The closed-cell foam construction means there's nothing to puncture, deflate, or leak, making it the most reliable sleeping pad you can carry into the backcountry. The proprietary foam is moulded into a system of heat-trapping dimples, with a softer layer on top for comfort against your body and a denser layer on the bottom for durability against rough ground. The accordion fold design sets up and packs away instantly with no valves, no inflation, and no fuss, and the folded pad makes a solid seat on a cold rock or wet log without a second thought.

At 1.7 R-value it works as a standalone pad in warmer conditions or layers under an air pad for added insulation and puncture protection on shoulder-season and winter trips across Canada. The Z Lite is one of those rare pieces of gear that does exactly what it promises, year after year, without any maintenance required.

• R-value: 1.7
• Construction: Closed-cell foam, accordion fold
• Dimpled surface: softer top layer for comfort, denser bottom for durability
• Virtually indestructible, nothing to puncture or deflate
• Functions as sleeping pad, seat, or layering pad
• Instant setup and packdown, no inflation required
• Ultralight and compact for strapping to pack exterior