Therm-a-Rest ZLite SOL Foam Sleep Pad vs Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest ZLite SOL Foam Sleep Pad is the lighter of the two by 65 g (2.3 oz).

Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad lists for $11.45 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad costs less: $2.85/oz against $4.13/oz.

Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

Therm-a-Rest ZLite SOL Foam Sleep Pad

Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Klymit

Weight
14.0 oz
16.3 oz
MSRP
$57.95
$46.50
R-value
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1.3 (warm-weather use)
Price per ounce
$4.13/oz
$2.85/oz
Retailers
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Therm-a-Rest ZLite SOL Foam Sleep Pad

Sleep soundly under the stars with Therm-a-Rest’s Z Lite SOL—the go-to choice for ultralight backpackers who demand comfort, durability, and simplicity. This. 75-inch (2 cm), closed-cell foam pad features an accordion-style fold for easy packing and a reflective ThermaCapture™ coating to boost warmth on chilly nights.

Full specs and prices for the Therm-a-Rest ZLite SOL Foam Sleep Pad →

Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad

An inflatable sleeping pad using Klymit's V-shaped baffle pattern, 2.5 inches thick and a wide 23 inches across, packing to about the size of a water bottle. Budget backpackers carry it because it delivers a light, packable, comfortable summer pad at roughly half the price of the big-name inflatables.

Full specs and prices for the Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad →

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