Sleeping Bags/Pads

‘Silent Nights’: NEMO Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review

Unique construction silences and stabilizes the new NEMO Tensor sleeping pad, which we review here.

Written by Seiji Ishii March 18, 2019

First Look: NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag

Patent-pending FeatherCore insulation closes the gap to down in the NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy sleeping bag.

Written by Seiji Ishii March 13, 2019

Half Off ‘Ghost Whisperer’ Sleeping Bags? You Aren’t Seeing Things

For next to nothing, it’s everything you want in a bag that weighs next to nothing.

Written by Julie Kailus March 07, 2019

First Look: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Air Mattress

The Therm-a-rest NeoAir UberLite is the lightest insulated air mattress ever made. We tested the NeoAir UberLite for this review.

Written by GJ Staff February 27, 2019

REI Magma 15-Degree Sleeping Bag Review: Simple, Warm Slumber

Plenty of warmth and intuitive design make the REI Magma 15 sleeping bag a simple, solid three-season option.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 27, 2019

Insomnia? Listen to App-Based Bedtime Stories by ‘Extreme Sleep Adventurer’

Phoebe Smith has slept soundly on mountaintops and inside glaciers. Now she’s sharing her secrets through the popular app Calm. Think bedtime stories for adults.

Written by Julie Kailus February 11, 2019

NEMO Ramsey 30 Sleeping Bag Review: Down Mummy Vents With ‘Gills’

The NEMO Ramsey 30 is a middle-of-the-road sleeping bag with gills for dumping heat.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 15, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: Backcountry Sleep System With Kelty

This week, one lucky winner will receive a complete backcountry sleep system from Kelty!

Written by GJ Staff December 07, 2018

Pedal, Rest, Repeat: Rapha Launches Sleep System for Bikepackers

From bike bibs to sleeping bags, Rapha expands to keep cyclists comfortable from the starting line to the campsite.

Written by Steve Graepel October 23, 2018

Kammok Bobcat Trail Quilt Review: Blanket Transforms for Hammock Camping

A minimalist sleeping bag, a blanket, a top quilt, and an underquilt all in one cozy package, Kammok’s new Bobcat Trail Quilt packs a soft,…

Written by Jake Ferguson October 18, 2018

Big Agnes Double Sleeping Pad, Bag Review: Cuddling in the Backcountry

We’re always up for a review that involves some cuddling. In this gear test, we took Big Agnes’ Sentinel 30 double sleeping bag and Q-Core…

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 11, 2018

I Tried the Camp Sleep System Made for the Restless

Zenbivy builds on a revolutionary design with its zipperless, hooded quilt. I took one of its latest prototypes, the Zenbivy Light, high in the Rocky…

Written by Sean McCoy October 05, 2018

Tested: Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt With ‘Hideaway Hood’

Quilts are lighter, cheaper, and nearly fail-safe. The zipperless down throws have become synonymous with fast-and-light endeavors. And now, Sierra Designs offers a hooded quilt.

Written by Steve Graepel September 17, 2018

Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019

Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We…

Written by Steve Graepel July 16, 2018

Why Enlightened Equipment Quilts Are All the Rage

Go to a thru-hike campsite, and chances are you’ll see an Enlightened Equipment quilt. This is why long distance hikers love the lightweight sleeping quilt.

Written by GJ Staff June 28, 2018

Outdoor Office: Big Agnes to Thru-Hike Colorado

Sleeping-bag maker Big Agnes will send more than 70 employees on an awareness-raising thru-hike of Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail.

Written by Julie Kailus June 07, 2018

Therm-a-Rest Calls the Parsec Its Most Balanced Sleeping Bag Yet: Here’s Why

Therm-a-Rest says this versatile 20-degree-rated bag might be its most effective and well-rounded sleep system to date.

Written by GJ Staff May 24, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Therm-a-Rest Parsec Sleeping Bag Giveaway

Win a Therm-a-Rest Parsec Sleeping Bag in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.

Written by GJ Staff May 18, 2018

L.L.Bean Introduces Aerogel-Insulated Sleeping Bag

The new-to-market L.L.Bean Ultralight Sleeping Bag is the first to use an innovative insulation by PrimaLoft that blends aerogel with traditional fibers.

Written by Sean McCoy February 05, 2018

Crazy Russian Hacker Opens Canned Sleeping Bag From 1952

YouTube’s Crazy Russian Hacker peels open a giant sardine can from 1952. But inside is no snack; it’s a U.S. military-issue sleeping bag.

Written by GJ Staff January 08, 2018

Sleep in the Elements: ‘Space Cowboy’ Sleeping Bag Review

Cowboy campers rejoice, Therm-a-rest’s upcoming sleeping bag is light enough for a nap sack and built to shed morning dew—perfect for sleeping outside.

Written by GJ Staff December 21, 2017

Review: A Serious Sleeping Bag For Kid Backpackers

The Feathered Friends Flicker Nano sleeping bag gives kids a high-end option on a level similar to top down adult offerings.

Written by Steve Graepel September 14, 2017

Zipper Free: Sierra Designs Cloud Sleeping Bag Review

Without any zipper to close off the 40-degree, rain-soaked chill outside, I slept comfortably, nestled cocoon-like in Sierra Designs’ cleverly tricked out mummy sleeping bag.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 14, 2017

Custom Sleeping Bag: Big Agnes ‘Hazel’ Review

Big Agnes introduces its newest women’s sleeping bag, the Hazel SL 15. It stands apart due to its unique “customizable” fit. We tested it in…

Written by Emily Reed August 03, 2017

Mega Size, Warmth, & Comfort: Exped ‘MegaMat’

Designed for car campers, Exped made a sleeping pad you will dream about while fast asleep on it.

Written by GJ Staff July 04, 2017

‘Ghost Whisperer’ Puffy Inspires Sleeping Bag Of Same Name

Airy down insulation and uber-thin face fabric made the Ghost Whisperer among the most popular of all ‘puffy’ jackets in recent years. For 2018 Mountain…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2017