I first reported on the Klymit inflatable insulation technology a year ago at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, 2008. They were developing an apparel insulation technology based on filling a flexible bladder with noble gas, such as Argon. Klymit claims the system to be more compressible and provides a higher warmth-per-thickness ratio than conventional fiber insulations, while allowing the user to adjust the volume of insulation - and therefore warmth - on the fly. At the time, Klymit was still developing their noble gas technology, seeking partners, and showing prototypes. This year, they are launching their first product... and it's targeted at lightweight backpackers and packrafters.
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