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Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro Sleeping Pad
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A comfortable self-inflating backpacking mattresses, the top-rated Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro sleeping pad provides year-round warmth and plush performance in the backcountry.
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Insulated
Yes
Pad Thickness (in.)
3 inches
- StrataCoreâ„¢ construction delivers an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio with a continuous layer of thermal foam nestled between alternating ridges of air and foam
- 3 in. (7.6 cm) of premium foam are wrapped in ultra-plush stretch knit fabric for self-inflating comfort
- Easy-to-pack StrataCore construction allows the pad to easily compress into a small packed size
- Intuitive and dependable WingLockâ„¢ valve maximizes airflow for easy inflation and quick deflation; wings toggle for one-way inflation to save energy
- Available in multiple sizes, allowing you to pick a length that best suits your adventure needs
- Stuff sack included
Made in USA.
View all Therm-a-Rest Self-inflating Pads| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Open-cell Foam |
| R-Value | 4.4 |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 3 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Side sleeper problem solved
AB885 years ago
Extremely comfortable 'self-inflating' pad.
A good sution for older hikers and side sleepers. Because it is not an a regular air mattress, it doesn't bounce around all night like sleeping on a baloon which air mattresses can do and give you a backache. This is much more stable with a foam core. It still needs about 5 breaths or so to achieve desired firmness. Not an ultralight pad at 1 lb 13oz, but as an older side-sleeper, I was using two pads, air on top of foam, and this compares favorably with that. Also high R value.
AB88
St. Louis, MO.
54 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
A good, but troubled, pad
webnoc3 years ago
Good pad, but the cells delaminated in a bit more than 1 year. Therm-a-Rest has a lifetime warranty, but when I returned to REI (where I had purchased this at full price), I was outside REI's 1 year purchase window (on a lifetime guaranteed product???) so they would not help. I was on my own. I contacted the manufacturer, mailed the defective pad back and, after 12 weeks, I received a replacement.
webnoc
Glastonbury, CT
23 people found this review helpful
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Hiking V
Los Angeles, CA
Supportive, lightweight and compact!
4 years ago
Best sleeping pad I’ve owned! This sleeping pad was perfect. Used it for 3 nights in a row in my car. Was perfect and comfortable. My hips were grateful for the support. And my lungs were grateful for the fact that it’s self inflating. Furthermore, it kept the air in to my perfect support needs throughout the entire trip! Lightweight and compact perfect for traveling!
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
Tom1
Not Well Made
2 years ago
The older Trail Pros were my favorite by far. This newer design isn't good. I've owned three of them and not a single one has lasted for more than a year. The fabric and interior foam come unbonded, turning the mattress into an unusable balloon. Impossible to repair, impossible to sleep on. Exactly what you don't want from camping gear.
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'11"
No, I do not recommend this product
Tim
Southern California
Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro vs Big Agnes RapideSL
2 years ago
Trial testing is complete. Both are comfy, with the Big Agnes RapideSL maybe just edging the Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro on the comfort scale. The Therm-a-Rest is self-inflating vs using a semi-awkward airbag for the Rapide, but the Rapide is easier to deflate and roll up. You can see the obvious size difference when deflated with clear advantage to Rapide. And the Rapide and inflator when stored in bag are 10oz lighter than the Therm-a-Rest. I am keeping the Rapide.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'1"
BelayingBlanch
Boston , MA
BUY THIS MAT!
4 years ago
If you have the Trail Scout and been thinking about an upgrade then you gotta pull the trigger on this mat. I had the Scout for a good ten years and did me well. But this mat blows it out of the water. The wing valve is awesome. It does take a good breath to fill up but doesn't feel like an air mattress. I went with the wide version which adds a little weight but well worth it. Fills up the tent much better. Well worth the money.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
Jeff
Portland
28 degrees
4 years ago
28 degrees snow ice wind rain a perfect night to test my new 3-season ultralite set-up. Therm a rest Trail Pro, Bug Out bivy, a rain tarp, medium weight sleeping bag and me comfortable in one medium weight base layer.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
Lintylint
Side Sleepers Rejoice!
4 years ago
Other sleeping pads designed for backpacking tend to be crinkly, narrow, and exceedingly uncomfortable for the side sleepers among us. The textured stretch knit fabric on top of the pad makes the TrailPro very quiet, soft, and comfortable. Sleeping at high elevations usually means my sleeping pad loses air throughout the night as the temperatures drop. I used the TrailPro for three nights in a row without having to re-inflate. My only real complaint is that it’s a bit bulky for a backpacking pad, but it more than makes up for it in comfort!
Yes , I recommend this product
AB88
St. Louis, MO.
Side sleeper problem solved
5 years ago
Extremely comfortable 'self-inflating' pad. A good sution for older hikers and side sleepers. Because it is not an a regular air mattress, it doesn't bounce around all night like sleeping on a baloon which air mattresses can do and give you a backache. This is much more stable with a foam core. It still needs about 5 breaths or so to achieve desired firmness. Not an ultralight pad at 1 lb 13oz, but as an older side-sleeper, I was using two pads, air on top of foam, and this compares favorably with that. Also high R value.
Yes , I recommend this product
Cole123
San Diego, CA
Survived Kili
4 years ago
I just got back from summiting Kilimanjaro and decided to suck up the weight of this pad for the trip. As a side sleeper, I scourged all the SI pad reviews to find something that wouldn't leave me with bruised hips and would help me to sleep well. This did not disappoint. I had no issues with the self inflation system, no issues with leaks, and no issues with the pad being noisy. The width of the pad is also ideal- I'm sure I'm not the only one who rolls around at night. I truly field tested this pad. Even at altitude it did not fail to inflate. HIGHLY recommend this pad for side sleepers.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
webnoc
Glastonbury, CT
A good, but troubled, pad
3 years ago
Good pad, but the cells delaminated in a bit more than 1 year. Therm-a-Rest has a lifetime warranty, but when I returned to REI (where I had purchased this at full price), I was outside REI's 1 year purchase window (on a lifetime guaranteed product???) so they would not help. I was on my own. I contacted the manufacturer, mailed the defective pad back and, after 12 weeks, I received a replacement.
Age:55–64
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
on_the_horizon
San Francisco, CA
Extremely warm, durable, comfortable
5 years ago
I just completed a week-long road trip through Oregon and Washington where I camped each night. I used this pad every night and have never slept better outside. I usually toss, turn and fidget like crazy on air pads, and am often cold, even when putting a foam pad underneath. Plus they take me forever to blow up. This takes five or so breaths max and even without any extra foam pad under it I slept super warm each night. I did take it backpacking one of the nights and it’s pretty bulky for that. But it snowed overnight and I thanked my lucky stars I had this. I also had my friend’s dog with me in my tent several nights and never worried about her puncturing this when she snuggled up to me. Hands down favorite pad I’ve ever had.
Yes , I recommend this product
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