User Review: Therm-A-Rest RidgeRest
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Price Paid: $15
This is 5/8 inch corrugated closed cell foam pad. I am reviewing the one that is called 3/4 length (and not the Deluxe model). It is 5/8" x 20" x 48" and weighs only 9 ounces. I have many pads but this is my favorite, except in winter when I use the 72" model from Cascade Designs.
It is 100% durable, can't puncture like inflated pads. It is light at 9 ounces and it provides adequate comfort.
I know that is somewhat subjective, but I should say that because of the corrugations, this is much better than the older "blue foam" closed cell foam pads we used to use. It is bulky, but that doesn't bother me at all, I simply strap it on the outside of my backpack. I have used in on frozen ground and it was (just) adequate.
COMFORT TIPS: You will need to inspect the area you sleep on and remove all sticks and stones. If it is quite cold put some clothing under your feet (inside the bag). For me it is the perfect compromise between comfort and weight.
I didn't give it a full 5 stars because inflatable pads are more comfortable, and flat closed cell foam pads can be lighter. For $15 you might want to try this out. I think you will like it if carry weight is of any concern to you.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the RidgeRest at 14 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com | Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad | $19.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Ridgerest Sleeping Pad | $19.95 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw | RidgeRest Sleeping Pad | $17.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 3 purchase options: | Ridge Rest - Short Sleeping Pad | $17.95 | Buy Now |
| Ridge Rest - Regular Sleeping Pad | $22.95 | Buy Now | |
| Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad - Large | $34.95 | Buy Now |
 REI 3 purchase options: | Ridge Rest - Short | $19.95 | Buy Now |
| Ridge Rest - Regular | $24.95 | Buy Now | |
| Ridge Rest - Large | $34.95 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor | Ridge Rest? | $24.95 | Buy Now |
 Mountain Hideaway | Ridgerest Sleeping Pad | $19.95 | Buy Now |
 GearX.com | Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad | $19.95 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek | RidgeRest Mattress | $19.95 | Buy Now |
 Gear for Adventure | Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Closed Cell Sleeping Pad | $19.95 | Buy Now |
 Massey's | Thermarest Ridge Rest Mattress Pad | $24.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS 3 purchase options: | Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad, Small | $19.95 | Buy Now |
| Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad, Regular | $24.95 | Buy Now | |
| Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad, Large | $34.95 | Buy Now |
 Tahoe Mountain Sports 3 purchase options: | Ridge Rest Small | $19.95 | Buy Now |
| Ridge Rest Regular | $24.95 | Buy Now | |
| Ridge Rest Large | $34.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | RidgeRest® Large | $34.95 | Buy Now |
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