The Luxury Map camping mattress from Thermarest is a generously designed self-inflating sleeping pad conceived with one purpose; Pure, unconditional comfort. Designed for front-country adventures, the Luxury Map removes consideration of weight and pack-ability, and instead focuses on the bests possible nights sleep. The large, 3″ x 20″ x 72″ mattress is wrapped in a durable … More Thermarest Luxury Map Review
Updated for 2015, the new Thermarest Prolite Plus is now lighter and more packable than ever. The self inflating Prolite sleeping pad has won over ultralight backpackers for years due to its comfy padding and lightweight construction, but does the 2015 revision improve on the old design, or does it fall flat? Atmos Foam is the … More Thermarest Prolite Plus Review
Sea to Summit has introduced for the first time their own line of sleeping pads. Instead of traditional baffles, these mats have “air sprung cells” which are essentially quilted bubbles of padding and insulation. Real innovation in the sleeping pad department is rare, but does an innovative design make for a quality nights rest? … More Sea to Summit Comfort Light Mat Review
The Insulated Double Z from Big Agnes is an update to one of my all time favorite sleeping pads, the Double Z. Sadly, the Double Z was not insulated, and rendered it pretty much useless in temperatures under about 40 degrees. How does this warmer, fuzzier version hold up? About the pad The Insulated Double … More Big Agnes Insulated Double Z Review
It’s not often that we see dramatic changes in sleeping pad design, but when it happens I get really excited. That’s exactly why the Evolite from Thermarest caught my attention. A hybrid of a self inflating and air chambered mattress, the Evolite hopes to obtain the best of both worlds. Light weight, convenience, and comfort. … More Thermarest Evolite Review
Balancing weight and comfort is a never ending struggle when it comes to backpacking. All too often we have to sacrifice one or the other to make things manageable. The Neoair Xtherm aims to solve that problem by providing plush warmth, at low weights. Can it really happen? We put the pad to the test, and here is … More Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Review
Sea to Summit is doing some very interesting things with their sleeping mats, to be released early 2015. While Sea To Summit isn’t a company you would normally think of when you think sleeping pads (or mats as they’re calling them), they’ve clearly been thinking them through. They have some intriguing designs I can’t wait … More Sea To Summit Sleeping Mats Preview (2015)
The Double Z from Big Agnes is an ultralight, non-insulated sleeping pad. Boasting 4 inches of loft, and weighing just 17 oz, the pad holds impressive specs. Specs are not everything, however. I decided to put the pad, and my hips, to the test. What I liked The pad is impressively light weight at 17 … More Big Agnes Double Z Sleeping Pad: Review
The Kelty PDa Sleeping pad is a minimalist, inflatable, uninsulated sleeping pad that serves as part of the Kelty Trail Logic Collection. The pad weighs 14.5 ounces, and specs out at 2″ thick, and 72″ x 20″ at it’s widest length and width. The kit includes the pad itself, carrying pack, and a glue free … More Kelty PDa Sleeping Pad Review
The Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed is an evolutionary way to rethink the modern sleeping bag, but can evolution keep you out of the cold? I decided to find out by subjecting the sleeping bag to the challenges of riverside camping, deep inside the gorge of a local hiking favorite in the smoky mountains. The cold, damp, 40 degree … More Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Review
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