Therm-A-Rest ProLite 3

Therm-A-Rest ProLite 3

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 8 Trailspace users

Description

The ProLite 3 is a self-inflating sleeping pad made by Therm-A-Rest. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Therm-A-Rest Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad (Spring 2008) The ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad by Therm-A-Rest is the lightest, most compact 3-season mattress. Specifications (size regular): Weight: 13 oz. / 370 g Rolled Size: 11 x 3.4 in (28 x 9 cm) R-Value: 2.3 Thickness: 1.0 in. (2.5 cm) Uses: Engineered for 3-season backpacking, mountaineering, bike camping, and boat touring. Features: Ultralight: Innovative new materials reduce weight by 25% Compact: Die-cut foam allows for smallest roll size ever Nonslip: Super-grip bottom keeps mattress from slipping"

From RockCreek:
"The Therm-A-Rest ProLite 3 is the lightest, most compressible three-season self-inflating mattress ever. A lightweight mattress that is engineered for 3-season backpacking, mountaineering, bike camping and boat touring. Innovative materials and a new shape reduce overall weight by 25%. The tapered and ergonomic design rolls up to the size of a bread loaf for easy carrying."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Thermarest ProLite 3 from Cascade Design: The lightest, most compact mattress ever. Engineered for 3-season backpacking, mountaineering, bike camping, and boat touring. Ultralight: Innovative new materials reduce weight by 25%. Compact: Die-cut foam allows for smallest roll size ever. Nonslip: Super-grip bottom keeps mattress from slipping. Weight Length Width Thickness Prolite 3 Regular 1 lb 4 oz 72" 20" 1""

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The lightest, most compact mattress ever. Engineered for 3-season backpacking, mountaineering, and bike and boat touring. Ultralight: Innovative new..."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by Garrison, Dec 23, 2007

"A good balance between weight, size and comfort. Inflates easily, rolls up easily, just thick enough that I don't feel the ground, but I'm only 63kg. Heavier guys might find it too thin, and not suitable to sub zero climates either.

Not giving it a full 5 stars cause:
1: the valve feels flimsy and spins freely when unscrewed."

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rated 5 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by AnneMarie, Feb 13, 2007

"I love this tiny ground pad! I have the short version. This has all but replaced my original, full length therm-a-rest. In the summers I trip lead and live in my camping gear. When packing lots of gear for groups and dealing with kids' excessively large sleeping bags it is great to have small gear of my own."

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rated 5 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by beve79, Jan 28, 2007

"Lightweight, compact, and comfy!

This pad is tough too. My friend put a set of car keys under and we laid on the pad and didn't feel a thing. Worth the price and and easy to use/pack."

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rated 5 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by IcySmooth52, Aug 15, 2006

"A piece of equipment too many take for granted, a good sleeping pad can mean the difference from remembering a mountain as beautiful or just a piece of rock. All of Therm-A-Rest's pads are wonderful as long as you choose the right one for you. The ProLite 3 is no exception being durable, a well-thought design and comfortable."

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rated 4 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by Meredith, Jun 18, 2006

"I used this pad on my 800 mile bike trip from Seattle to San Fransisco, and I liked it very much. It fit very well onto my bike, and was much lighter than the sleeping pads my peers carried. I loved that it was a full length pad, that was short enough to accomadate my 5'2" frame without the extra 6" for me to carry around."

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rated 5 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by hlevieux, Jun 10, 2006

"Buy this pad! It is very comfortable, warm on colder nights, and commpressible. I have had mine for two months and already I'm in love with it. Great bag!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by IcySmooth52, Apr 04, 2006

"Awesome pad! Rolled up it's only a little bigger than a Nalgene bottle and unrolled it doesn’t leave your feet hanging over the edge. Don't think you're sacrificing much comfort with its minimal weight either."

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rated 4 of 5 stars ProLite 3
Reviewed by Wilbur, Nov 14, 2005

"When this puppy is rolled up and ready to be stowed it's hard to believe it's a sleeping pad. This pad is what ultralight packing is all about. Very nice in the summer, but for colder weather go with the Prolite 4. I've had three Therm-A-Rest pads and they are all in great shape after years. Great products."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the ProLite 3 at 12 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad (Spring 2008)$74.95Buy Now
Women's Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad (Spring 2008)$84.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad$74.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Therm-A-Rest Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad$59.96Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad (Women's)$71.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad$74.95Buy Now

REI
3 purchase options:
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad - Short$74.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad - Regular$84.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad - Women's Regular$84.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
2 purchase options:
Therm-A-Rest? Prolite 3?$84.95Buy Now
Women's Therm-A-Rest ProLite 3$84.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
ProLite 3$74.95Buy Now
Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad - Women's$84.95Buy Now

Massey's
Thermarest ProLite 3 Mattress Pad$74.49Buy Now

EMS
3 purchase options:
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pads, Short$74.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pads, Women's$79.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Sleeping Pads, Regular$84.95Buy Now

Beyond Outside
3 purchase options:
ProLite 3 Small$69.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Women's Regular$69.95Buy Now
ProLite 3 Regular$79.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Prolite 3 Air Mattress$74.95Buy Now
Prolite 3 - Women's$84.95Buy Now

GearTrade
Prolite 3 Sleeping Pad Womens Regular (Closeout)$51.57Buy Now

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