Why did the Feathered Friends Flicker Ultralight Quilt catch my eye? After countless hunts where I needed a sleep system light enough to carry “just in case,” I found myself searching for something that didn’t force me into a full
Over the last two years, I’ve been testing this Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down backpacking quilt in the 15-degree regular size, and I’ve pushed its limits in both cold and warm conditions. Quilts used to be a niche product—mostly reserved for
Overnight recovery is critical on extended cold-weather trips, and there’s no better way to guarantee a poor night’s rest than with a crummy sleep system. My 15-year-old down sleeping bag was starting to show its age, so when Sea to
Some frigid temperatures on recent hunts left me wanting to find a really good winter sleeping bag which prompted this Feathered Friends Ibis review. When it’s really cold out and you want to keep hunting, hiking or backpacking, having the
What drew me to wanting to test the Sea to Summit Spark Pro 15° sleeping bag? Well, I’ve been drawn to backpacking since before I can remember, and I’ve always loved being outdoors exploring new country. Along with that, I
Is the 30° Katabatic Palisade ultralight quilt the best backpacking quilt you can buy? There is a strong argument for that statement, and we will do our best in this review to give you the details you need to make
Is there any better place to test gear than Alaska? This Nemo Stalker sleeping bag review was born from a hunt that I recently was able to go on….a hunt of a lifetime. I was the lucky winner of an
Are you looking to shave weight from your pack without sacrificing comfort? That was our goal with this Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag review. The design of this new Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag is one that lends itself to
Whether you are backpacking, hunting, or camping a good sleeping bag is one of the most essential pieces of gear. This Sea to Summit Ascent review was born from the need to stay warm in the backcountry while keeping the
After an experience I had several years ago, I set out to find a cold weather sleeping bag. Enter this Feathered Friends Eider review. Whatever winter sleeping bag I end up with needs to meet the challenge of the weather
When it’s bitter cold out and you want to keep hunting, having the right sleeping bag is critical. Enter this Sea to Summit Alpine sleeping bag review. While many of us may shy away from spending nights in a tent
I’d been wanting to do a Katabatic Alsek 22 review for a while now after testing the Katabatic Flex last year and being so impressed with it. As a fan of backpacking quilts, I wanted to see what the Alsek
So, you want the lightest of the light but still need to stay warm in the backcountry? You may want to take a look at this Zpacks Classic Sleeping review. The Zpacks Classic Sleeping Bag is one of the the
Looking for the best ultralight sleeping bag but having a hard time knowing what is best for your situation? There are so may options out there, each with different temperature ratings, and often times each sleeping bag has multiple temperature
Selecting the best ultralight quilt for the situations you are going to encounter can be a tough job, given the large number of options on the market today. We conducted real-life testing of these 6 top tier ultralight quilts to
The Katabatic Flex Quilt is one that blew our socks off during testing. It performed much better than its temperature rating, has a TON of features, offers a lot of customization, and just flat out impressed. Even if you aren’t
So, you want the lightest of the light but still need to stay warm in the backcountry? You may want to take a look at this Zpacks Solo quilt review. The Zpacks Solo Quilt is the lightest of the Zpacks
In this Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt review we wanted to put this thing to the test and find its actual lower limit. The Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt that we tested has a temperature rating of 30 degrees, but we tested
The Feathered Friends Raven and Lark sleeping bag lines are nothing short of AMAZING! If you are looking for a premium sleeping bag while still keeping the weight reasonable, this is your bag. Feature rich, super warm, and the highest
Looking for a super comfortable sleeping bag that gives you ample room to move around, toss and turn, and still keep you warm? The Exped Comfort Sleeping bag may be just what you are looking for. When I saw what
When it’s time to pick up a quality ultralight sleeping bag, you undoubtedly dread looking at the price tag. This is where this Outdoor Vitals Summit review comes in. When I saw the price tag on the Outdoor Vitals Summit
Looking for an insanely light and compact sleeping bag? Need one that packs down so small you might lose it in your pack? (OK…that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point). The Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping
In Part 3 of the Backcountry Camp Series, we talked about what you need to know when picking out the best lightweight sleeping bag. Here in Part 4, we talk about a handful of lightweight sleep systems. For this review,
What are some of the best ultralight sleeping bags? There are so many to choose from! How do you decide between down or synthetic? What style of sleeping bag is the right fit for you? Do you prefer a sleeping
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