Spending a month thru-hiking in the high desert means your gear will see a myriad of conditions, ranging from freezing desert nights to furious rains and inescapable heat. Eric knows the importance of a quality sleep system.
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There is a fine line between bringing too much and not bringing enough when going into the backcountry. Learn how to pack light without sacrificing comfort.
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Packing for a self-supported adventure is part puzzle, part math equation, and part self-reflection. Alisa Geiser shares her adventure bikepacking in China and the versatile gear she depended on.
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A guide through the essentials of bike-camping, from selecting your adventure wagon, route-finding, and packing principles in order to prime you for your next adventure.
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We hope you’ve found the sleeping bag or camp quilt of your dreams by following this five-part series. But don’t rest on your laurels, because the arduous journey for warmth isn’t over. The perfect bag or quilt won’t stay perfect…
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In this series (Part 1, 2, 3), we’ve focused all our attention on understanding the subtleties of finding the perfect sleeping bag. But what if you’re in search of more adjustability and versatility than a traditional sleeping bag offers. For…
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Perhaps the mother of all campfire arguments is the synthetic vs down sleeping bag talk. Learn more about the differences between these types of insulation.
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After each adventure, we return home with newfound wisdom. Sometimes this takes the form of a new skill or items to add or subtract from our packing list. Sometimes, it’s a realization that changes your outdoor experiences forever. In this…
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Whether you are taking your Therm-a-Rest Fast & Light sleeping bag out into the alpine, the desert or snowy tundra, each and every bag was designed by our team in Seattle, WA. Since 1972, our engineers and product designers have…
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There’s not much that can ruin a trip to the mountains, but rain and water sure can dampen the mood. Within minutes a heavy rain can leave you shivering with wet soaks and aching feet. Morale can drop quickly and…
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Pour ceux d’entre vous qui ne connaissent peut-être pas les courtepointes, nous sommes ici pour apaiser vos craintes en évoquant 5 mythes sur le camping et la randonnée en sac à dos.
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My mom and dad are mountain people, to the core. In fact, they met in the mountains, on a trail in Washington state’s Olympic National Park. My dad was an Illinois boy, out west for the summer exploring himself and…
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