Lightweight Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad

In 1971, a mix of unemployed Boeing engineers, a leaky foam gardening pad, and the dream of better nights under the stars came together to change how we experience the outdoors forever. This led to the formation of Cascade Designs in 1972, and the company began selling the Therm-a-Rest Standard 3/4 – the world's first self-inflating sleeping pad. The rest, as they say, is history.

Cascade Designs is committed to providing the best possible solutions in outdoor comfort while keeping a vigilant eye on their environmental footprint. From repurposing die-cut foams to make their Compressible Pillows to a broad, global awareness of their supply chain's impact, the company has been dedicated to minimizing its environmental footprint.

One of Cascade Designs' longest-standing initiatives has been a commitment to making their products "In Market". This initiative has enabled them to greatly reduce the length and complication of their supply chain, resulting in better service and a smaller global footprint.

The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Camping mattress is the classic sleeping pad, trusted by campers, backpackers, and mountaineers for generations. The compact, durable, and lightweight closed-cell foam mattress features folding accordion-style construction, making it easy to pack and transport. With softer foam on the top for comfort and denser foam on the bottom for insulation, durability, and protection, the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Foam Sleeping Pad is designed to provide a cushioned and cozy night's sleep, even in cold conditions (R-Value 1.7).

The company's founders' mission was simple: create a better way to sleep outside, because when you rest better, you play better. This mission led to the creation of the first self-inflating sleeping pad in 1972, and it continues to drive Cascade Designs today as they strive to craft the best sleeping pads and bags on the market, giving explorers a better way to camp and better adventures tomorrow.

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