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Sea to Summit Ascent Review | 15 Degree Ultralight Sleeping Bag

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Sea to Summit Ascent Sleeping Bag Review

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 weight to a minimum but also not sacrificing versatility. The Sea to Summit Ascent sleeping … Read more

Sea to Summit Sleeping Pad Review | 16.9 oz Ultralight Insulated Review

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Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated review

Sleeping mats. Some people use them, some people don’t. This Sea to Summit sleeping pad review is the product of many nights spent in the backcountry sleeping on the ground to save weight. When I was younger I never used a sleeping pad, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve started to seriously appreciate the comfort … Read more

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Review | 6.2 R-Value Winter Pad

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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Review

When cold weather hits, you need a good pad with a high R-Value in order to stay warm. A Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme review was definitely in order as soon I saw that Sea to Summit had come out with this new cold weather mat. I’d been waiting for Sea to Summit … Read more

Sea to Summit Alpine Sleeping Bag Review -1 Degree Field Tested

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Sea to Summit Alpine Sleeping Bag Review

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 when temperatures drop below zero, if you have the right equipment, it really can be … Read more

2020 Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag Review | Light & Warm

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Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag

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 bag may be just what you are looking for. When I saw what the Spark … Read more

Sea to Summit Escapist Tarp Review: Crazy Versatile | 2020

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Sea to Summit Escapist tarp

In this Sea to Summit Escapist Tarp review we look at the incredible versatility and details of the Escapist Tarp. If you are looking for a shelter that can conform to your needs every time in the field, the Escapist Tarp is one to look at. It offers you endless setup possibilities and flexibility in the type of place you can set it up. Whether you find yourself in heavy timber with trees everywhere that allow you to take advantage of tying off the tarp, or find yourself in the desert without a tree for miles, the Escapist has you covered.

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Best Backpacking Pillow For Side Sleepers | 3 Elite Options

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After doing our last review on ultralight backpacking pillows, I still hadn’t found “the one.”  Several of the ones we tested like the Sea To Summit Aeros Premium and Nemo Fillo Elite are fantastic pillows,  however, in my humble opinion they just weren’t quite the best backpacking pillow for side sleepers.  So we set out to find the best backpacking pillow for side sleepers.  After putting that last review together, we received lots of feedback that many people were also struggling with the same thing, so we kept searching for just the right pillow. 

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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Review | 2020

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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT - Backwoods Best ultralight pad

Ether Light XT Insulated Pad Review Sea to Summit brought the new Ether Light XT Insulated Pad to the market in 2019, and we put it to the test. This impressively lightweight pad comes in at just 17.3 ounces with a super thick 4 inches. The Ether Light comes in multiple sizes: regular and large … Read more

5 Best Ultralight Backpacking Pillows | Field-Tested Review

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Best ultralight backpacking pillow

Finding the Best Backpacking Pillow Here in the last installment of the Backcountry Camp Series, we are going to help you find the best ultralight backpacking pillow. This is piece of equipment that can make a huge difference in getting a good night’s sleep. Though small and easy to forget about, they can make a … Read more

6 Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review

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Ultralight Sleeping Pads

Sea to Summit Comfort Lite

In this series, Part 1 and Part 2 we talk about tents, in Part 3 and Part 4 we look at some sleeping bags, and now we will look at sleeping pads. A good ultralight sleeping pad is a vital piece to a good nights sleep in the backcountry.

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