Cascade Designs Thermarest Ridgerest Review

"First my brothers had the pad then they passed it to the younger child. I like it it does the job really well. It rolls up pretty small and is easy setup, just roll it out and you're ready to go. It is a very good product for the price."

"For the price (which was my primary consideration), you can't go wrong. It's a simple, foam pad that helps even out uneven ground and gives you just a bit of cushion (so you're not quite as stiff in the morning). The ridges help with insulation, but that's about the only feature of the pad.
It's not luxurious, but it's a good pad for a good price."

"I have had the same pad for 10 plus years....it is very basic yet practical...it is the next best thing to my sealy postropedic!!!!"

"This sleeping pad has served me well on trips of all weather conditions.

Very light and resilient. packs a little large but it's not a big issue if it's on the outside of your pack, it dries easy.

Will stay conformed to rolled up shape but, again, not to big of an issue with a sleeping bag on it.

I have noticed condensation welled up in the ridge rest's pockets between pad and sleeping bag. Usually this was associated with cold weather. After some experimentation I may decide to go with a flat roll set up for cold temperatures. I dont like to see that amount of condensation coming near a down sleeping bag.

All said, I am a lightweighter and this pad is light, has good insulative qualities(slept well in -15) and is easy to roll up"