Therm-a-Rest

RidgeRest Classic Sleeping Pad

a great choice

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Surprisingly popular on the AT, I wasn't even sure I would carry it when I left home but decided to swap out the pump/inflatable mattress for it and it's been so easy to just unroll it and get comfy! The only downside is getting through some of the narrow spots.

Good for army.

For when you need something bomb proof that has no possibility of letting you down. Serves its purpose perfectly. Not the most advanced or comfortable pad out there but if you want to travel hard and fast and not worry about holes or deflation , give this a try.

Indispensable !!!

I have 2 Ridgerest pads. I use one as extra comfort on top of my yoga mat. Purchased 10 yrs ago Can't live without it!!!!! Use it daily. Pure pleasure. I use the 2nd one, purchased 2 yrs. ago, for comfort, lying on the stone deck of an outdoor pool in the summer. I do not allow it to get wet. I also use one as cushioning to do ankle/leg balance exercises for rehab after a broken ankle. One constructive criticism, the first mat, bought 10 years ago, is shorter than the newer mat. I much prefer the shorter one. Fabulous investment. Joy in my life.

This is my second pad,

This is my second pad, my first is still in the mix after many thousand miles ,but more importantly countless short day hikes which turned into overnighters. I own at least three or four of the latest and greatest mattress pads but as I pack for for my next trek I always grab my pad. I know what to expect and have confidence that I will get a good nights sleep. Since I have been hiking I never used anything but my pad, not counting the old insulate pad from days gone bye.

Works great for the extra

Works great for the extra insulation/cushioning I wanted. Happy that this quality product is still being made.

One of the best for what it is.

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I use it under my inflatable sleeping pad or throw it down for the dogs. Not much to say about these type of foam mats since there is nothing fancy going on here but out of the options this is one of the best. its taken a beating and still going. Ive used it as a sleeping pad, dog mat, rolled up and used as a seat cushion on rocks, a pillow, vestibule door mat and tent footprint on a 1 man tent, if i was a little lighter id try it as a raft.

Owned one before and liked

Owned one before and liked it but have evolved to a big agnes q core deluxe pad however im doing a 242 mile river trip in october and wanted a back up pad should the q core pad experience issues. I have repair kits, but having the ridgerest pad there in addition gives me of mind that no matter what, im protected from the hard cold ground.

Too hard

The size is great, and I'm almost 6', but the sleeping pad is hard. The hard surface combined with ridges makes it even more uncomfortable than if it were smooth. I would have preferred a softer version.

Perfect for bushcraft, backpacking and minimalist car camping!!

I have yet to use it but I will be trying it out soon!!! I have a feeling it will be amazing like all Therm-A-Rest products :).

Prefer older, shorter version

I have had your almost identical Ridgerest mat for about 5 years. I adore everything about it. I use it for yoga/meditation/stretching at home. The new mat is about 6-8 inches longer. Prefer the shorter one.