Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad vs Z Lite Sol

Z Lite Sol is the lighter of the two by 5 g (0.2 oz).

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

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

NEMO

Z Lite Sol

Therm-a-Rest

Weight
14.6 oz
14.5 oz
MSRP
$59.95
$59.95
R-value
2
2.0
Price per ounce
$4.10/oz
$4.15/oz
Retailers
1
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Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

With Switchback, NEMO has redefined the classic closed-cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry-leading packed size. This pad features hexagonal nodes molded with dual-density Axiotomic foam to create Hypnoelastic zones that conform to your body in a perfect balance of comfort and support. Rectangular, 72 by 20 inches in the Regular size, and it folds rather than inflates.

Full specs and prices for the Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

Z Lite Sol

Accordion-fold foam at R-2.0 and 14.5 oz. It is bulky, it is not plush, and it is the pad that still works on night nine when everything else has developed a slow leak.

Full specs and prices for the Z Lite Sol