--- product_id: 165609409 title: "Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad" brand: "therm-a-rest" price: "AED 14" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/165609409-therm-a-rest-ridgerest-solar-reflective-foam-camping-pad store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Reflective tech R-value 3.5 Lightweight 740g Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad **Brand:** therm-a-rest **Price:** AED 14 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸŒ„ Elevate Your Camping Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad by therm-a-rest - **How much does it cost?** AED 14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/165609409-therm-a-rest-ridgerest-solar-reflective-foam-camping-pad) ## Best For - therm-a-rest enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted therm-a-rest brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Innovative Design:** Patent-pending technology reflects heat back to you. - β€’ **Compact & Portable:** Easily packable at just 740 gramsβ€”your ideal camping companion. - β€’ **Perfect Dimensions:** Generous size of 63 x 196 cm for ultimate comfort. - β€’ **Durable Foam Material:** Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures. - β€’ **Stay Warm, Stay Light:** Experience a 13% boost in warmth without the extra weight. ## Overview The Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad features innovative patent-pending technology that reflects heat back to the user, increasing its R-value to 3.5 without adding weight. Weighing only 740 grams and measuring 63 x 196 cm, this durable foam pad is designed for comfort and portability, making it the perfect choice for camping and hiking enthusiasts. ## Description Our most durable and economical closed-cell foam pad is now 10% warmer with no increase in weight. A new aluminized surface reflects body heat adding to the effectiveness of heat-trapping valleys and soft, supportive ridges. R-Value: 3.5, Thickness: 2 cm, ## Features - Patent-pending technology reflects radiation back to user - Increased R-value by 13% (now 3.5) - No increased weight (740 grams/1lbs. 10oz.) - Thickness: 2cm./0.75 inches - Dimentions: 63 x 196 cm/25x77 inches ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 25.2 x 9.06 x 9.06 inches | | Package Weight | 0.7 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.63 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches | | Item Weight | 16 Ounces | | Brand Name | Therm-a-Rest | | Color | Silver/Blue | | Material | foam | | Suggested Users | mens | | Manufacturer | Thermarest | | Part Number | 2149_L | | Model Year | 2016 | | Style | Large - 25 X 77 Inches | | Size | Large | | Sport Type | Camping & Hiking | ## Images ![Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91C5lXJu7qL.jpg) ![Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZGiW81KiL.jpg) ![Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91DW-wn0wRL.jpg) ![Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816ZvZd8ShL.jpg) ![Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar Reflective Foam Camping Pad - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+AWafEmaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent lightweight, affordable, "bombproof" pad solution--ideal for frameless packs, bushcrafters *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014* The ThermaRest Ridge Rest Solar sleeping pad (regular, silver/blue) is an excellent, low-cost solution for a lightweight sleeping pad that will insulate you effectively from the ground. Since it's closed cell foam, it can't pop or deflate. If you tear it (which is difficult) or burn a hole in it with a stray ember from a campfire, it will just keep going. Many people have used these pads for decades without replacing them.The only downside here is the much greater bulk and noticeably less comfort than typical inflatable pads. An inflatable pad that costs considerably more will pack noticeably smaller and provide much greater thickness and softness for comfort. Habitual side sleepers will probably want to skip the closed cell foam altogether and opt for an inflatable mattress at least 1.5" thick or better. Back sleepers will be fine on this pad, though, as long as you don't mind an ultra firm mattress (fluffy and cushy, this isn't).What this pad does exceptionally well is insulate, keeping you up off cold or wet ground. The reflective surface makes a very noticeable improvement in the insulation value. As soon as you lay down on its silvered surface, your back feels a few degrees warmer. In a wilderness emergency situation, it's very likely shiny enough to make an effective (i.e., large) signalling surface as well. You could also wrap it behind you and another person in a horseshoe shape with a fire in front of you, and it should reflect the radiant heat enough to create a toasty oven effect for rapid warming. The pad's ridges also account for the good insulation, since they trap air that your body heats, using that trapped air to mimic the insulating value of a thicker pad without an added weight or bulk penalty. For that reason, the ridges are definitely superior to a flat piece of foam, with only one downside: they can also trap dirt, mud, dripping water, etc., causing a minor nuisance.Who should buy this pad? Back sleepers who don't mind a firm mattress and just want to insulate themselves effectively from cold/wet ground. Bushcrafters who know how to build beds of browse/boughs/leaves but want this extra layer to eliminate the scratchy feel of twigs, pine needles, etc. and minimize contact with dampness or dirt. Lightweight backpackers who don't mind having a large bulky roll (about 8" in diameter when tightly rolled) strapped to the outside of their pack, or who have a frameless pack and plan to use this pad "burrito style" to surround their gear and act a makeshift frame for better load carrying (roll up the pad loosely inside the pack, stuff the rest of your gear down in the middle and voila! you have a relatively stiff, lightweight pack that carries as well as many framed packs for less weight!).What else should you know? This pad is advertised as 20"W x 72"L x 3/4"D and 1 lbs. 3 oz. (540g); however, perhaps due to manufacturing variances, my pad is actually 19-3/4"W x 71-1/4"L x 3/4"D and weighs only 1.01 lb. (461g). Also, the advertised 3/4" thickness is based on 1/2" thick foam core, plus 1/8" taller ridges on the top and bottom. I haven't personally tried sleeping on the similar "SOLite" version of this pad, but there doesn't appear to be much difference. Construction is the same, with the SOLite rated a few ounces lighter and slightly less bulky (as well as lower in R value). I'm glad I opted for this thicker "SOLAR" version because the weight difference is negligible, and since I'm using it burrito style in my pack, the extra bulk is also negligible. I'd rather pay those very small penalties in exchange for slightly higher comfort and insulation (i.e., negligibly greater pad thickness). With the weight right at 1 lb., I'm pleased.Highly recommended if you're comfortable with the conditions I mentioned above. It's hard to beat the cost to performance value of this pad.[UPDATE 5-30-2015: I've had many more opportunities to use this pad since I last reviewed it, so I thought I would post an update. The more I sleep on this pad, the more I have become used to the decidedly less "cushy" feel compared with the self-inflating pads. Part of it is due to my body adjusting to the feel. It feels more comfortable now than when I first made the switch. Part of the improvement is also due to a few tricks that can dramatically improve the comfort, like digging a shallow pressure relief hole into the ground at the high pressure points (shoulder and hip areas) and then laying the pad over those relief holes, or else building up a browse bed under the pad---either of which can make a dramatic difference in comfort overall, and also allows for relatively comfortable side sleeping once you get used to the technique. Think of this pad as the ultimate groundsheet for a bushcrafter who can supplement its comfort/thickness/insulation with natural materials.One thing I love about this pad is that, since it's closed cell foam, you can cut it apart. I cut mine into two pieces (a longer 4' section and a shorter 2' section). I can still lay them end to end for full-body padding; however, by cutting them apart, I'm now able to roll up the longer section as a burrito-style frame for my pack with a little less bulk inside (i.e., more space for gear). Then I roll the shorter 2' section up and stow it on the outside of my pack under the side compression straps. This allows me to acces it quickly as a camp seat. Being 2' in length (and a standard 20" in width, of course), I can sit on it "Indian style" or kneel on it whenever I'm on damp, cold, or rough ground. It's a wonderful butt/knee saver in that role. I've always known it's good for that, but until I started strapping the smaller piece on the OUTSIDE of my pack, I was always reluctant to open my pack and take the entire pad out just to have a place to sit. Now I use it all the time for that purpose, and I also find that for extending sitting (such as a long lunch break after a long morning's hike), I can fold the piece in half to make a double-thick 12" x 20" seat that is nice and cushy.Now that my daughters are starting to hike and camp with me (ages 3 and 5), I ordered another one of these to cut in half so that they'll each have their own 36" x 20" pad to sleep on. These pads are so light that I'm fairly certain they'll be able to carry a little pack with their half-pad and a few items of clothing very comfortably, while I carry the rest of our camping gear in my pack.] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, It's bulky...but it works really well. *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2015* I prefer the foam pads to inflatables for one main reason. They don't leak or puncture. There is always a tradeoff, and in this case it's comfort. It's not an air mattress, but it is suitable for sleeping on and keeping you insulated from the ground. The aluminum coating really does reflect body heat. I have the Large size and at 26 oz and an R3.5 value, this matches up really well against inflatable backpacking pads which are similar in weight, but have the added risk of puncture.I roll this pad up and put it into an empty 60L pack and then let it naturally unroll and that forms the frame for the pack. I then place all my gear in the middle section. I don't usually need 60L worth of gear, but I find that pack size works best for what I do.You can also attach this to the outside of your pack. I like to put mine vertical so it's not sticking out the sides past my shoulders and getting caught on branches, etc.I am 6' 3" and 185lbs and I have the large size pad. It fits me well and does a great job. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend! *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015* Perfect for winter or any season of camping! Lightweight and very durable, and I love that I don't have to inflate it. The closed cell foam actually helps keep you warmer as well. Quite comfortable. So far it has lived up to every expectation of mine, well worth every penny.The ONLY downside I could see for someone is if you had to take it with you on long hikes, it is super light but still bulky, something to keep in mind when planning space. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/165609409-therm-a-rest-ridgerest-solar-reflective-foam-camping-pad](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/165609409-therm-a-rest-ridgerest-solar-reflective-foam-camping-pad) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*