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What is R-Value?
Keith Erps | March 25, 2021
Choosing the type of sleeping pad you want, you’ll want to factor in how warm a pad is. You can do this by comparing a pad’s R-value.
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Choosing the type of sleeping pad you want, you’ll want to factor in how warm a pad is. You can do this by comparing a pad’s R-value.
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At the end of a long day on the mountain, you might dread the thought of spending a night out in the elements as the temperatures begin to drop. The idea of snow camping might not seem that appealing, but…
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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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Winter can be the perfect season to seek solitude along some of your favorite, more crowded trails or peaks. Together, let’s dig into some winter camping myths that are keeping you and your buds from sleeping on the snow.
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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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The definitive sleeping pad R-Value ranking of all Therm-a-Rest pads all in one place.
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Learn about the new ASTM testing standards for sleeping pads and what it means for your current and future Therm-a-Rest pad’s R-value.
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