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Advocacy

Uniting For Public Lands

The political landscape of our country is in the midst of a massive transition. In an effort to have our voices heard, Therm-a-Rest has united with the Outdoor Industry Association and industry leaders in an open letter to the leaders…

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Gear

New Products for 2017

From the fastest self-inflating mattress ever made, to a whole new line of luxurious car-camping tents, we’re pulling out all the stops for 2017. There’s an all-inclusive hammock camping solution, the perfect festival chair and much more—all ready and raring…

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Gear

The Game Changing SpeedValve

Forget the old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” If the great innovators of the world thought that way, we’d still be reading by kerosene lamps, writing with quill pens and sleeping on beds stuffed with straw. Here…

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Stories

In Search of Sun and Surf

The plan was simple. The American West. Where and when exactly? We didn’t know. All we knew is that we were heading south, with the intention of escaping the harsh Canadian winter and eventually finding ourselves basking in the warm,…

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Stories

Hinterland

The gravel crunches underneath the wheels as your car glides into a parking spot. You throw the car into park and scramble out the driver side door, taking a deep breath of fresh air. As you begin pulling gear out…

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Gear

If My NeoAir Could Talk

Close your eyes and imagine all your gear, spread out neatly, as if it was being photographed for Outside magazine. Now, filter out the newer items and the items you hardly use. Next, remove the items you hope to replace…

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Tips

Bring Light into the Dark Days

You bend down to turn your bike lights on, looking out at the dark morning sky. Pedaling your bike to work, you begin shivering as the winter air bites at any exposed skin. Arriving at work, you hang up your…

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Advocacy

Relief Bed

The Pacific Northwest is a dream come true for the outdoor lover. Mt. Rainer and Mt. Hood stand as monuments, representing the wild places we love and call home. Unfortunately, our homes are characterized by more than an incredible outdoor…

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Tips

Reaching America’s Rooftop

I step outside my tent and the negative 40-degree air slaps my cheeks, the only exposed area of skin. The day is clear and the mountain is in view. I take it all in one last time. Colored tents dot…

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Gear

New Product Interview: The Uno™ Chair

Joining the Therm-a-Rest® family for 2017 is the Uno™ Chair. This little guy is more than meets the eye and is equally at home in the backcountry or at a backyard barbeque. We had the opportunity to sit down with…

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Tips

Step By Step

“Are you guys thru hiking?” a day hiker asks while passing. I stop and turn, leaning on my trekking poles, noticing the smell of shampoo and soap. “We’re trying!” I say enthusiastically. I take a step backwards, hoping the person…

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