With the onset of Autumn, night time temperature are starting to drop into the mid-40's F in Vermont's north country, and it's time to increase the R-value of my sleeping pad.
On my next section hike of The Long Trail to the Quebec border,...
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I just bought another sleeping pad: the Clearview Air Mattress from Big Agnes. The Clearview is a summer pad that provides 2.5 inches of padding when inflated but is not a good enough insulator for other seasons. I bought it because I've been sleeping...
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The Exped Downmat 7 is a sinfully luxurious sleeping pad for cold weather camping when you need extra insulation below your sleeping bag to stay warm.
Almost all sleeping bags, no matter their temperature rating, have one fundamental flaw. When you get...
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Selecting a sleeping pad for a backpacking trip depends on a variety of factors including weather conditions, terrain, and weight. If you are getting into lightweight hiking, you can shave a lot of weight from your backpack by selecting the pad you need,...
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