Reviews - Sleeping Bags, Pads & Equip.
Written by Garrett Lucas Tuesday, 01 June 2010 16:37
Recently, we had a chance to try out the new Kelty Supernova 3-IN-1 sleeping bag, and it was smooth sailing and great sleeping under the North Carolina skies!
Reviews - Sleeping Bags, Pads & Equip.
Written by Tim Stetzer Sunday, 25 April 2010 17:25
While getting ready for his trip down to North Carolina, Tim Stetzer acquired a Thermarest Sleep system to review. After spending a few cool spring nights in the system, he's ready to report how well the system worked and how comfortably he slept under the stars.
Reviews - Sleeping Bags, Pads & Equip.
Written by Simon Frez-Albrecht Sunday, 01 February 2009 17:37
Since almost a year ago when I started spending nights out in the woods in the cooler months, I realized the need for a layer of insulation between myself and the ground. In the summer, there is not really much need, since the temperatures often dictate that sleeping with much of anything covering you can be uncomfortable. When the nighttime temperatures dip much below 65 degrees Farenheit, there can be a noticeable loss of heat to the ground. I spent a couple of cold nights learning the need for insulation even when the temperatures stayed above 40 degrees Farenheit. After that, beds made from thick evergreen boughs have provided adequate insulation from the ground for my winter escapades. However, the problem with this method is that it requires a supply of boughs (which does not exist in all regions), the time and energy to cut and lay the boughs for a bed, and of course the impact, however small, that this imparts on the environment. Hence, my acquisition of the Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest sleeping pad. Realizing all of these issues, I accumulated enough money to spend on some new gear, and I headed straight for the sleeping area of the local Dick’s Sporting Goods.
