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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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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Ever wish you had a little extra versatility and comfort at camp? The solution could be pretty simple. Bringing the right gear for your trip might mean adding a second sleeping pad to your gear closet.
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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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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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The definitive sleeping pad R-Value ranking of all Therm-a-Rest pads all in one place.
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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 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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PADDY O'CONNELL |
May 9, 2019
Safety Third’s host, Paddy O’Connell spends a night in the Therm-a-Rest cold chamber to learn how they test their sleep systems.
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