Chris Parker |
April 4, 2023
A few examples of how the Honcho Poncho is multi-functional, water-resistant, and totally clutch for those in-between (and sometimes awkward) moments in the outdoors.
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I’m here to let you in on a not-so-secret little secret: camping pillows are definitely worth the weight in your pack if you care about getting the best possible night’s sleep outdoors.
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Here we walk you through what we mean when we talk about sleep systems, and how to build the right system for you.
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Experienced backpackers know that weight matters. Trimming down your backpacking gear checklist to the ultralight necessities takes some ingenuity. You can get crazy counting grams and shave the plastic off of your toothbrush, or you can make smart upgrades to your…
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Therm-a-Rest wasn’t founded on the ambition to define the cutting edge of outdoor sleep equipment—our founders simply wanted to be more comfortable on their excursions. Yet, on the cutting edge is exactly where they found themselves when they invented the…
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We understand that sleep is the unsung hero of great days in the outdoors. So when you choose your next camping mattress, there are a few crucial considerations to make.
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It’s 3AM and properly raging outside. We’re on the North side of Pitchoff Mountain, in New York’s Adirondack Park. It’s a relatively short snowshoe from the car, but it feels like Alaska right now. It’s -4F inside the tent and…
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The definitive sleeping pad R-Value ranking of all Therm-a-Rest pads all in one place.
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With all the options in today’s market, picking a sleeping pad can be an overwhelming affair. We won’t pick for you, but here is what you need to know to find the pad of your dreams.
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Learn how Triangular Core Matrix provides lightweight warmth and stability for camping and backpacking adventures without using down or synthetic fill that is heavy and delicate.
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The warmth of your pad is crucial to resting better, so should you look at a R-value or a degree rating when selecting your pad? We dive into the science of protection from the cold, hard ground.
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January 5, 2023
In the world of thru-hiking, the lightweight, ultra-reliable and indestructible closed-cell camping sleeping pad is hard to beat. We caught up with three thru-hikers that swear by the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL and Z Seat to learn more about their…
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