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A Cut Above: StrataCore™ Construction
Learn why the ProLite Apex and StrataCore construction make it one of the best self-inflating sleeping pads for backpacking and camping.
A Cut Above: StrataCore™ Construction
Learn why the ProLite Apex and StrataCore construction make it one of the best self-inflating sleeping pads for backpacking and camping.

Memories from a 1984 Sleeping Pad
When we buy gear that is guaranteed for longevity, it’s not only allowing our adventure fund to continue to grow, but it’s healthier for the environment as well. It’s gear...
Memories from a 1984 Sleeping Pad
When we buy gear that is guaranteed for longevity, it’s not only allowing our adventure fund to continue to grow, but it’s healthier for the environment as well. It’s gear...

Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Science of L...
Anytime we venture into the backcountry, efficiency becomes a major issue. How well is your backpack packed? Did you bring unnecessary gear or clothing? Are you prepared to deal with...
Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Science of L...
Anytime we venture into the backcountry, efficiency becomes a major issue. How well is your backpack packed? Did you bring unnecessary gear or clothing? Are you prepared to deal with...

WingLock™ + TwinLock™Valve Technology: A Closer...
Here at Therm-a-Rest we are stoked for you to experience the new WingLock™ and TwinLock™ valves. So, we sat down with two Therm-a-Rest design engineers to get a behind the...
WingLock™ + TwinLock™Valve Technology: A Closer...
Here at Therm-a-Rest we are stoked for you to experience the new WingLock™ and TwinLock™ valves. So, we sat down with two Therm-a-Rest design engineers to get a behind the...

The WingLock™ and TwinLock™ Sleeping Pad Valves
Improving the inflation and deflation of our award-winning sleeping pads was no easy task. Our design process is on full display as we detail why the new WingLock and TwinLock...
The WingLock™ and TwinLock™ Sleeping Pad Valves
Improving the inflation and deflation of our award-winning sleeping pads was no easy task. Our design process is on full display as we detail why the new WingLock and TwinLock...

One Man Spends a Night in Therm-a-Rest’s Freezer
Safety Third's host, Paddy O'Connell spends a night in the Therm-a-Rest cold chamber to learn how they test their sleep systems.
One Man Spends a Night in Therm-a-Rest’s Freezer
Safety Third's host, Paddy O'Connell spends a night in the Therm-a-Rest cold chamber to learn how they test their sleep systems.
Behind the Gear

WarmZip™: Unzipping Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
WarmZip™ helps you regulate the Boost 650 bag’s warmth by giving you the ability to manipulate its shape and the distribution of its insulation. Changing the sleeping bag’s shape changes its thermal efficiency, or its ability to retain body heat.

Behind the Gear: The NXT Generation of XLite™ & XTherm™
the two most enduring models of the NeoAir lineup have been radically improved. Presenting the NeoAir® XLite™ NXT and the NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT, the next generation of air pad technology. Learn how we added thickness and warmth while reducing weight (in the XTherm) and noise (in the XLite).