Therm-a-Rest - ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad

But it’s logical and functional. I can’t recall exactly if I had a foam pad on the pct, but I’ve done the cdt, azt, and at all with a thermarest prolite(far more durable) and six panels of an accordion pad.

I’ve had a ton of success with the thermarest prolite. I used the regular length for the pct, short version for the cdt, azt, and at. No issues on the pct or cdt, did get a hole on the azt. But I set up in the dark right on a pokey plant so my bad on that one. On the at a baffle popped but it didn’t make the pad unusable, just a little annoying. Slept with it like that for the last few weeks of trail.

I’ve used a thermarest prolite short for multiple thru hikes. It only goes to a little past my knees. I’m a 6’2” guy and it’s great, I have no desire for a full length pad.

I use a thermarest prolite short with 6 panels of a switchback.

Thermarest pro lite short with six panels of a foam pad. Perfect balance between inflatable and durability. I’ve used this set up for the cdt, azt, and at. Used the full length version of the prolite for the pct. Only leak I ever had was on the azt when I accidentally set up on a prickly plant so no pad would survive that.

My neoair xlites are going strong after 5years plus; my old thermorest prolite 3 shorty (older and heavier) is out of the regular rotation but is 20+yrs old and still works great no patches. Closed cell foam doesn't pop!

shoots, I have an OG prolite short and my LP lists it at 13.2. I might need to re-weigh to verify and possibly make myself a new one if you got yours down to 10.5. the self-inflating torso pads have been one of the few things I can catch some Z's on.

yes. mine is 1". it's wild that your's is thicker and lighter. I also use 6 panels of z-lite under mine as well. it's a heavy setup, but it's the only thing I've found that gives me relatively comfortable sleep. I can't do inflatables.

I used to do the 3/4 length prolite before the fancy pads go popular. I was warm enough but I wasn’t comfortable. I used to put my feet on my backpack.

This is subjective. For me, yes, an inflatable pad is worth it for better sleep quality. Foam pads just don't work for me. In your case, you report that you already sleep fine on a foam pad so why not just stick with it? Regarding durability of an inflatable, yes it's likely lower but you may be able to patch it and still worth it for sleep quality. I did get a leak in my NeoAir but I set up camp in a reasonable spot and was able to put my pack under it and it was ok. Patched it when I got home. The hot ticket item for me is actually the short Prolite. Very similar weight to my old NeoAir, bit more durable, adequate ground insulation, and still has a bit of foam. Takes up more space but still fits in my packs with usual loadouts.

Light weight, durability, warranty coverage and customer service. I’ve got over 200 nights on my current ThermaRest Neo Air without a single leak or issue whatsoever. Heck, I still have 2 original self-inflating ThermaRests from the early 90s that still hold air just fine.

This happened to me and as far as I know the pads have been discontinued. Was a pretty nice thing while it lasted but I think your better off with thermarest.

How many nights have you used it? Wanted to get one but saw reports of delamination that created a huge bubble at the center of the pad. Got lucky and found a prolite xs so I didn’t buy it myself. 

Nice mod. I got lucky and found a XS prolite like a month ago. 267g. Like new. It’s really so much more comfortable than the ccf pads and even a neoair (for me). 

Yeah it’s the discontinued xs version. Not the plus like you have. 

Yeah thermarest should definitely bring them back. I actually prefer the thinner version. I sleep on my side and it’s just thick enough to no hurt my hips but not too thick that it creates a big gab when for example a leg goes outside of the pad and rests on the floor. Had this issue with my xs uberlite. 

When I was younger I got a 3/4 length therma rest sleeping pad for a backpacking trip to save on weight. It worked it was fine for the trip, I'm really short anyway and didn't notice. 12 years later I used it again and let my bf use the full body one because he had never gone real camping before. Oh man, I can sleep through a lot and pretty easily. That was the most uncomfortable I've been in years sleeping on the ground. Get one. You'll regret it.

Depends how you sleep. I sleep on my side, with my knees curled up. I use a 3/4 length thermarest and I'm totally comfortable. I spend my nights battling with my pillow, though.