Therm-a-Rest
Z Lite™ SOL Sleeping Pad - Blue / Silver / Small
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$49.95
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Overview
A mainstay of thru-hikers and minimalists, the Z Lite SOL is a virtually indestructible closed cell foam sleeping pad with a reflective coating for added warmth.
Specs
- Brand
- Therm-a-Rest
- Weight
- not published by the manufacturer
- Dimensions
- not published by the manufacturer
Weight vs. category
100% lighter than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the sleeping pads in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Price
- $49.95
- Cheaper than 74% of 23 priced · #5 cheapest
- -23% vs the median $64.49
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear GVP Foam Donut at $6.00 — $43.95 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$49.95