I’ve heard the quality of these pads has gone downhill but this is rediculous. One week backpacking and this level of wear! Don’t waste your money
Thinlight Foam Pad - 1/8"
Thinlight Foam Pad - 1/8"
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The Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Insulation Pad is the sleeping pad of your minimalist dreams.
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Thinlight Foam Pad - 1/8"
Rolled
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Features
Specs
Average Weight
Rolled - Total 2.7 oz (76 g)
Folded - Total 3.3 oz (94 g)
Rolled Wide - Total 4.1 oz (116 g)
Dimensions
Rolled 1/8" Pad 58.7" x 19" x 1/8"
Folded 1/8" Pad 10.7" x 19" x 1"
Folded (Extended) 73.5" x 19" x 1/8"
Rolled Wide 58.7" x 25" x 1/8"
NOTE sizes may vary by up to ½ in / 1.3 cm
Materials
Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 450 reviews.
Nice lightweight perfect
Had an upcoming Grand Canyon trip coming up and pulled out my old folding sit/kneeling pads (different brand) and they were trashed, so decided to try something different for my trip. Went with the folded 1/8" pad to use for an all around sitting/kneeling pad, or for whatever other use I could find for it. The 7 sections were more than I needed, so I decided to cut it into a 4 section pad and a 3 section pad. I ended up taking the 4 section pad with me on my trip and it worked out perfectly. 4 section portion weighed ~2 oz and 3 section weighed ~1.7 oz. (post trip weights, may include some dirt/dust).
I absolutely love this sleeping pad. I bought it specifically for a section hike of the PCT where I needed my backpack to be as light as possible. This did the trick! It saved my a whole pound in weight in my backpack. It was just as comfortable as my accordion style closed cell sleeping pad. For a full review check out my full length review on my youtube page. Ill post the link below to the video but if you have a hard time getting the link to work just search my youtube channel: BucyTV and you will find the review there. I did not get anything for making this review and purchased this pad with my own money. https://youtu.be/AQ8FEg0EFpM
Testing it out at the house. Even though the material is supposed to be more durable, I’m not a huge fan. I have the old rolled version that I received a few months ago and love it. This new version is not as soft and pliable. I’ll still be using it but not digging the change.
I picked this up because I wanted a pad to use during my morning stretch/yoga routine down at the park and I could use it for backpacking as well. 2 birds one stone right? Not sure how long it’s going to last though. I’ve only had it a week and it’s already showing significant scaring. It will only let me upload 5 pictures but I’ve got at least 10, each of a different spot, showing wear of the pad. If it’s still going in 6 moths I will update the review but at this rate I don’t have a lot of hope.
I have hiked about 900 miles with this rest pad so far. I’ve gotten 2 tears in it, that I easily patched with duct tape. I think you have to decide whether or not the less durable but light material is worth it for you, for me I think it is. I would with average through hiking roughness, but also taking some caution and how you carry and store it while hiking it would last about one 2,000ish mile thru-hike but by the end might be too beat up to use, but that’s also a preference. I use it every day on trail, as a sit pad, yoga mat, Protection under my air sleep pad, and less traditionally as rain cover. I find it more versatile than a foam sit pad.
Love this pad. As a 30-year veteran of thru-hiking, I'm now at the point where I need a cushy air mattress for my aging body, so this pad serves dual duty as puncture protection under the air mattress at night and as padding/structure for my frameless 35L pack during the day. A win-win for 3.3 oz. Base weight still sub 12lb.
These tore very easily. When I replaced them I ordered from FoamOrder and got more durable mats for cheaper and exactly to my specifications. Was sadly not impressed with Gossamer's mats even though I love the brand and really wanted to like them.
love this little pad... fits perfectly against my back in my pack... adds a nice little layer of R value and pad protection... works great.
It can serve multiple purposes but it isnt very durable. The trade off is its light.
Best customer service I've ever had, ultralight perfect!
Perfect size and thickness for added protection.
Super light weight. Cant wait to use it this weekend.
Love it!
A dual piece of gear. I place this under my sleeping pad for puncture protection. Sometimes I wrap this around the sit pad for more comfort. Extremely ultralight. I highly recommend this product.
Lightweight and Perfect for protecting my inflatable matress. Plus stops any sliding around.
Light, low profile for packing, cant wait to use it on the mountain!
Works great to have a bit of a barrier when changing or to help stop sleeping pad sliding around. Would rate higher but it is just not very durable after just 2 nights on the trail. And my expectations were very low for durability. The 3/8 torso pad seems like it’ll hold up much better or my 1/4 mld foamie, but that’s twice the weight and bulk.
Super versatile and tough
I consider these thinlight foam pads a "sacrificial layer" to protect my expensive gear. I know that I will be repair taping them repeatedly. They are going to get "ugly." But that means they are doing their intended job by keeping such wear away from my more critical gear. The polycro ground sheet and tent floor only mininally protect against punctures or tears from sharp rock edges or briars. So, I place this pad underneath my expensive inflatable mattress to protect it. When camping in winter, the R-value of the air mattress is absolutely critical to warm sleep. Compressed textiles under your body don't create an adequate thermal break. Any expected r-value disappears under the compression of body weight. The air mattress is mission critical, expensive, and must be protected at all costs. While these are a "bit" bulky, they easily strap outside a pack and weight is negligible. I will update my review after I spend more time on the trail with the GG branded thinlight foam pad.
Awesome pad. Should add at least 1 R value to the mix.
GoodStufff; same as it ever was! ThX!
This (folded version) is a genius piece of gear! I replaced the back pad in my Gossamer Gear gorilla pack with this, for an even lighter, even more multifunctional back pad for my pack! On the Colorado Trail I loved folding it out every night on top of the polycryo ground sheet that I use with my Whisper shelter. I found it added a wonderful bit of comfort and luxury to my shelter/sleep system. It added protection for my sleeping pad and the pad stayed put better instead of slipping around as it tends to do on the polycryo. Also I use a short air pad and so this pad added a nice resting spot for my feet when I was stretched out! Thank you Gossamer Gear!
Clever idea and definitely helps those of us with sensitive knees when camping on hard surfaces. The problem with the currently popular inflatable sleeping pads is that thye provide NO point cushioning when you kneel or put an elbow down. My only 'complaint' is a personal preference; I'll probably cut off 2 panels to make the stack a bit thinner and still give me a functional area.
Purchased for my 19 year old Granddaughter who taking up backpacking with me. She's know I use my all the time with great results on helping keep the inflatable pad warmer. So she can't wait to try it out in cold weather.
Thinlight foam pad works well as a buffer between my tent floor and inflatable sleeping pad. Helps keep it from sliding around.
Just received the pad. Should do the trick. Heading to Rae Lakes Loop. Let you know how it went.
Good insulation for the weight and size
It does exactly what it is supposed to do
Used it once as extra padding under my other mat. Worked well. Please that my arthritic hand had an easy time Rolling it back to irse original size
A little fragile. My dog scratched a hole in it with one swipe. I wish it was 25” wide instead of 19” so it would completely protect my pad.
Just what I needed to protect my air mattress and add a little more insulation. Very light. Also came in handy to rest on while waiting for my ride after our backpacking trip.
I love this minimalist pad. Just what I needed to put my inflatable pad on adding the smallest amount of weight possible.
Just what I wanted, and unbelievably light.
Perfect exactly what I was expecting fast shipping
Extremely fast shipping big like it was exactly what I was expecting.
Perfect
Used the folding version on the long trail (vermont) in August and the Arizona trail in oct - Nov last year. Didn't use any other pad. Held up great, prefer this new model. Old one i had from years ago would hold onto a bit of water. This new one doesn't hold onto water as far as I can tell. 1100+ miles going strong, this thing is durable. Will be using it on the CDT this season. Expect it'll hold up fine, as most foam pads do. Gg if you're reading this make a folding 1/4" pad and I'll love you forever. Protip leave the thinlight full length and fold it in half for colder nights.
Super useful for multiple uses!