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How to Choose a Sleeping Bag: Fill

A key component to the comfort and warmth of your sleeping bag is the type of insulation it contains, commonly referred to as the “fill.” Here we explore the three primary types of insulation used in sleeping bags: synthetic, down, and treated down.

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag: Temperature Ratings

Being warm at night is crucial to a restful night’s sleep and enjoying your outdoor experience. Selecting a sleeping bag that will do the job can ensure that you sleep well and are comfortable at night.

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag: Shapes and Sizes

Sleeping bags, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. The following guide explores the various shapes and sizes so you can find the right one for you and your needs.

Sierra Designs Men’s DriDown Super Stratus Jacket

Insulated with 160 grams of 800-fill water-resistant down, the Sierra Designs Men’s DriDown Super Stratus Jacket is a great option for cold, wet weather.

LEKI Carbonlite Trekking Poles (Old Style)

Ideal for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, LEKI Carbonlite trekking poles weight just 14.3 ounces per pair! Trail-tested internal-locking mechanisms keep weight to a minimum while providing secure adjustability.

Kelty Grand Mesa 3 Backpacking Tent

Priced to appeal to cost-conscious backpackers and campers, the Kelty Grand Mesa 3 tent provides excellent value and performance for 3-season use. The no-frills Grand Mesa 3 offers solid construction and functional design.

Kelty Red Cloud Junior Backpack

The Kelty Red Cloud Junior delivers trusted Kelty trail performance in dimensions designed for younger backpackers. This classic backpack has load-hauling capability, convenient access points and an array of features.

Kelty Coromell 20 Degree Sleeping Bag

Built for 3-season camping and backpacking, the semi-rectangular, down-insulated Kelty Coromell 20 Degree sleeping bag is extremely roomy and unzips entirely for use as a blanket.

Gregory Pace 3 Women’s Hydration Pack

The Gregory Pace 3 Women’s hydration pack delivers a dialed-in fit, incorporates run-specific organizational and access features and weighs a mere 10 ounces.

Kelty Lakota 65 Internal Frame Backpack

Ideal for overnights, weekend trips or even 1-3 days in the backcountry, the Kelty Lakota 65 internal frame backpack offers an excellent combination of load-hauling performance, durability and affordability.

Asolo Flame GTX Hiking Boot

Ideal for longer day hikes or extended backpacking trips, the Asolo Flame GTX hiking boot offers support and protection on varied terrain.

Kelty Red Cloud 90 & Red Cloud 110 Backpacks

Kelty Red Cloud packs balance performance and affordability. Load-hauling capability, convenient access points and an array of features combine to equip them for extended backpacking trips.

Why Trekking Poles?

Why trekking poles? is a common question from hikers and backpackers who’ve never used poles or a hiking staff. In this video we discuss some of their many performance benefits.

Klymit Insulated Static V Inflatable Sleeping Pad

The innovative, inflatable Klymit Insulated Static V sleeping pad employs a lightweight, compressible design and utilizes Primaloft insulation to deliver warmth and comfort for year-round use.

Marmot Pulsar 2P Backpacking Tent

The Marmot Pulsar 2P backpacking tent is an ideal choice for backpackers looking for a high-performance shelter at less than 3 pounds.

Kelty Gunnison 2.2 Backpacking Tent

With 2 doors, 2 vestibules and internal storage options, the Kelty Gunnison 2.2 backpacking tent offers an excellent set of features at an affordable price.

Kelty Women’s Red Cloud 80 Backpack

The Kelty Red Cloud 80 Women’s pack balances performance and affordability. Load-hauling capability, convenient access and an array of features equip the pack for extended backpacking trips.

Hillsound Trail Crampon

Fitting easily and comfortably over a broad range of shoes and boots, the Hillsound Trail Crampon delivers reliable traction for diverse winter terrain and varying weather conditions.

Hillsound Super Armadillo Gaiter

Allowing you to tackle wet, challenging conditions in all 4 seasons, the Hillsound Super Armadillo Gaiter provides waterproof/breathable protection, abrasion-resistance and natural form fit.

Katadyn Hiker Microfilter

With its compact size, light weight, and simple-to-use design, the Katadyn Hiker microfilter is an ideal choice for backcountry hiking, camping and backpacking.

Katadyn Vario Microfilter

A ground-breaking combination of ceramic and fiberglass filters, the Katadyn Vario microfilter offers versatile, reliable performance for varied conditions.

Outdoor Research Virtuoso Hoody

Employing lightweight, lofty 650+ goose down nsulation and water-resistent Pertex Endurance fabrics, the Outdoor Research Virtuoso Hoody keeps cold temperatures and wet weather at bay.

Marmot Zion Jacket (2012)

Polartec NeoShell fabrics not only make the Marmot Zion Jacket lightweight and waterproof, but also provide breathability and stretch for skiing, winter trekking, climbing or mountaineering.

Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket

Constructed of ultra-lightweight and surprisingly durable Pertex Shield DS fabric, the waterproof/breathable Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket is ideal for ounce-counting backpackers and hikers.

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cook System

Combining all of the pots, pans, bowls and mugs that you usually carry for overnight trips into a single integrated set, the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker cook system is a valuable packing and mealtime tool.

GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit

A lightweight “everything you need” option for backcountry or campground mealtimes, the GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit helps you cook and clean with ease.

Granite Gear Aji 50 Backpack

Employing a unique multi-zipper design to deliver unparalleled pack access, the Granite Gear Aji 50 is ideal for lightweight backpacking, day hiking or travel.

Klymit Inertia XL Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Despite its generous 78″ x 25″ dimensions, the innovative Klymit Inertia XL inflatable sleeping pad weighs just 16.8 ounces and packs down to 4″ x 9″.

Snow Peak LiteMax Canister Stove

A true ultra-lightweight option for thru-hikers and ounce-counting backpackers, the Snow Peak LiteMax canister stove weighs in at a mere 1.9 ounces!

Snow Peak Hotlips Titanium 600 Mug

The lightweight, durable, premium-grade Snow Peak Hotlips Titanium 600 Mug includes a silicone accessory that slips over the lip of the single-wall cup to provide a safe drinking point.

Snow Peak Hozuki LED Candle Lantern

Ideal for camping or backpacking, the unique, innovative Snow Peak Hozuki LED Candle Lantern delivers adjustable lighting in a lightweight packable design.

Klymit Inertia X-Lite Inflatable Pad

Catering to ounce-counting backpackers and thru-hikers, the torso-length Klymit Inertia X-Lite inflatable sleeping pad weighs just 6.1 ounces and packs down to an incredible 2.75″ x 6″!

Klymit Inertia XFrame Inflatable Sleeping Pad

The award-winning Klymit Inertia XFrame inflatable sleeping pad provides ounce-counting backpackers with a lightweight (9.1 oz), compact (3″ x 6″) and unexpectedly comfortable mattress.