There are many emotional benefits of sleeping outside. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event, grapple with urban suppression, or you want to feel rejuvenated — going camping can do a world of good. Nature’s simplicity combined with any form of physical movement is a powerful recipe for soul-deep restoration.
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What makes the Questar the best down sleeping bag in its class? Frankly put, its combination of technical performance and remarkable comfort means you will be pulling it out of the gear stash nearly every time you head out. More…
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At Therm-a-Rest our opinion is that nobody works harder than us to help you sleep better when you head outdoors. When you climb into one of our sleeping bags we think you will agree. We know that our line of…
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We build gear to last—to be reliable companions as you pursue your backcountry adventures. Still, whether its due to frequent rugged use, a specific calamitous event or simply passage of time, no piece of gear escapes wear and tear. Which…
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Almost as important as your sleeping bag’s EN Temperature Ratings is the fit of your sleeping bag. We use our onsite cold chamber to perfect our sleeping bag fit, optimizing spacious luxury with high-performance lightweight warmth depending on the design….
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Ever wonder how a sleeping bag rating correlates to performance at camp? Before 2005, it was pretty common for campers to have cold nights due to the inaccuracy and variety of sleeping bag temperature ratings. Today, sleeping bag ratings give campers…
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The Winter Solstice is upon us and that means that the shortest day of a famously hard 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…
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It is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your gear collection; sleep is the foundation of every adventure. Which makes the question of “how to choose a sleeping bag or quilt” a big one. A sleeping bag…
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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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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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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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