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What is R-Value?
Keith Erps | December 15, 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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5 Winter Camping Myths
Sammy Spence | December 7, 2021
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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The ASTM R-Value Standard: Rating Sleeping Pad Insulation
Keith Erps | August 29, 2021
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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How to Choose a Sleeping Pad
Drew Parrish | July 22, 2021
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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The Ultimate Guide to Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pads
Drew Parrish | June 8, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads is designed to help you find the best sleeping pad for your specific sleep system.
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Ditch the Hotels and Go Snow Camping This Season
Amanda Ellis | January 26, 2021
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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How Warm Is A Sleeping Pad? R-Value vs. Degree Ratings
Keith Erps | January 7, 2021
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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How To Build A Sleep System
Drew Parrish | June 15, 2020
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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Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Pad R-Value Rankings
Drew Parrish | February 4, 2020
The definitive sleeping pad R-Value ranking of all Therm-a-Rest pads all in one place.
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