THERM-A-REST RIDGEREST CLASSIC AND RIDGEREST SOLITE REVIEW: The same. But different.

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0:00 Introduction
0:45 Important specifications--weight, thickness, r-value
4:15 User experiences--feel and comfort, using alone and as a supplemental pad
8:13 Comparison to folding (egg crate) close cell foam pads
11:11 Thrilling conclusion!
In which I do a comparison and review of the Therm-a-rest Ridgerest Classic and Solite. The specifications on these pads is about the same but there are some subtle differences, like the weight, thickness, texture, and r-value. I thought it was interesting that there were some subtle differences between these pads, so I decided to make a video on them. One pad is not necessarily better than the other, but they are just slightly difference. Regardless, I find them too uncomfortable to sleep on and only use them to supplement my air pads, but these closed cell foam pads work for some people.

[@nickb4753]

Thanks. Helped me decide on the classic for its cost performance.

[@SidneyTurnerOfficial]

Thank! Perfectly clears things up.

[@dbasarich]

Great video and explanation for us that haven't purchased one yet! Thanks. At least one knows what to expect when a decision is made on what to buy.

[@markushassel2737]

Good comparison!:))

[@ewoksalot]

I've never used anything but the Ridgerest Classic. I tried an air pad once, and had three holes before morning. If I'm hiking and camping, I'm active enough I'll sleep just fine with minimal padding. I'm typically exhausted by the time I'm getting to bed.

[@thedanwatts9571]

I wish that I could get by with a foam sleeping mat but my joints simply can't take it. Need to have some air underneath me.

[@tobiaspedersen8333]

Same here.. I sleep on the floor year around.. I can’t sleep on something like a bed or air mattress

[@phillipnunya6793]

Wish they made a hybrid pad that had this on one side and an inflatable on the other side.

[@thedanwatts9571]

Lol, that would be an interesting pad. Some pads have quite a bit of internal foam but they usually are heavy. Also Eddie Bauer made a sleeping bag with an inflatable pad sewn into it, but if/when the pad gets a hole, you're just left with a heavy sleeping bag.

[@phillipnunya6793]

​@@thedanwatts9571 Yeah, not ideal.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

The goal of these pads is to insulate you from the ground, not comfort. Pairing these with an inflatable gives you some extra insulation, comfort, and a backup if your inflatable pad fails.

[@AmcinpiL]

The new black ridgerest sucks. It's unpleasant - it's rough, it's cold to the touch, it's made of foam that wears down quickly. Unfortunately, the green Ridgerest cannot be bought anywhere. It is so in everything that is good and reliable. Always a newer model will be worse ...

[@thedanwatts9571]

Yea, the more I use the dark one, the less I like it. It is a touch lighter but that's the only benefit and the quality isn't much better than generic brands. The Solite is supreme, although my only complaint is the reflective surface might chip off in bits. I think the foldable closed cell foam mats have taken over but these roll up ones are more durable. Unfortunately, they have gone out of style even though many people still enjoyed them.

[@AmcinpiL]

@@thedanwatts9571 Because the best was the first classic without that hopeless reflective coating that comes off and messes up the environment and clothes. It weighed 444g in the Large version, which was 144g lighter than that black model. In addition, it was even longer than him. Interestingly, the black version of the large is heavier than declared by the manufacturer by 44g. On the other hand, the black version of the regular size is 34g lighter than declared by the manufacturer. Such large differences are fatal to the quality of production...