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A Life Lived on a Therm-a-Rest Pad

My mom and dad are mountain people, to the core. In fact, they met in the mountains (before either had ever slept on a Therm-a-Rest pad), on a trail in Washington state’s Olympic National Park. My dad was an Illinois…

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What is R-Value?

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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Car Camping Essentials & Gear Guide

I’m not much of a planner. Though I love spending time in nature, it’s not in my style to always carefully plot out the trip ahead of time. Venturing out into the wilderness does require some degree of decision making—there…

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A Camping Sleep System for Every Sleeper

When we think about camping, there are so many things that are deemed important that we may not think about in day-to-day life. Things like access to water, sufficient fuel for camping, first-aid, etc. However, the one thing that remains…

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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 enjoying better, more comfortable nights under the stars. Are you…

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Transitions: Gear For Shoulder Seasons

Dialing in your gear is tough, but selecting your kit during shoulder seasons is even harder. After a summer of backpacking, it’s hard to know exactly when to start packing the puffy and warmer bag or when to stop packing…

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