Ep 11 - Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit

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If you find yourself cold when sleeping outdoors or stuck trying to figure out the best sleeping setup for your adventures, then this episode of the Snowys Camping Show is essential listening.

Our hosts Ben and Lauren pick the brain of industry expert, Dean Woodall from Sea to Summit! They cover everything from temperature ratings and testing, down vs synthetic sleeping bags, sleeping mats and insulation, ASTM R-Values, and tips for a warmer sleep when outdoors.

0:00 – Intro
2:26 – Commonly asked questions about sleep systems
3:58 – How to tell if you are a hot or cold sleeper
8:07 – Temperature standards and ratings
9:25 – EN 13537 rating
11:34 – The testing process
13:12 – Temperature ratings: comfort rating, lower limit & extreme rating
17:00 – Liners in your sleeping bag
21:03 – Down vs synthetic sleeping bags
26:17 – Benefits of natural fibres
31:13 – Sleeping mats and insulation
32:02 – R-Value and the ASTM standard
37:22 – Tips for sleeping warmer outdoors

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