Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest is a brand of self-inflating sleeping pads and other outdoor equipment, founded in 1972 by Jim Lea, John Burroughs, and Neil Anderson, three former Boeing engineers from Seattle, Washington. The company was established under the name Cascade Designs, Inc., which remains the parent company of Therm-a-Rest. Cascade Designs is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and operates manufacturing facilities in Seattle and Cork, Ireland. The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovation in outdoor gear, with a focus on providing high-quality, durable products for outdoor enthusiasts. Cascade Designs owns several other outdoor brands, including Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Platypus, SealLine, and PackTowl. Therm-a-Rest's self-inflating sleeping pads revolutionized outdoor sleeping by combining comfort and portability, and the brand continues to be a leader in outdoor sleep gear innovation.