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Making a change in your gear can be stressful and involve a lot of uncertainty in an already uncertain place (the outdoors). Here are some common questions we get and some answers to those question … read more

What is a Sleeping Quilt? If you're an outdoor enthusiast or a seasoned backpacker, you may have come across the term “quilt” or "sleeping quilt" in your quest for the perfect centerpiece for your … read more

Introduction Winter backpacking offers great opportunities for peace and stunning natural beauty, but it can be hard to stay warm while sleeping. One effective way to stay warm in freezing temper … read more

Why Clean a Quilt at All? Before we talk about how to clean a quilt, it’s important to understand why it’s even worth cleaning a quilt. Our sleeping quilts function best and are most comfortable … read more

How do quilt temperature ratings work? Quilts are temperature-rated by two standards: EN (European Norm) and the newer ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Both create standardize … read more

Top tips to sleep warmer in your quilt Here are some quick tips to make sure you have the best night of sleep possible.  Exercise and Body Temperature Quilts work by trapping body heat … read more

By two standards: EN (European Norm) and the newer ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Both create standardized ratings for sleeping bags and quilts. This standardized testing procedu … read more

IntroductionPOV: You’re in your tent. It’s dark, you’re tired, and above all… you’re shivering. What did you do to deserve this fate of relative discomfort? Do I get up, or do I hunker down to get war … read more

How do we measure fabric weight? We measure fabric weight in deniers. Deniers measure the thickness of threads in the fabric, and is the weight, in grams, of 9 kilometers of said fiber. This de … read more

IntroductionThe big question for many is, “Should I choose a down or synthetic sleeping bag or quilt?Soon followed by…“What’s the difference?”“What do most people do?”And finally,“Does it matter?”Well … read more

IntroductionShelters are part of the backpacking big three and are a crucial part of any sleep system. There are many different models and styles to shelters, but here’s some information about te … read more

IntroductionMany articles on this blog and the internet mention sleep systems. Here is a quick description of what a backpacking sleep system is and each piece. Sleep system refers to all the componen … read more