sleeping bag – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:10:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg sleeping bag – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Long term review – REVALCAMP sleeping bag https://pmags.com/long-term-review-revalcamp-sleeping-bag https://pmags.com/long-term-review-revalcamp-sleeping-bag#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2022 03:21:13 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=31115 Long term review – REVALCAMP sleeping bag

Two+ years, and many nights of camping with these sub-$30 sleeping bags, means I can give a review of this worthy part of a $70, three-season sleep system. Read More ...

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We did not buy or have a chance to try out much new gear or clothing this past year. Instead, we replaced worn-out items with a few exceptions. Read More ...

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Joan's thoughts on sleeping systems for winter, cowboy camping, hammock camping, and more and what works best for her. Read More ...

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A quilt so well-made, Joan "borrows" it from me on her solo trips. And at least once on trips we took together. Read More ...

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A one year+ review of the NeoAir XTherm MAX (rectangular) for cold weather backpacking. The non-WingLock version can be bought at a discount as of 1/2020. Read More ...

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Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More ...

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Here's a $27 alternative to the $45 Z Lite or the new $50 Nemo Switchback. Similar specs and performance at about half the price. Read More ...

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An overview and comparison of sleeping pads for backpacking and camping. Updated October 2018. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/sleepings-pads-a-grounded-view/feed 22 2600 TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird https://pmags.com/tbt-gear-feathered-friends-hummingbird https://pmags.com/tbt-gear-feathered-friends-hummingbird#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:42:22 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=15931 TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird

I am loaning out this classic sleeping bag for a little bit. Some musings on why a sleeping bag or quilt is not an item to dirt bag if the budget permits. Read More ...

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Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More ...

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