Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Deluxe Sleeping Pad

 Brand : Therm-a-Rest
Item : CAS0247
The RidgeRest Deluxe is Therm-a-Rest's thickest, warmest, and most comfortable closed-cell sleeping pad. Perfect for snow-bound winter camping, the RidgeRest Deluxe insulates you from the ground without having to use body heat to keep air warm underneath your sleeping bag. The classic, unique ridged design is softer and warmer than traditionally-designed flat foam pads. And of course, closed-cell foam pads are next to indestructible, so you'll have this pad for years to come.
Price: $29.95
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Product Reviews
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Deluxe Sleeping Pad



Closed-cell foam still reigns as king of sleeping pads
As a proud owner of both a Ridge Rest and an inflatable Therm-a-rest, I'd like to give a shout out to the traditional closed-cell foam pad. I'm no exception to the rule, I'm getting old and my bones and back creak when I get up after a night on the ground, so I still tote my inflatable around on occasion, but here's the goods on a Ridge Rest: these sleeping pads are the lightest weight around; they don't absorb water; no patching/repairs needed; pads double as excellent emergency first aid supplies when bulky padding/braces are in demand; this pad keeps you warm even in the coldest conditions (no air to heat up underneath my body); absorbs minor inconsistencies on the ground like divots and pebbles. Hands down, Ridge Rests provide the best bang for your buck.


definitely a compromise
The question you have to ask yourself is, “Do I want to be comfortable hiking or do I want to be comfortable sleeping.” I chose the former when I headed out to hike the AT. I decided that saving money and weight were more important than having the super comfy sleep setup. I'm glad I did. These pads aren't all that comfortable but they weigh almost nothing, cost very little, and are fine swinging around on the back of a backpack rather than inside it. I got used to slightly uncomfortable sleeping pretty easily and I think the payoff was worth it.


a classic--great for beginners
This was the first sleeping pad I ever bought and it continues to be a key part of my gear closet. The Ridge Rest is super lightweight, is easy to pack (In the cavernous backpack I surround the inside with the ridge rest to have the pack keep shape), and has come in handy with an Achilles injury (just cut off a corner for a heel lift!) I have finally purchased an inflatable, but they work together to make a pad system, not one or the other. This pad is super affordable, even though it isn't quite as luxurious as an inflatable--it does the job for a third of the price.


Closed Cell performance
After using the Thermarest R4 for two seasons and the Ridge Rest for one. I am sold on the ridge rest for winter ascents. Warmer overall because it keeps you off the snow. Insulation to weight factor seems to be more favorable. No inflation worries. The only down side is the bulk which must be carried on the out side of pack. I will deal with that and consider it worth it for the added comfort.


2nd time around
Since I lost mine to a friend I decided to buy another, it had never let me down and provides a little extra comfort than hard ground. It’s not the most comfortable out there, but it gets the job done and that’s what matters to me.




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