Ultralight Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

In 1971, a mix of unemployed Boeing engineers, a leaky foam gardening pad, and the dream of better nights under the stars came together to change how we experience the outdoors forever. This led to the formation of Cascade Designs in 1972, and the introduction of the Therm-a-Rest Standard 3/4, the world's first self-inflating sleeping pad.

Cascade Designs is committed to providing the best possible solutions in outdoor comfort while maintaining a vigilant eye on their environmental footprint. This commitment extends from smaller initiatives, like repurposing die-cut foams to make their Compressible Pillows, to a broad, global awareness of their supply chain's impact.

One of Cascade Designs' longest-standing initiatives has been a commitment to making their products "In Market." This has enabled them to greatly reduce the length and complication of their supply chain, resulting in better service and a smaller global footprint.

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Camping mattress is the classic sleeping pad, trusted by campers, backpackers, and mountaineers for generations. The compact, durable, and lightweight closed-cell foam mattress features folding accordion-style construction, making it easily packable for base camp or transporting into the backcountry.

Designed with dimples in the padding to capture and trap heat, the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Sleeping Pad ensures a cushioned and cozy night's sleep, even in cold conditions (R-Value 1.7). The sleeping pad foam is softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for extra insulation, durability, and protection from the ground.

Cascade Designs' founders' mission was simple: create a better way to sleep outside, because when you rest better, you play better. Their ingenuity and vision in 1972 led to the creation of the first self-inflating sleeping pad. Today, the company is still working towards the same mission, crafting the best sleeping pads and bags on the market, giving explorers a better way to camp and better adventures tomorrow.

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Camping Mattress is a lightweight and compact closed-cell foam camping mattress, a durable, dependable, and economical option for sleeping on the ground. Trusted by mountaineers and backpackers for generations, this classic pad measures 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5.5 inches folded) and weighs 14 ounces, made in the USA.

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