When looking to begin backpacking you will begin to read and hear terms you may be very unfamiliar with. One of the big ones you will want to learn and pay attention to is the backpacking big three, so what are backpacking big three? The big three are your backpack, sleep system, and shelter. They … Read more
I have spent the greater part of a year attempting to find a sleeping pad for myself that was both lightweight along with being comfortable for a full nights rest. You see, I am a hardcore side sleeper and no matter the pad I chose it always was very unhelpful to me. Then I found … Read more
When you are starting out and don’t have a gigantic budget you want to look at how to assemble a set of gear at the lowest price possible without endangering your safety. For each section below I tired to provide you multiple choices within the gear to let you find what fits your personal needs … Read more
One thing about camping and roughing it, you need a pad unless you are 12! The Therm-A-Rest NeoAir UberLite is the air mattress which is incredibly small and amazingly light. The NeoAir UberLite packs down into the space similar to a medium cup from a fast food restaurant which allows you to carry it in … Read more
If you are a lover of the cold and high elevations where temperatures frequently dip wayyyyy down you want to get the gear that sets you up for an amazing time and not cold and shivering. This is where the Xtherm comes in amazing and why even though it weighs a little more than the … Read more
If you are looking for a high quality ultralight sleeping pad then in most cases you are going to spend a decent amount of money. This is why I love the Outdoorsman Lab ultralight sleeping pad as this company decided to create a unique product for a gap in the market. The company, OutdoorsmanLab, approach … Read more
So today we are going to talk about the Nemo Tensor ultralight sleeping pad, one of the strongest competitors to the Therm-A-Rest ownership for inflatable sleeping pads. The Nemo Tensor is available in multiple forms which allows you to match it up against your needed use. Whether your trip is in Spring, Summer, Fall or … Read more
When you start your search for a sleep system for your backpacking journey you will read about R-Value on many pads. The R-Value system can be used to help you determine the best choice for the cost in your backpacking purchases. Check out our best current value proposition for R-Value sleeping pad @ 15oz! What … Read more
