Sleep Systems
Staff Picks 2025
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
DetailsGryphon Gear Aries 20 deg
Gryphon Gear quilt Aires 20 deg Reg Reg with draft collar and edge tension controllers 900 FP down overstuffed. Gryphon gear 20 deg regular length, 54in width – quilt…
DetailsRab Mythic Ultra 180 XL Sleeping Bag
Like new, only used once. Â XL model is slightly longer for us taller folks. Â Incredibly light and packable. Â 900 fill power hydro-phobic down. Â Rated at 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Â Bag is…
DetailsHow does a Quilt’s Pad Attachment System Influence its Heat Loss Resistance?
This study quantifies how quilt pad-attachment geometry affects convective heat loss. Using a controlled thermal surrogate, standardized wind exposure, and time-constant (Ï„) modeling, we compare pad strap to sheet-and-shingle systems. Results show that tighter pad coupling preserves a substantially higher fraction of still-air thermal resistance, especially under modest side winds.
DetailsCottage Gear Guide: Ultralight Hiking & Backpacking Gear from Small, Startup, and Cottage Brands
Discover the most unique, innovative, and ultralight backpacking gear from small, startup, and cottage brands in our Cottage Gear Guide.
DetailsFS: Feathered Friends 20 Degree Hummingbird Sleeping Bag
For sale is my Feathered Friends 20 degree Hummingbird sleeping bag. Â I’ve owned it for a handful of years, but it’s only been used a few nights as I sleep…
DetailsWant to buy ( WTB) WM Kodiak 6’6 sleeping Bag
Starting the week after Christmas, I’ll be in the market for a newer used WM Kodiak 0* Sleeping bag in excellent condition. I would need the 6’6 length and something…
DetailsAlpenblow Micro Inflator by Aplenglow Gear (SOLD)
Used once, and still like new. $45. Free shipping, domestic U.S. only. It didn’t suit my needs. There are two sets of nozzle attachments included, one set 3-D printed, and…
DetailsThermarest Neoair Xlite NXT Short NEW
NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Short model 66″ X 20″ New in box, has never been out of the box, retails for $199.95
DetailsCowboy Bedroll
This includes a 5′ x 7.5′ wool blanket. Has been in storage, Smells ok to me, but, Buyer may want to clean. The leather harness is suitable for any bedroll,…
Details*SOLD* Timmermade Winter Wren 10F false bottom sleeping bag custom 1,000 fill power down!
I’m selling my Winter Wren 10F sleeping bag. It is in terrific condition with no damage or wear that I can find. I had Dan Timmerman make this with 1k…
DetailsWestern Mountaineering Alpinlite 6′-6
I’m the original owner of this WM Alpinlite. It’s 6′-6 with left zipper. The bag has seen a little use, mostly shorter winter trips (with a light synthetic over quilt,…
DetailsNunatak 3D 25ºF
SOLD Up for sale is a 3D zippered quilt/bag by Nunatak: 25ºF rating Expedry 900 fp down + overfill 2-way #5 zipper with dual draft tubes 10D shell and liner…
DetailsREI Magma 15 Long/Wide Sleeping bag
REI Magma 15 Long/Wide Sleeping bag Length Long Wide: 77 inches Shoulder Long Wide: 71 inches Hip Long Wide: 63.5 inches Used 1 time. Perfect condition $399 new
DetailsZpacks Classic sleeping bag Long Broad 20 degree
Zpacks 20 degree long Broad Classic bag. Â Orange with black interior. Â Comes with Zpacks DCF stuff sack. Â Purchased winter 2020. Â Used about 25 times between Spring 2020 and spring 2022….
DetailsWestern Mountaineering Versalite 10 degree Long/Wide
Selling a WM Versatile long and wide 10 degree bag with left hand zipper. Â Comes with WM stuff sack and WM cotton storage bag. Â Purchased new in spring 2021 and…
DetailsEnlightened Equipment Revelation quilt
Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt in excellent condition. Always stored properly and only used few times. Specs: 850 DownTech fill 20 F rating Long/Wide version 22.25 ounces
DetailsFS Warbonnet 20-degree Wookie XL UQ SOLD
FS WB 20Wookie XL Green. Had 1 extra ounce of down added was custom. Stored in cedar closet in net bag. Very good condition. Ship conus. Take PP thanks Ron
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