I was in the Smoky Mountains the first time the cold kept me awake all night. My 28-degree sleeping bag did everything it could to keep the heat trapped around my body amidst the sub-freezing temperatures, but it wasn’t enough….
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A proper fall sleep system gives you the ability to capitalize on the exquisite shoulder season of autumn—no bugs, fewer crowds, no sweltering heat. Depending on where you are though, shoulder season can be hard to plan for. It is…
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We’ve assembled a few of our most frequently asked questions into one convenient spot to help you enjoy your Therm-a-Rest gear. Don’t see your question here, ask it in the comments below.
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If a standard sleeping bag is causing you to overheat, sweat and then catch a chill, a camp quilt may be right for you.
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When we think about camping, there are so many things that are deemed important that we may not think about in day-to-day life. Things like access to water, sufficient fuel for camping, first-aid, etc. However, the one thing that remains…
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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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Summer is here, and you know what that means: evening swims in alpine lakes, dusty trails for miles and long days in the backcountry. But have you dialed in your backcountry summer sleep system yet? Or are you still deciding…
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We build gear to last—to be reliable companions as you pursue your backcountry dreams. Still, whether it’s due to frequent use, a specific calamitous event or simply passage of time, no piece of gear escapes wear and tear. This makes…
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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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Don’t let the winter snow keep you away from your favorite camp sites. Learn how to build your winter sleep system so that you rest better while snow camping.
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The perfect sleeping bag or camping quilt won’t stay perfect without the proper care. Here are a few tips for how to take care of sleeping bags or camp quilts so you can keep your fluffy companion in tip-top shape…
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We interviewed Katie Nash, the resident textile expert at Therm-a-Rest’s parent company, Cascade Designs. For 10 years she has been an integral part of all things fabric around here, from MSR® tents to the 2022 update of 100% recycled fabric…
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