Therm-a-Rest Women's ProLite 4

PirateDani
Reviewed: 29 November 2010

best mat I own

thick and warm.
thermarest duability
easy to use
not slippery

big and a bit bulky
heavy

I managed to get mine off of eBay quite cheaply (it had a puncture! quickly fixed)
It has been superb since. brilliant for winter camping where that extra thickness and padding makes all the difference.

nog2004
Reviewed: 06 June 2005

GREAT IF YOU'RE A LITTLE SHORTER

Good insulation, comfortable, packs reasonably small. I am not a woman (though some would larf!! and disagree?), I am a 5'8" chap and I got this for the bit of extra insulation over the pro 4 regular. I didn't want a 3/4 mat but not the full length 4, this seemed the happy medium, and it is. I love it, I can live with the 'girly colour' as long as I get a good sleep. Its really about 5cm short to fit me fully but hey, sleeping bag hood with a pillow in takes care of that.

As above I got mine from the US, keep an eye open on ebay at Mickies place, they regularly have TM's on there and regularly have FREE shipping, even to the UK, they mark it as a gift and if you're lucky enough not to get caught with duties then you can get it for around £46 + around £4 quid Post Office handling charges. Mine ended up costing me £54. Ive ordered loads from then and everything has turned up (as long as you can wait around 3 weeks for the free postage, its snail mail).
It doesn't come with a stuff sack

Great, get one if you want comfort, reasonable weight for that comfort, at worst you will get at least your money back for it on ebay if you don't like it.
I wouldn't be without it now. As a p.s the stormsheild small compression sack fits it great. (extra weight I know but it protects it and keeps it tidy).
It fits in my AKTO smashing.

Alison Cosens
Reviewed: 30 May 2005

Fantastic

I asked my physio for advice on what I needed on returning to walking etc as I have a weak back and she said a really good, thick, sleeping mat was probably the most important accessory - and this is just the job!

You will probably have to order this from America which is where I got mine from - I haven't found anywhere which stocks these in UK, yet. Watch out for shipping costs and the cost may not include a bag to put it in.

A1 - get one ladies! You may think this is pricey - but a good nights sleep is priceless!