Down and synthetic bag reviews + temperature ratings.
These four insulated pads solve different winter backpacking problems, from safest all-around warmth to comfort-first cold-weather sleep and better value.
Brooke Wilder
6 min read
My picks for the best ultralight backpacking sleeping bag start with the Sea to Summit Spark 15 and Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20. Read the comfort rating first.
Brooke Wilder
7 min read
A quilt is not just a lighter sleeping bag with the back removed. It asks more from your sleeping pad, your head insulation, and your tolerance for drafts. This guide is for the hiker still choosing the system, not the person already shopping quilt models.
Brooke Wilder
7 min read
UltraLite review: 29 oz of 850+ down. Maker rating 20°F; EN comfort 24.8°F, lower limit 14°F. Who should buy it, and who should skip it.
Brooke Wilder
8 min read
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