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Tag: sleeping pads

Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX

Posted onJanuary 30, 2020April 13, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads, winter

Gear review: NatureHike Foam Pad (Z-Lite clone)

Posted onOctober 11, 2018October 14, 2019AuthorPaul Mags9 Comments

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 …

CategoriesGearTagsgear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

Sleepings Pads – A grounded view

Posted onOctober 9, 2018January 30, 2020AuthorPaul Mags22 Comments

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

CategoriesGear, Getting StartedTagssleeping bag, sleeping pads

Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad

Posted onJune 22, 2017October 15, 2019AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

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 …

CategoriesGearTagscamping, car camping, gear review, sleeping bag, sleeping pads

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