The younger me did and I still find it comfortable enough for a few days. It's what I used for years after changing from Z lite and flat CCF in the 2000s
It's actually my second as the first one was replaced under warranty in 2010.
Longest I've used it in recent years was for 6 days. But mainly I just use it for some summer overnighters these days.
Although it isn't near as comfortable as the neoair Xlite SV regular max I have mainly used since 2018.
I like the thermarest prolite short plus a zlite or nemo switchback chopped down to six panels. Lightweight enough, compact and a nice middle ground between full inflatable like a Neo air and just the foam pad by itself. Plus the six panel foam pad makes a nice pad to sit on for breaks during the day. I’ve used this set up for multiple thru hikes and it’s great imo.
I’ve used the thermarest prolite short with six panels of a ccf for multiple thru hikes. I like it and it works well imo. No reason to use a full length ccf tho.
I used just a foam pad on my fist thru and it was perfectly fine warmth wise. I switched because I was getting a lot of hip pain. But I do really dislike the thicker inflatable pads like the Neo air so I use the thermarest pro lite. As a side sleeper I love it and have used that pad for the whole triple crown and then some. I also use the short version as you were thinking. Works great imo. I still carry six panels of a foam pad to sit on during the day and such as well.
I think they maybe don’t make the pro lite anymore but recently saw this cheap version, seems like it’s basically the same thing.
[https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/superlite-25-short-self-inflating-mat/](https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/superlite-25-short-self-inflating-mat/)
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.
After trying pretty much everything, I tried the thermarest prolite XS for fun. For some very strange reasons I sleep very well on such a minimalist pad. And that’s the thinner discontinued version not the prolite plus. I only sleep on my side. Other pad that I really like is an exped 3r size S. The rectangular one.
I bought an older model Prolite to try after seeing his review. I don’t find it as comfortable as an inflatable in some ways, it’s fairly firm. But I like a lot of other things about it more than I expected to. I like how low it is to the ground, so if your arms and shoulders and feet are off it is still comfortable. I like that it’s durable and I’m using it as a frame of sorts in my pack, folded about pack width. It’s very warm, much less mass and volume to have to heat up when it’s cold and you move around on it. It’s a lot like a foam folding pad but with was less bulk and a little additional thickness and softness. I bought a torso length one that’s about 16 ounces which isn’t super light but is reasonable. I think they’re cheap enough to find that if you’re interested in one they are worth a try provided you sleep ok on somewhat firm surfaces.
Looks like the Decathlon Queshua ultralight A100. Now discontinued but you can find for cheap vinted/ebay/leboncoin.
I used the A100 for successive sections of the HRP, and various motorcycle trips. I liked it better than the Thermarest Prolite Short.
The Prolite is slightly heavier, but thicker with a more cushion. But narrower at the shoulder and that's why I preferred the A100.
Way better than an air mattress. You don't feel like floating in a pool, your arms don't fall off, you are not overly elevated such that your quilt is rubbing on the (wet) tent. And the best -you never have to go looking for your pillow. Noise free.
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