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Therm-a-Rest Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad vs Z Lite Sol

The two weigh the same — weight will not decide this one.

Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad lists for $10.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad

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Z Lite Sol

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest

Z Lite Sol

Therm-a-Rest

Weight
14.5 oz
14.5 oz
MSRP
$49.95
$49.95–$59.95
R-value
1.7
2

Questions this comparison answers

Which has the lower list price, the Therm-a-Rest Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad or the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol?
Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad lists for $10.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Therm-a-Rest Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad

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“The Original Z Lite closed cell foam pad remains a top choice for anyone seeking essential, virtually indestructible comfort with an absolute minimum of weight.”
Full specs and prices for the Original Z Lite™ Sleeping Pad →

Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol

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“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 →

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