Nights Risk100 NightsCasper MattressQueen MattressBed MattressWinning CasperKatharine'S TinyLoganberry KingObsessively EngineeredForwardThe award-winning Casper mattress was obsessively engineered for better sleep and brighter days. Try it for 100 nights, risk-free.You are using a web browser we don't support. Please use the latest version of one of these browsers. Aluminized surface reflects heat, returning it back to your body; increases overall warmth from previous model by nearly 20% Pad is engineered for extreme alpine climbing, adventure racing and long-distance backpacking when reducing weight is paramount Egg-carton pattern increases softness and adds insulation by trapping warm air under your sleeping bag Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol mattress uses an accordion-style design that lies flat instantly and folds up into a small package quickly and easily Closed-cell foam withstands years of use and abuse View all Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pads Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad Reviews - page 2
When I got this mat I saw that it had a warning that a material in the mat could cause cancer and/or birth defects. Is there any validity in this? Should I be worried? The warning label is added to comply with California’s Proposition 65. This proposition requires that any products that contain a chemical known to the state of California to potentially cause cancer or reproductive harm are required to be labeled with a warning to consumers. For specific chemical inquiries, please contact Therm-a-Rest directly. How would I attach this to a pack? I actually pack it inside of my Osprey Variant 52 (this probably means that I could downgrade to a smaller pack). I unfold the two middle panels and put these across the back of the inside of the pack (against the frame sheet). This leaves the rest of the panels bunched together in two "wings" that I let out along the sides of my pack. I stuff my sleeping bag and other gear down between the wings. Can/should the thermarest z lite sol be rolled up?
No, we don't recommend trying to roll the Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad up. It is designed to be folded accordion-style. If I'm 5'2, should I get the small or the regular? I'm not looking for comfort so much as warmth. A size small in the Z Lite Sol would save weight, however, your feet would not be on the pad. For ultimate warmth we recommend the regular size. How do I clean my pad? not sure how to get into all of the grooves... :) The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad is made of closed cell foam. This material is extremely tough and can be washed with basic hot water and soap. I am 5' 3" and tend to sleep cold. Can I cut a panel or two off of Regular size to keep my feet off the ground? The Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad can be cut if you choose. Will this sleeping pad be too warm for summer/warm weather camping? We have not heard any feedback that this sleeping pad is too insulated for warm weather, and a lot of customers do use it throughout the summer.
Would this product become permanently stained if blood got on it while harvesting a game animal? Or if other items in my pack which were bloody were to be strapped-in beside it? If blood from a harvested animal comes in contact with this pad it will more than likely leave a stain. Therm-a-Rest recommends cleaning the pad with household cleaners such as 409 should it get dirty. Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad Questions - page 2 We stand behind everything we sell. If you are not satisfied with your REI purchase, you can return it for a replacement or refund within one year of purchase. REI's guarantee doesn't cover ordinary wear and tear or damage caused by improper use or accidents. If your item has a manufacturing defect in its materials or workmanship, you can return it at any time. See our limited warranty. At REI, we live and breathe the outdoors, and we're passionate about sharing our expertise with people of all skill levels. Whether you're new to the outdoors or a seasoned explorer, we'll take the time to understand your needs and help you find the right gear for you.
Anyone can shop at REI, but for a one-time $20 fee you can become an REI member and enjoy a lifetime of benefits. These include an annual member refund, typically 10% back on eligible purchases.* *10% is typical but not guaranteed. Your refund is based on eligible purchases, which exclude REI gift cards, services, fees, REI Adventures trips, REI Garage, and discounted items. Do you know that your couch may be toxic to you and your kids? A weak federal chemical safety law and poorly designed state fire safety standards fail to protect Americans from thousands of dangerous chemicals like fire retardants. Ten years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and health advocates forced fire retardant chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, from the market. These chemicals were showing up in people’s bodies, and research suggested that they disrupted hormone signaling and children’s developing brains and nervous systems. In 2008, EWG testing found that toddlers’blood contained nearly three times the levels of PBDEs of their parents’ bodies.
While most PBDEs are no longer used in couches, the broken federal chemical law allows other potentially problematic chemicals to be substituted. Last year, EWG teamed up with Duke University scientists to look at concentrations of these alternative fire retardants in more than 20 mothers and children. The urine of every mother and child tested yielded evidence of exposure to TDCIPP, a cancer-causing fire retardant. In fact, when the participants’ bodies were tested for a chemical biomarker left when TDCIPP breaks down, the study found that the children’s bodies contained five times the amount of the chemical in their mothers. In the most extreme case, a child had 23 times the level measured in the mother. Here’s the bad news: The Toxic Substances Control Act is a badly broken federal law that allowed this to happen. Now for the good news: Thanks to a key policy change in California fire safety standards, mainstream furniture manufacturers like Pottery Barn and Ikea now produce sofas and sectionals without flame retardant chemicals.
Suddenly consumers can choose from a multitude of fire retardant-free furniture options. Even more good news: As of January 1 of this year, furniture manufacturers must label products they want to sell in the state of California, clearly indicating whether each piece contains flame retardants. These revolutionary changes will take the guesswork – and the chemicals – out of sofa shopping. Make sure your new couch doesn’t contain fire retardants While the manufacturers listed below have eliminated chemical flame retardants from products manufactured after January 1, 2015, they may still sell their 2014 stock (with the exception of Room & Board). It’s important to visit the store or call customer service to confirm that the couch you purchase has the new label and was manufactured in 2015. The new label should read: “The upholstery materials in this product contain NO added flame retardant chemicals.” Where to find couches without fire retardants 1) Room & Board
Room & Board led the pack on this issue by stopping the use chemical fire retardants in all their furniture in July of last year. According to its customer service representative, all its sofas are free of chemical flame retardants. The chain has hundreds of leather and fabric sofa options, many in the $1,000 to $3,000 range. Hutton Sofa in Vick Velvet Finding a non-toxic sofa doesn’t have to be expensive. All Ikea couches manufactured after January 1, 2015, are made without chemical flame retardants. But until Ikea sells out its 2014 stock, check product labels to ensure that you are buying a 2015 flame retardant chemical-free model. As of January 1, 2015, all newly manufactured Crate and Barrel couches contain no chemical flame retardants. Since many Crate and Barrel couches are made to order, you will likely get a newly manufactured (and free of chemical flame retardants) couch, but you should still double-check with customer service that yours is not a 2014 leftover.
4) West Elm and Pottery Barn Same goes for West Elm and Pottery Barn: according to their customer service representatives, all couches made after January 1, 2015, do not contain added chemical flame retardants. Again, check with customer service – or the TB 117-2013 label – to confirm that your sofa was made in 2015. Hamilton Leather Sofa in Tan Design Within Reach sells select sofa collections made without flame retardants. According to its customer service, these include the Bantam, Camber, Flight, Goodland, Parallel, Portola, Raleigh, Reid and Soto Collections. The company uses the new TB 117-2013 label. Check for it when purchasing your couch. Bantam Sofa in Black Design Within Reach TB 117-2013 Label “The upholstery materials in this product contain NO added flame retardant chemicals.” Other manufacturers to consider include: La-Z-Boy, The Futon Shop, Dania and Scandinavian Designs. If you have your heart set on a couch made with fire retardants, it is worth checking with the manufacturer to see if you could get a custom-made couch.