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How does a Quilt’s Pad Attachment System Influence its Heat Loss Resistance?
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This study quantifies how quilt pad-attachment geometry affects convective heat loss. Using a controlled thermal surrogate, standardized wind exposure, and time-constant (τ) 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.

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Cottage Gear Guide: Ultralight Hiking & Backpacking Gear from Small, Startup, and Cottage Brands
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Discover the most unique, innovative, and ultralight backpacking gear from small, startup, and cottage brands in our Cottage Gear Guide.

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Thermarest Neoair Xlite NXT Short NEW
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NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Short model 66″ X 20″ New in box, has never been out of the box, retails for $199.95  

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SOLD Neo Air Xlite Women’s Air Mattress SOLD
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Good condition. No leaks and no repairs have been made to this mattress. This is the discontinued women’s version of the Xlite. It has the classic valve, 2.5 inches thick,…

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Sea to Summit Etherlight XT, L/W
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Etherlight XT, L/W. Women’s version. Good condition. Images: https://imgur.com/a/sea-to-summit-etherlight-xt-lw-wY2YB7m Shipping CONUS, payment with PayPal. Thanks!

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Sea to Summit Etherlite XR (New In Box) – Regular Mummy
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New in box. Sea to Summit Etherlite XR (Regular Mummy)   $150 shipped CONUS via PayPal

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Nemo Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad, 20 inch wide
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Purchased in 2019 but never used on trail (I found out I reallly need a wide sleeping pad). This is the newer version with a baffle system that doesn’t sound…

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Exped Dura 8R (Long/Wide) (New!)
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This is totally unused. All original packaging. I got it thinking last Winter I was going to be clocking some gnarly cold nights. Never happened. this is Long/Wide size.

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Max [Regular]
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX Regular – 20 x 72 Inches 6.9 R-value Non-NXT version Latest NXT version specs: https://cascadedesigns.com/products/neoair-r-xtherm-nxt-max-sleeping-pad

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For Sale (FS) Sea to Summit Etherlight XT Sleeping Pad
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Selling my Sea to Summit Etherlight XT insulated Sleeping pad in size Large/Mummy. This has only been used roughly 6-8 trips and is in great condition other than there are…

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NeoAir XTherm – Full Length, Regular Width
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Like new XTherm.  Used several nights by my daughter who has decided she is done backpacking.  Looking for a good home.  Paid via PayPal.  Will ship USPS priority mail within…

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Thermarest NeoLoft regular wide pad for sale
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Thermarest NeoLoft regular wide pad for sale. To test it when I got it, I inflated it and slept on in one night in the house. Insanely comfortable. Definitely not…

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WTB – Big Agnes Pumphouse Ultra
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Got a deal at REI Re/Supply on a BA RAPID SL Floormat. However it did not come with a pump sack. Would like to get the Pumphouse Ultra since it’s…

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Xtherm Sleeping Pad
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Thermarest xtherm sleeping pad for sale. Used but in good condition. No leaks or repairs.

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Inflatable Sleeping Pads for Backpacking
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The product category of inflatable sleeping pads is trending towards larger, warmer, and more comfortable pads – with very little weight penalty. This market report surveys available products and provides use case guidance, context tips, and feedback heuristics for optimizing comfort.

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Thermarest XTherm short pad
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Hard to part with this but I guess I’m just getting old — My trusty Thermarest XTherm 4-season pad. It’s the short version, only 48 inches long, for extreme weight…

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FS- versalite
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Gear for sale https://imgur.com/a/SPLL31r Western mountaineering Versatile 6’ rz-32oz $600 Amazing bag, it kept me warm and cozy down to the mid 20s on a neoair and zrest. My second…

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WTB: Neoair xlite small (torso)
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Anyone have one laying around? It’s a perfect fit for the tent space and for finally getting my three year old boy out on the trail.

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Old-school mummy pad… HELP!
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I need a 20” wide, long-length inflatable, insulated mummy pad. My brother has misplaced his and he has an old-school Big Agnes Zirkel 20 down bag that only works with…

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Never Mind…
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I need five self-inflating pads for our upcoming trip to Yellowstone/Teton. We would need these pretty quickly since we depart for Bozeman on Sat, 09/06. I need one old-school mummy…

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