Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite
For big-and-tall types, this pad will offer you a comfortable and good night of sleep.
Brand: Therm-a-Rest
Model: Z-Lite (Regular)
[best for big guys]
Many campers find an inflatable air-tube pad a bit tricky to stay on all night; they tend to bounce off. (Hint: Blow it about 75-percent full to reduce the rebound effect.) For big-and-tall types, the problem is magnified, because they’re often stuck sleeping on a slab that’s already too short and/or narrow.
Enter this gloriously mammoth mat, on which our 6’6” editor-in-chief has been getting such good sleep that he doesn’t mind carrying the extra 13 ounces compared to Nemo’s standard 72-inch air mat. It inflates in about 90 seconds via an integrated foot pump, but there’s no insulation; our tester says his comfort tipping point is about 40°F (NEMO also makes an XL version of its Cosmo Insulated; it’s six ounces and $20 more). $160; 2 lbs. 1 oz.; 80” x 30” x 3”; nemoequipment.com
The lightest and most compact closed-cell pad available from Therm-a-Rest. Dual foam design is softer on top for more comfort and denser on the bottom, providing better durability. I’ts the best choice if you’re seeking sleep-anywhere, on-anything durability and comfort. R-Value: 2.2