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SLEEPING BAG TECHNOLOGY

When we build a sleeping bag, we use high-performance materials and design elements that create a bag so efficient and comfortable that we guarantee satisfaction Our design doesn’t stop there We ensure that the bag isn’t just a high performer on the specs chart, we make sure that it works in the outdoors, easily stowing away in your pack and working with your sleeping pad to save energy during your adventures

A Fit For Every Adventure

While aspects like temperature ratings and down fill power are important to choosing the right sleeping bag or quilt, like any piece of apparel, the right choice starts with fit With three fit profiles—Ultralight, Performance, & W A R M —across our line of bags and quilts, every type of adventurer, from the ultralight alpinist to the weekend car camper, can find the perfect piece for their sleep system in the Therm-a-Rest lineup

BUILT FOR CAMP. DESIGNED FOR YOUR PACK.

While our focus is to improve your night at camp, your gear spends a lot of time crammed into backpacks, panniers, dry bags and car trunks Every piece of Therm-a-Rest gear is designed with the packability that your adventures demand

BETTER SLEEP GUARANTEE.

For 50 years our designs have been guided by a singular purpose: better sleep outside Whether it’s deep in the backcountry or in the back of a van, you should be getting better sleep in one our sleeping bags or quilts Which is why we have the Better Sleep Guarantee If you are not completely satisfied with your sleeping bag or quilt, return it within three months and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked

100% RECYCLED NYLON

Used on our Performance Fit sleeping bags, our soft-to-the-touch 20D nylon is 100% recycled and Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified

SYNERGYLINK™ CONNECTORS

These removable straps integrate your mattress and sleeping bag to minimize heat loss and keep you secure through the night

Zoned Insulation

Intentionally placed insulation puts fill exactly where you need it, maximizing thermal properties while reducing weight

NIKWAX HYDROPHOBIC DOWN™

Boasting unrivaled temperature regulation, it dries three times faster, absorbs 90% less water and maintains loft 60 times longer than untreated down

Responsible Down Standard

All of our down is certified to the Responsible Down Standard so that you can sleep easy knowing that the waterfowl have been treated humanely

ERALOFT™ SYNTHETIC INSULATION

Hollow fibers boost heat capabilities while shedding weight Compressible synthetic insulation repels water and possesses excellent temperature regulation

TOE-ASIS™ FOOT WARMER

A baffled pocket of insulation helps rapidly warm cold feet inside of our ergonomic footbox

Warmth You Can Trust

Our on-site manikin and cold chamber allow us to design products that will perform in the field Our chamber and independent testing provide temperature ratings for our products All hooded sleeping bags above 10 degrees Fahrenheit get rated in accordance to EN (European Norm) 13537 and ISO 23537

Our blankets, quilts and non-hooded sleeping bags are given a suggested comfort and limit range that differs slightly from traditional EN ratings, because these products require extra insulation for your head and integration with a mattress Use these charts to understand the warmth you can expect from Therm-a-Rest products

Box Baffled Construction

To maximize thermal efficiency in key areas, we use mesh box baffles to boost loft and eliminate cold spots at the seams of the sleeping bag or quilt

Special slider design makes midnight ventilation a breeze by preventing annoying and costly snags on the fabric

Comfort Range & Rating : This is the lowest recommended temperature for a “standard” woman (25 yo, 132 lb (60 kg), 5’2’’ (157 cm)).

Transition Range & Limit Rating: This is the lowest recommended temperature for a “standard” man (25 yo, 154 lb (70 kg) and 5’7’’ (170 cm)).

Risk Range & Rating: The sleeping bag should only be used in this range in an emergency, or by those with ample experience in augmenting a bag’s warmth.

QUILT & BLANKET LOOPS

Most of our bags are equipped with quilt and blanket loops, allowing you to securely attach extra insulation to customize your sleep system

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