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WarmZip™: Unzipping Sleping Bag Temperature Ratings
WarmZip™ helps you regulate the Boost 650 bag’s warmth by giving you the ability to manipulate its shape and the distribution of its insulation. Changing the sleeping bag’s shape changes its thermal efficiency, or its ability to retain body heat.
Behind the Gear: The NXT Generation of XLite™ & XTherm™
the two most enduring models of the NeoAir lineup have been radically improved. Presenting the NeoAir® XLite™ NXT and the NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT, the next generation of air pad technology. Learn how we added thickness and warmth while reducing weight (in the XTherm) and noise (in the XLite).
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How to Build Your Car Camping Sleep System
Whether you're seeking the relaxation of nature or setting up a hub for a few days of hiking and mountain biking, your car camping sleep system ensures that you are...
How to Build Your Car Camping Sleep System
Whether you're seeking the relaxation of nature or setting up a hub for a few days of hiking and mountain biking, your car camping sleep system ensures that you are...
How to Build Your Summer Backpacking Sleep System
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...
How to Build Your Summer Backpacking Sleep System
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...
How To Build A Sleep System
Here we walk you through what we mean when we talk about sleep systems, and how to build the right system for you.
How To Build A Sleep System
Here we walk you through what we mean when we talk about sleep systems, and how to build the right system for you.
Alpine Climbing Sleep System - 6 Tips for Bette...
Several years ago, I attempted my first “carry-over” alpine climb. The length of the route demanded my partner and I break it into two days of climbing, meaning my sleep...
Alpine Climbing Sleep System - 6 Tips for Bette...
Several years ago, I attempted my first “carry-over” alpine climb. The length of the route demanded my partner and I break it into two days of climbing, meaning my sleep...
Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Science of L...
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...
Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Science of L...
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...
One Man Spends a Night in Therm-a-Rest’s Freezer
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.
One Man Spends a Night in Therm-a-Rest’s Freezer
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.