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Gear: Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Sleeping Mat

Derrick Knowles — Mon, 02 May 2022 01:10:53 +0000

Sleeping on the cold ground or snow in the winter or shoulder seasons requires a quality pad to stay warm and comfortable. Sea to Summit’s Ether Light XT Extreme Sleeping Mat has four inches of thick, comfy 6.2 R-Value-rated insulation with dual-density layers of THERMOLITE® insulation that prevent convective heat loss and internal air movement. This results in true four-season performance.

It’s also way lighter than some of the Rice Krispies-sounding inflatable pads I’ve owned. Inflating it is quick with the included Airstream Pump/stuff sack that allows you to inflate the pad by squeezing the bag full of air into the pad instead of blowing it up with your mouth. The innards also have anti-microbial treatment to prevent mold growth.

Finally, there’s an integrated PillowLock system to keep a Sea to Summit Aeros pillow in its place. I got to try this pad out indoors and became stoked to take it along on a Montana winter fishing and camping trip. The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme sleeping mat is by far the best winter/early spring sleeping pad system I’ve tried.

MSRP: $199-$229. Seatosummitusa.com

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Sleeping Mat

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Gear: Sea to Summit Ascent Down Sleeping Bag

Derrick Knowles — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:48:01 +0000

The Sea to Summit Ascent water-resistant-treated 750-down sleeping bag features zippers on both sides (a half-length zip on one side and a full length one on the other side), letting it morph from a mummy bag on cold nights to an airy, well-ventilated quilt in warmer temps. This bag is roomy and shaped for comfort with a wide hood and oversized draft collar and still keeps the weight down.

An internal pocket for your phone or valuables, a quality compression bag, and a mesh storage bag are valuable additions. The bag also zips to several other Sea to Summit bags to create the potential for a two-person snuggle fest.

MSRP: $369. Seatosummitusa.com

Sea to Summit Ascent 25 Degree Sleeping Bag

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Big Agnes Torchlight UL 20˚ Sleeping Bag

Derrick Knowles — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 02:57:11 +0000

This is the dream sleeping bag I don’t yet own. I’ve suffered too many chilly nights in my light-weight summer bag to save weight, and now know that it’s worth the few extra ounces to sleep well.

The Torchlight UL 20-degree bag from Big Agnes is plenty light, is filled with 850 fill DownTek water-repellent down that will maintain warmth when damp, and features expandable panels for customized fit and enhanced comfort.

The two expandable panels that stretch from shoulders to footbox give you up to 10 extra inches of room, a valuable innovation if you’re a rough-and-tumble sleeper like me. I hope to add one to my quiver of bags soon.

MSRP: $399.95 to $419.95. Bigagnes.com

Big Agnes Torchlight UL 20˚ Sleeping Bag

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