405 | Sleeping Pad Selection, Misconceptions, and More...

Published: June 28, 2023, 2 p.m.

b'Maybe you have been let down by an uncomfortable, cold, or deflated sleeping pad in the backcountry. If you have, you know that you never want to experience that again. Can an inflatable sleeping bag be comfortable, warm, and durable? How do you select the right one?\\n\\nIn today\'s podcast, we have a deep-dive discussion on inflatable sleeping pads with Brandon Bowers, the Product Manager at Therm-a-Rest. This conversation will explain sleeping pad design and materials. A sleeping pad\'s warmth, as measured in "R-Value", and what that really means. Some misconceptions about sleeping pads, tips and tricks for using inflatable sleeping pads, and more.\\n\\nTherm-a-Rest NXT: https://www.thermarest.com/search?q=nxt\\n\\nSIG GIVEAWAY: https://exomtngear.com/podcast\\n\\nLEAVE A MESSAGE: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry or podcast@exomtngear.com'