--- product_id: 767402 title: "Z Lite SOL" brand: "therm-a-rest" price: "1123 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Therm A Rest" url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/767402-z-lite-sol store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # 72 x 20 in compact size R-Value 2.0 insulation 14 oz ultralight weight Z Lite SOL **Brand:** therm-a-rest **Price:** 1123 DH **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Sleep warm, pack light, and own the trail with Z Lite Sol! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Z Lite SOL by therm-a-rest - **How much does it cost?** 1123 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/767402-z-lite-sol) ## Best For - therm-a-rest enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted therm-a-rest brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable & Dependable:** Indestructible closed-cell foam backed by a limited lifetime warranty — built for every adventure. - • **Ultralight & Packable:** Accordion-fold design compresses to 5.5 inches thick for effortless carry and storage. - • **Versatile Camp Essential:** Use solo or as a durable base layer under inflatable pads for enhanced warmth and comfort. - • **Dual-Density Foam Comfort:** Softer top layer cushions, denser bottom insulates and protects against rough terrain. - • **ThermaCapture Warmth Boost:** Reflective coating traps 20% more radiant heat, keeping you cozy on chilly nights. ## Overview The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol is a legendary ultralight closed-cell foam sleeping pad designed for backpackers and mountaineers seeking compact, durable comfort. Featuring a unique accordion fold, reflective ThermaCapture coating, and dual-density foam, it delivers 20% more warmth with just 14 ounces of weight. Its rugged construction and water-resistant design make it a trusted companion for 2-season camping, offering reliable insulation and multi-use versatility backed by a limited lifetime warranty. ## Description desertcart.com Therm-a-Rest's popular Z Lite sleeping pad has been updated for 2012 for improved warmth thanks to an aluminized surface that reflects heat, increasing overall warmth by close to 20%. The company's lightest, most compact closed cell mattress is made of proprietary foam material that's softer on top for improved comfort, and increased density on the bottom for added durability. The mattress's closed cell structure pads and insulates you from the cold ground on your outdoor adventures.Features Advanced Warmth: Thermal reflective barrier sends heat back to your body, increasing warmth Compact Design: Folding design is compact and easy to pack Extra Durable: Virtually indestructible closed-cell foam provides lasting, economical comfort Specifications Closed cell foam with XL polyethylene fill 0.75-inch thickness and 2.6 R-value Made in Seattle, Washington Size S: Ten-ounce weight Measures 20 by 51 inches (W x D) Measures 20 by four by 5.5 inches (W x H x D) when packed Size R: 14-ounce weight Measures 20 by 72 inches (W x D) Measures 20 by five by 5.5 inches (W x H x D) when packed Lifetime Warranty Therm-A-Rest products include a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. About Therm-A-Rest Therm-A-Rest is part of a company named Cascade Designs, started by three friends and former Boeing engineers -- Jim Lea, Neil Anderson, and John Burroughs -- who were laid off from the aeronautics giant in 1971. Outdoor enthusiasts looking for the next great gear idea, they went on to design the world's first self-inflating mattress, the Therm-A-Rest. Today, Cascade Designs remains a private, family-owned company that has grown to be one of the most respected outdoor manufacturers in the world. Product Description The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Foam Camping mattress with reflective heat technology is a warmer spin on the classic Z Lite sleeping pad, trusted choice of campers, backpackers, and mountaineers. The Sol pad has all the features of the original, in addition to a reflective ThermaCapture coating that reflects radiant heat back on the body, increasing overall warmth of the pad by 20 percent (R-Value 2.0; R-value measures the material’s ability to insulate—the higher the R-value, the warmer the pad). Softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for insulation, durability, and protection from rocks and dirt, the proprietary closed-cell foam also features heat-trapping dimples that capture heat for a cozy night’s sleep. Folding accordion-style construction is compact and easily packable for base camp or transporting into the backcountry. The Thermarest Z Lite Sol Foam Sleeping Pad can be used by minimalists as a stand-alone pad, or doubled up with another ground pad or air mattress for an exceptionally good night’s sleep. Available in two sizes: Small measures 47x20 inches (20x4x5.5 inches, folded) and weighs 10 ounces; Regular measures 72x20 inches (20x5x5.5 inches, folded) and weighs 14 ounces. Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty. Made in the USA. Review: This is a solid, reliably, super comfortable bargain. Love it - I've used this mattress on several week-long backpacking trips in both the Appalachian mountains in Pennsylvania and the much more rugged Teton rocky mountain range in Jackson Wyoming. I've had it for the past few years and I haven't had one problem with it yet. Its relatively lightweight, incredibly comfortable, and it takes absolutely no time to pack unlike most other sleeping pads that you have to slowly roll and push the air out of. It helps you break down camp a little bit faster in the morning which is nice when you've got a long trek ahead of you and you want to get on the trail faster. Though I personally own both a small and a large, I usually use the small when I go hiking to cut down on the weight and size of my gear. If you get a small and you're older than 12 your feet will be sticking off the mattress, but it doesn't really make sleeping any less comfortable in my opinion. If it is to bad you can always stick some clothes under your legs to sleep on. Though a $600 dollar nano air mattress will fold up super small and might be a little bit comfier, this sleeping pad is a solid, reliable steal. It beats most 50-100$ pads out there and it comes in at only about $30. If you are just getting in to backpacking, are looking into getting a smaller, easier packing therm-a-rest than the one you have, or even if you just going car-camping, I highly recommend this product to you. If you do get it I would recommend strapping it at the bottom of your pack or under your pack's brain. I have seen people strap it to the front of their pack or to the sides as well, in the end it all comes down to how you have you things packed, what type of pack you have, and personal preference. Review: Multi use; Must have - This is a must have for backcountry campers and has many uses at the campsite itself. Its main use, being a sleeping pad, is phenomenal. You will want to use this pad on top of any inflatable pad you have or over any other pad you might be using that has a lower R Value, this will keep you warmer at night as the higher the R Value the more insulated you are and the R Value stacks if you use another pad. The one I use in conjunction with this is the Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pad. Not only are you kept warmer the Z-Pad distributes your weight on the inflatable pad so you don’t have pressure points. Another use for this pad is as a place to sit around the camp, by the fire, or when in your food prep area. You can leave it fully extended to stretch out or fold it as you see fit for extra padding on your bum. I also use this pad folded in half to stoke my fire, yes, you heard that right, I use the Z-Pad to fan the flames. Just sit safely at the base of your fire and fan to get it going. Of course use your best fire safety judgement. Continuing with uses for this pad are keeping things warm such as pots and cups of warm liquids. If the vessel isn’t scalding in a manner that would burn the pad keep your pots, cups, pans on the pad to trap heat. The weight is nominal if you are not an ultralighter, even you are then just bring this pad and forgo the inflatable pad. The Z-Pad just makes it so much nicer to go camping. ## Features - Lightweight and compact closed-cell foam camping mattress is a durable, dependable, and economical option for sleeping on the ground - Trusted by mountaineers and backpackers for generations, the classic pad features folding accordion-style construction that is compact and easily packable - Reflective ThermaCapture coating and heat-trapping dimples capture radiant heat, increasing overall warmth by 20 percent for an extra cozy night’s sleep (R-Value 2.6) - Sleeping pad foam is softer on the top for comfort, and denser on the bottom for extra insulation, durability, and protection from the ground - Molded foam mattress measures 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5.5 inches folded) and weighs 14 ounces; made in the USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005I6R0WC | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,068 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #7 in Foam Sleeping Mats for Camping | | Brand | Therm-a-Rest | | Brand Name | Therm-a-Rest | | Color | Limon/Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,100 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00040818066706 | | Included Components | Sleeping Pad | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th | | Item Type Name | Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad | | Item Weight | 400 Grams | | Manufacturer | Therm-A-Rest | | Manufacturer Part Number | 040818066706 | | Material | ThermaCapture | | Material Type | ThermaCapture | | Model Number | 040818066706 | | Product Dimensions | 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th | | UPC | 040818066706 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Variety | Closed Cell Foam Pad | | Warranty Description | Limited | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Therm-a-Rest - **Color:** Limon/Silver - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00040818066706 - **Item Weight:** 0.41 Kilograms - **Material:** ThermaCapture - **Product Dimensions:** 72"L x 20"W x 0.75"Th - **UPC:** 040818066706 - **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant ## Images ![Z Lite SOL - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r9o+AP-yL.jpg) ![Z Lite SOL - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412xnVepsYL.jpg) ![Z Lite SOL - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YXZxRxaWL.jpg) ![Z Lite SOL - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41puscSto-L.jpg) ![Z Lite SOL - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HTKdEniJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: This item seems similar to therm-a-rest ridgerest solite (which costs less) - any thoughts about which sleeping pad is better for light use? thanks** A: The Thermarest Ridgerest Solite has R value 2.8 (better) but rolls up into a cylinder while the Thermarest Z-Lite Solite has R value 2.6 but folds up into a rectangular box (easier or more compact). To save about $10 get the Ridgerest. If carrying it outside your backpack consider getting a nylon carry bag to protect it from getting torn up on branches and tree limbs and bushes. **Q: Hello, does this come with the tie down straps?** A: no,it folds like a accordion,I use compression straps on my pack to hold it while hiking in.it is very light and comfortable and reflects heat back towards your sleeping bag. i use this every time i camp or hunt.This year alone i probably have slept on it 30 times,this is my second one i have bought once they get to tore up to use cut the old one up and use it for a camp seat or a glassing pad.....two words "Get One" **Q: Does this pad also insulate from heat?** A: A very curious question. I'll give a guarded yes, but it is best to read the explanation below to understand better. A thermal insulator restricts heat flow from one heat source at a temperature to another at another temperature. The 'ground' might be a cold 50F, and the objective is to restrict the flow of heat from your body, wanting to stay 98.6F. Your clothing acts as insulation, your sleeping bag adds even more with its down or synthetic fill, and your sleeping pad acts to insulate you a bit more. All of these 'restrict' loss of heat from your body. If the total of the 'R' values is too great, your body, acting as a heat source, gets 'hot' and wants to shed heat, first by sweating, then by forcing you to unzip the bag and vent heat. If the total of these 'R' values is too small, your skin temperature drops as body heat flows away to the ground (or cold air), and you first begin to feel cold, then shiver to generate more body heat. Now if the outside temp or air temp is HOT, that's a more usual situation to be concerned about. Let's say were out doors or indoors and the temperature is over 110F. In the context of a sleeping pad and camping, it would mean we have shed the sleeping bag, we have minimal clothing on, we're still sweating, and we're hoping for a breeze to evaporate sweat from our skin to cool our body from the oppressive heat. With respect to a pad like this, we definitely DON'T want to sleep on the reflective side, since that silvered side does reflect some of our body infrared heat back to us, but instead lay on the other side, the yellow pad - that side only acts as a foam cushion for our body. Unfortunately, it does not absorb our sweat, so it feels uncomfortable, not allowing our sweaty body to evaporate the sweat to cool us in any way. So, for example, if we were laying on our pad, yellow side up on a surface at 110F, it would help keep us cooler (at our 98.6F), but we'd still be very uncomfortable laying on that pad, and in that hot air all around. Unfortunately, in a situation where the air temperature is 110F, the best use of this pad to keep your body cooler would be to have someone fan you with the pad to evaporate the sweat on your skin to cool you down. Now if we were hiking in a thermally active area, and we found the ground temperature to be like 150F - really HOT, but not hot enough to 'melt' the pad - we could sit on an insulating pad like this, maybe only opening it to double its folded accordion size to use as a seat, and then the R value would be much higher that way, maybe 5X greater, and you'd find you could sit on that pad setting on the 150F 'ground', and not 'burn' your bottom. If you just laid the pad out normally, you'd find it helped, but not enough not to feel the heat - in that case the 'R' value is just too low to help enough to restrict the heat from the super hot ground to your bottom. You could also cut up this pad or any closed cell pad of 1/2" to 1", and use it as a 'hot pad' to help you pick up a pot of boiling water without burning your hands... in a similar way, you could wrap that pot of boiling water with the pad to keep it hot longer (acting like a Kozy) or with an ice cold drink to keep it cold longer. Remember, however, that the 'R' value isn't that high, and that the pad is only 'restricting' the flow of heat to some degree, so little by little your hands would begin to feel the heat of the hot water. It's about temperature differences and flow: Boiling 212F-98.6F=114F difference; Ice 32F-98.6F=-66F; you'd feel the affect of heat flowing from the boiling water before the chilling flowing from a block of ice using the same thickness of foam to hold (or sit on) these, and how hot or cold your hands (or bottom) would get would depend on how high an 'R' value the pad had to restrict heat flow. **Q: Does it come with a carrying bag?** A: it comes in a thin plastic bag; not a carrying bag, but it could last for a couple trips if you're very careful with it. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a solid, reliably, super comfortable bargain. Love it *by W***Y on May 21, 2016* I've used this mattress on several week-long backpacking trips in both the Appalachian mountains in Pennsylvania and the much more rugged Teton rocky mountain range in Jackson Wyoming. I've had it for the past few years and I haven't had one problem with it yet. Its relatively lightweight, incredibly comfortable, and it takes absolutely no time to pack unlike most other sleeping pads that you have to slowly roll and push the air out of. It helps you break down camp a little bit faster in the morning which is nice when you've got a long trek ahead of you and you want to get on the trail faster. Though I personally own both a small and a large, I usually use the small when I go hiking to cut down on the weight and size of my gear. If you get a small and you're older than 12 your feet will be sticking off the mattress, but it doesn't really make sleeping any less comfortable in my opinion. If it is to bad you can always stick some clothes under your legs to sleep on. Though a $600 dollar nano air mattress will fold up super small and might be a little bit comfier, this sleeping pad is a solid, reliable steal. It beats most 50-100$ pads out there and it comes in at only about $30. If you are just getting in to backpacking, are looking into getting a smaller, easier packing therm-a-rest than the one you have, or even if you just going car-camping, I highly recommend this product to you. If you do get it I would recommend strapping it at the bottom of your pack or under your pack's brain. I have seen people strap it to the front of their pack or to the sides as well, in the end it all comes down to how you have you things packed, what type of pack you have, and personal preference. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Multi use; Must have *by M***A on May 17, 2019* This is a must have for backcountry campers and has many uses at the campsite itself. Its main use, being a sleeping pad, is phenomenal. You will want to use this pad on top of any inflatable pad you have or over any other pad you might be using that has a lower R Value, this will keep you warmer at night as the higher the R Value the more insulated you are and the R Value stacks if you use another pad. The one I use in conjunction with this is the Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pad. Not only are you kept warmer the Z-Pad distributes your weight on the inflatable pad so you don’t have pressure points. Another use for this pad is as a place to sit around the camp, by the fire, or when in your food prep area. You can leave it fully extended to stretch out or fold it as you see fit for extra padding on your bum. I also use this pad folded in half to stoke my fire, yes, you heard that right, I use the Z-Pad to fan the flames. Just sit safely at the base of your fire and fan to get it going. Of course use your best fire safety judgement. Continuing with uses for this pad are keeping things warm such as pots and cups of warm liquids. If the vessel isn’t scalding in a manner that would burn the pad keep your pots, cups, pans on the pad to trap heat. The weight is nominal if you are not an ultralighter, even you are then just bring this pad and forgo the inflatable pad. The Z-Pad just makes it so much nicer to go camping. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic piece of gear *by S***Y on March 22, 2025* Everyone needs this. I don't care if you only sleep outside once a year, you sleep in your car, or if you nap on your workplace floor... you NEED this if you are a hardcore sleeper like me. It's incredibly light, and can be made lighter if you choose to cut it to cut base weight. It can't be popped, and there's no blowing involved. It holds warmth well. It's not flimsy. AND the grooves on the device capture the straps on the bottom of your backpacking pack to prevent sliding. This is ESSENTIAL if you partake in any outdoor activity or sleep in questionable places. Camping, climbing, backpacking, beaching, picnicking, you name it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad - Squeeze Water Filtration System - Teton 20F and 5F Degree Sleeping Bag; Lightweight, Warm Weather Mummy Sleeping Bags for Adults and Kids, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/767402-z-lite-sol](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/767402-z-lite-sol) --- *Product available on Desertcart Morocco* *Store origin: MA* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*