |
| Brand | Therm-a-Rest |
| Brand Name | Therm-a-Rest |
| Color | Limon/Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,083) |
| Date First Available | November 16, 2011 |
| Fill Material Type | indestructible closed-cell foam |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00040818066706 |
| Included Components | Sleeping Pad |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 72 x 20 x 0.75 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 22 x 6.5 x 6.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.41 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Therm-A-Rest |
| Material | ThermaCapture |
| Model Name | Z Lite Sol |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 040818066706 |
| Product Dimensions | 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th |
| Size | Regular - 20 x 72" |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
| Style | Regular - 20 X 72 Inches |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 040818066706 |
| Warranty Description | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Therm-a-Rest
- **Color:** Limon/Silver
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00040818066706
- **Item Weight:** 0.41 Kilograms
- **Material:** ThermaCapture
- **Product Dimensions:** 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th
- **UPC:** 040818066706
- **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant

## Images

![Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r9o+AP-yL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This item seems similar to therm-a-rest ridgerest solite (which costs less) - any thoughts about which sleeping pad is better for light use?  thanks**
A: The Thermarest Ridgerest Solite has R value 2.8 (better) but rolls up into a cylinder while the Thermarest Z-Lite Solite has R value 2.6 but folds up into a rectangular box (easier or more compact). To save about $10 get the Ridgerest. If carrying it outside your backpack consider getting a nylon carry bag to protect it from getting torn up on branches and tree limbs and bushes.

**Q: Hello, does this come with the tie down straps?**
A: no,it folds like a accordion,I use compression straps on my pack to hold it while hiking in.it is very light and comfortable and reflects heat back towards your sleeping bag. i use this every time i camp or hunt.This year alone i probably have slept on it 30 times,this is my second one i have bought once they get to tore up to use cut the old one up and use it for a camp seat or a glassing pad.....two words "Get One"

**Q: Does this pad also insulate from heat?**
A: A very curious question.  I'll give a guarded yes, but it is best to read the explanation below to understand better.
   A thermal insulator restricts heat flow from one heat source at a temperature to another at another temperature. The 'ground' might be a cold 50F, and the objective is to restrict the flow of heat from your body, wanting to stay 98.6F.    Your clothing acts as insulation, your sleeping bag adds even more  with its down or synthetic fill, and your sleeping pad acts to insulate you a bit more. All of these 'restrict' loss of heat from your body. If the total of the 'R' values is too great, your body, acting as a heat source, gets 'hot' and wants to shed heat, first by sweating, then by forcing you to unzip the bag and vent heat. If the total of these 'R' values is too small, your skin temperature drops as body heat flows away to the ground (or cold air), and you first begin to feel cold, then shiver to generate more body heat.  
   Now if the outside temp or air temp is HOT, that's a more usual situation to be concerned about. Let's say were out doors or indoors and the temperature is over 110F. In the context of a sleeping pad and camping, it would mean we have shed the sleeping bag, we have minimal clothing on, we're still sweating, and we're hoping for a breeze to evaporate sweat from our skin to cool our body from the oppressive heat.  With respect to a pad like this, we definitely DON'T want to sleep on the reflective side, since that silvered side does reflect some of our body infrared heat back to us, but instead lay on the other side, the yellow pad - that side only acts as a foam cushion for our body. Unfortunately, it does not absorb our sweat, so it feels uncomfortable, not allowing our sweaty body to evaporate the sweat to cool us in any way. So, for example, if we were laying on our pad, yellow side up on a surface at 110F, it would help keep us cooler (at our 98.6F), but we'd still be very uncomfortable laying on that pad, and in that hot air all around.  Unfortunately, in a situation where the air temperature is 110F, the best use of this pad  to keep your body cooler would be to have someone fan you with the pad to evaporate the sweat on your skin to cool you down.
   Now if we were hiking in a thermally active area, and we found the ground temperature to be like 150F - really HOT, but not hot enough to 'melt' the pad - we could sit on an insulating pad like this, maybe only opening it to double its folded accordion size to use as a seat, and then the R value would be much higher that way, maybe 5X greater, and you'd find you could sit on that pad setting on the 150F 'ground', and not 'burn' your bottom. If you just laid the pad out normally, you'd find it helped, but not enough not to feel the heat - in that case the 'R' value is just too low to help enough to restrict the heat from the super hot ground to your bottom. 
   You could also cut up this pad or any closed cell pad of 1/2" to 1", and use it as a 'hot pad' to help you pick up a pot of boiling water without burning your hands... in a similar way, you could wrap that pot of boiling water with the pad to keep it hot longer (acting like a Kozy) or with an ice cold drink to keep it cold longer. Remember, however, that the 'R' value isn't that high, and that the pad is only 'restricting' the flow of heat to some degree, so little by little your hands would begin to feel the heat of the hot water. It's about temperature differences and flow: Boiling 212F-98.6F=114F difference; Ice 32F-98.6F=-66F; you'd feel the affect of heat flowing from the boiling water before the chilling flowing from a block of ice using the same thickness of foam to hold (or sit on) these, and how hot or cold your hands (or bottom) would get would depend on how high an 'R' value the pad had to restrict heat flow.

**Q: Does it come with a carrying bag?**
A: it comes in a thin plastic bag; not a carrying bag, but it could last for a couple trips if you're very careful with it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Multi use; Must have
*by M***A on May 17, 2019*

This is a must have for backcountry campers and has many uses at the campsite itself. Its main use, being a sleeping pad, is phenomenal. You will want to use this pad on top of any inflatable pad you have or over any other pad you might be using that has a lower R Value, this will keep you warmer at night as the higher the R Value the more insulated you are and the R Value stacks if you use another pad. The one I use in conjunction with this is the Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pad. Not only are you kept warmer the Z-Pad distributes your weight on the inflatable pad so you don’t have pressure points. Another use for this pad is as a place to sit around the camp, by the fire, or when in your food prep area. You can leave it fully extended to stretch out or fold it as you see fit for extra padding on your bum. I also use this pad folded in half to stoke my fire, yes, you heard that right, I use the Z-Pad to fan the flames. Just sit safely at the base of your fire and fan to get it going. Of course use your best fire safety judgement. Continuing with uses for this pad are keeping things warm such as pots and cups of warm liquids. If the vessel isn’t scalding in a manner that would burn the pad keep your pots, cups, pans on the pad to trap heat. The weight is nominal if you are not an ultralighter, even you are then just bring this pad and forgo the inflatable pad. The Z-Pad just makes it so much nicer to go camping.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy, $$$ well spent!!
*by G***. on October 29, 2016*

This review is based on my purchased item. I did not receive a free review sample or discount for reviewing. Since there's really not much more that can be said for this pad, my review is essentially a Rain and WET condition review. Imagine the worst case scenario and your tent fails in a heavy all night downpour and your tent floor tub fills with water. That was my situation on a recent 2 night camp, where we got 7 inches of heavy rain over 3 days. National weather service issued flash flood warnings in the creek and river gorge areas, which I fortunately was not in. I have never experienced rain this heavy before.. all night, all day, non stop. I had set up my tent in wet sloshy, leafy slush and my tent floor just could not keep it out, even with a blue ground tarp. I had water percolating up through my tent floor, and at the deepest it was about 1/4". I was up all night soaking up water puddles, and wringing them out with my camp towel. I could not sleep a wink, worried all night about waking up in a swimming pool. Despite all that, the Z-lite performed like a champ. I use it in conjunction with a Thermarest Neo-Air Venture, and I deflate the Neo-air so my hips and shoulders just barely avoid bottom-ing out. The Z-lite was just enough elevation up off the soaked floor to keep me completely dry. I have the small Z-lite since I only need to have coverage down to my thighs with the Neo-air giving me sufficient comfort. The Z-lite did absorb water kind of like a sponge though, that would be a little concerning on an extended tent-fail trip. Despite that, my sleeping bag was completely dry, warm and comfy all night. I felt like I was on a raft dingy, floating in a pool of water. I was previously using a Reflect-ix sheet beneath my Neo-air, no doubt that would not have been enough thickness or elevation in this scenario. I am not exactly sure which has a higher "R" value between the reflect-ix and Z-lite, but I felt just as warm. One thing I like about the Z-lite is the increased friction I get with the neo-air. I always had a problem with reflectix sheet being too slick and slippery. My Neo-air would slide off in the middle of the night. The Z-lite is a little more grippy. I still get some slipping and sliding but its manageable. I will probably add some velcro straps though on my next camp out just to make sure the two remain stacked up. The added padding, cushion and comfort is noticeable. If you are contemplating a Z-lite to replace reflect-ix sheet beneath your air pad, go for it. Its added features, comfort and functionality is worth the $$. Its also added redundancy in the event my Neo-air leaks and my patch kit doesn't work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a solid, reliably, super comfortable bargain. Love it
*by W***Y on May 21, 2016*

I've used this mattress on several week-long backpacking trips in both the Appalachian mountains in Pennsylvania and the much more rugged Teton rocky mountain range in Jackson Wyoming. I've had it for the past few years and I haven't had one problem with it yet. Its relatively lightweight, incredibly comfortable, and it takes absolutely no time to pack unlike most other sleeping pads that you have to slowly roll and push the air out of. It helps you break down camp a little bit faster in the morning which is nice when you've got a long trek ahead of you and you want to get on the trail faster. Though I personally own both a small and a large, I usually use the small when I go hiking to cut down on the weight and size of my gear. If you get a small and you're older than 12 your feet will be sticking off the mattress, but it doesn't really make sleeping any less comfortable in my opinion. If it is to bad you can always stick some clothes under your legs to sleep on. Though a $600 dollar nano air mattress will fold up super small and might be a little bit comfier, this sleeping pad is a solid, reliable steal. It beats most 50-100$ pads out there and it comes in at only about $30. If you are just getting in to backpacking, are looking into getting a smaller, easier packing therm-a-rest than the one you have, or even if you just going car-camping, I highly recommend this product to you. If you do get it I would recommend strapping it at the bottom of your pack or under your pack's brain. I have seen people strap it to the front of their pack or to the sides as well, in the end it all comes down to how you have you things packed, what type of pack you have, and personal preference.

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