The Nemo Riff 30 Sleeping Bag is Nemo’s answer to the age-old question of how to make side sleepers more comfortable in the woods. A generous…
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Prior to this review, I had never worked with NEMO Equipment. Founded in 2002, they’re a relatively young company and maybe that is some of the…
It’s Fall, and that means it’s time to dig out your best sleeping bag for cool, wet weather. In the northwest, a synthetic bag is essential…
For $90, what can you really expect? As it turns out, quite a lot from the new Kelty Tuck 20 Degree Sleeping Bag. Synthetic insulation has…
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been four years since I covered the original Backcountry Bed. At the time, I loved the product for its…
Goose down sleeping bags remain the gold standard in many people’s minds. That said, they’re often associated with very high costs, which can make them somewhat…
Don’t think of the Sol Escape Pro Bivvy as a glorified emergency blanket. Seeing the silver-lining might make you think it’s nothing more than that. With…
Big Agnes – The Mother of Comfort. That’s the tagline, that’s the promise. I’ve tested tents, pads and sleeping bags from the Steamboat Springs-based company before,…
Few companies know more than Therm-a-Rest when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep in the backcountry. They’re renowned for their pads, but it seems…
There are certain seasons and certain conditions that require synthetic insulation. Wintertime in the Pacific Northwest is one of these times. I spent a month south…
Every now and then we’ll a product that takes the field a huge step ahead of where it was. It may be in safety gear, footwear,…
Ultralight and ultra-roomy is a great combination for a sleeping bag. NEMO Equipment’s Nocturne bags accomplish both objectives with lightweight construction and innovative design. NEMO Nocturne 30…
There are a few things that are hard to improve on: mom’s carrot cake, the original Star Wars trilogy and a powder day come to mind. …
It’s tricky to strike the right balance between light weight and overnight comfort when heading into the backcountry – but with a few pieces of Big…
How many geese does it take to stuff a sleeping bag with 800-fill down and not break the bank? Kelty, it seems, holds the secret with…
Ever since hydrophobic down was introduced to the industry, synthetic bags have felt a little marginalized by the new crowd of uppity goose fluff. That said,…
“Ugh, I didn’t sleep a wink last night.” This perennial camping complaint has been uttered everywhere from Zion to the Hillary Step, and with good reason. …
They’re here – after months of waiting, Sierra Designs’ innovative new line of sleeping kit has hit the market and our testing trips. The Backcountry Bed,…
There’s been just one sleeping bag keeping me warm through the long Spokane winter. While I can’t justify owning my own expedition weight bag, many three…
When the Sierra Designs Zissou series hit the market last year, they made a heck of a ripple in the pond. For non-ultralighters, the Zissou may…