Remember your first backpacking sleeping bag? I got mine from an REI Garage Sale when I was 15—I didn’t know anything about sleeping bag temperature ratings at the time. Nor did I know that two years later REI began requiring…
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Dirt, grime and oils on the surface of your bag will slowly work into the fill of your bag causing it to lose loft and warmth. In order to keep your bag performing at it’s best, we’ve laid out how to wash a sleeping bag and quilt.
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A great night’s rest is the foundation of every adventure. That makes your sleeping bag or quilt one of the most important pieces of equipment in your kit, and the question of how to choose the right one, a big…
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I’ve been through it all when it comes to cold weather sleeping bags. My expeditions and projects have found me in a myriad of situations, including shivering in a 40-degree summer bag through a 17-degree night, lugging a thick Coleman®…
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Ola Krol |
December 21, 2023
The Winter Solstice is upon us, and that means that the shortest day of the year has already occurred; there’s nowhere else to go but up! To celebrate we put together this astrology guide to Therm-a-Rest gear to help you…
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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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Highway 120 climbs up from Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows, shedding temperatures and crowds with each mile, the granite shrinking and taking on gentler angles and faces. A chill wind trails us as we drive the two-lane road through enchanted…
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Jim Meyers |
September 19, 2023
Is it time to store your sleeping pads and sleeping bags for the winter season? Read our tips on how to store your gear for winter hibernation without compromising their next-season performance.
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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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Perhaps you’re thinking about getting into some winter camping. Or maybe you’re looking to extend your camping season into the shoulder season and happen to be a cold sleeper. The question will eventually arise: Do I need a 3-season sleeping…
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My best friend Heidi and I laid all the gear on the living room floor while August, Heidi’s two-year-old son, danced through the piles asking if he could eat the Snickers bar that was going into our food bag. When…
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At the beginning of 2022, we updated several of our sleeping bags to be made of 100% recycled ripstop nylon. The recycled textiles we use are Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified. Of all the ways that we seek to be…
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