In the world of thru-hiking, the lightweight, ultra-reliable and indestructible closed-cell camping sleeping pad is hard to beat. We caught up with three thru-hikers that swear by the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL and Z Seat to learn more about their…
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“I think you’ve got the wrong guy.” Those were the words of Eric Zagorski, when I first said I wanted to interview him. As the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, his is not typically the first role you might think of…
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We interviewed Stacie Langtry, a veteran employee of Therm-a-Rest’s parent company Cascade Designs, and a talented engineer who has played a critical role in designing and bringing to market some of Therm-a-Rest’s most iconic sleeping pads. She offers a look…
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Learn why the ProLite Apex and StrataCore construction make it one of the best self-inflating sleeping pads for backpacking and camping.
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When we buy gear that is guaranteed for longevity, it’s not only allowing our adventure fund to continue to grow, but it’s healthier for the environment as well. It’s gear we can count on for longevity and strength, designed for gnarly adventures.
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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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Anytime we venture into the backcountry, efficiency becomes a major issue. How well is your backpack packed? Did you bring unnecessary gear or clothing? Are you prepared to deal with unpredictable weather or other situations?
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These days, air pads may steal much of the spotlight as the new cutting-edge technology, but self-inflating pads are still a big part of our product line, with good reason. Given its heritage and popularity, we decided to answer some common questions about the technology that made us who we are today.
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Here at Therm-a-Rest we are stoked for you to experience the new WingLock™ and TwinLock™ valves. So, we sat down with two Therm-a-Rest design engineers to get a behind the scenes technical perspective on the new valves and how they…
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Improving the inflation and deflation of our award-winning sleeping pads was no easy task. Our design process is on full display as we detail why the new WingLock and TwinLock valves provide better nights outside for your camping and backpacking adventures.
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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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In 2016, we released a revolutionary new valve that could inflate your mattress three times faster than a standard valve. Since then, we’ve made updates and added resources to help campers improve their experience. Now, there are plenty of reasons…
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