Sleep System
Sleeping bags, quilts, and pads
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Aerogogo Gigapump Air
A one-ounce USB-powered air pump that inflates and deflates sleeping pads, air mattresses and camp pillows at 300L/min. It runs off a power bank, phone or any 5V/2A USB output, and doubles as a vacuum pump to compress gear down for storage.
Flextail Pillow
An ultralight inflatable camp pillow with an ergonomic B-shape that supports the neck, including for side sleepers. The soft cover is removable and washable.
Flextail Zero Pump
An ultralight 2-in-1 air pump that inflates and deflates sleeping pads and can also blow air to help start a fire. It runs on a replaceable rechargeable battery, and Flextail bills it as the smallest and lightest pump of its kind.
Katabatic Gear Alsek -5 Quilt
An ultralight three-season quilt with a patented pad-attachment system that seals out drafts and a differential cut that lets the down loft fully. Continuous baffles let you shift down by temperature, and an overstuffed collar and trapezoidal foot box add warmth where it counts.
Naturehike TUYE 6.5 Ultralight
An inflatable sleeping pad with a high 6.5 R-value, giving solid insulation for cold-weather camping. It stays light and packs down compact for backpacking trips.
Nemo Fillo Elite
An ultralight inflatable pillow with a baffled internal air cell for support and a layer of PrimaLoft for cushioning. The cover is soft and washable, and the whole thing packs down to a minimal size.
Nemo Tensor Long and Wide
An ultralight insulated sleeping pad in the long-and-wide size, using a stable baffle design and reflective film insulation for year-round warmth. It is notably quiet underbody, and a pump sack is included for inflation.
Neve Gear Waratah Quilt with stuff sack and straps
An ultralight sleep quilt filled with 850-fill-power duck down, using horizontal and vertical baffles to keep the down evenly spread. A pad-attachment system seals out drafts and a zippered footbox adds warmth, with a stuff sack and straps included.
Patagonia down (-7) Sleeping Bag Long
A high-fill 850-power down sleeping bag in the long size, rated to around -7C for cold nights. A centre-front zipper eases entry and the roomy cut allows natural movement, with traceable down and organic materials used in the build.
Pico Pump
A 28-gram air pump that delivers a true 5 kPa output, enough to fully inflate most sleeping pads and air mattresses in a single step. That removes the need to top off by mouth, which avoids adding moisture inside the pad. It is significantly lighter than typical mini pumps, aimed squarely at ultralight camping.
Thermarest Neoair Pump (with 2 xAAA)
The original Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump runs on two AAA batteries and inflates sleeping pads with the original narrow twist valve. This older pump is not the newer NeoAir Micro Pump for WingLock and TwinLock valves. The listed 76 g includes my two AAA batteries.
Thermarest NeoAir XLite
An ultralight, highly packable inflatable sleeping pad with a 2.5-inch-thick horizontally baffled structure. ThermaCapture technology and a 3.2 R-value give year-round warmth at a low weight and small packed size. Buying note: the linked product is the current NeoAir XLite NXT replacement, which differs in thickness and insulation from my original XLite. The 354 g listed here remains the weight of my original kit item.
Thermarest Neoair Xlite Large
The large-size NeoAir XLite, an ultralight three-season sleeping pad using a Triangular Core Matrix and a ThermaCapture layer for insulation and stability. A durable 30D ripstop nylon shell and a WingLock valve handle quick inflation and deflation.
Thermarest Neoair Xlite Regular
The regular-size NeoAir XLite, an ultralight sleeping pad 7.6cm thick with an internal baffled structure for stability. A high R-value and low weight make it a multi-season option for weight-conscious trips.
Thermarest Neoair XTherm
A highly insulated four-season inflatable sleeping pad with a strong warmth-to-weight ratio. It is built for winter camping, mountaineering and cold-weather backpacking where insulation matters without the weight.
Ultralight Mattress
An ultralight air mattress using an offset air-cell structure for support, topped with a 20D honeycomb-embossed recycled polyester taffeta. The lighter top fabric brings the weight down to a starting point of around 17 ounces.
Western Mountaineering Megalite
A semi rectangular down sleeping bag rated to around -1C, filled with 850+ fill power goose down under an ultralight shell. The wider cut gives you room to move compared to a tight mummy bag, and like all Western Mountaineering bags it is handmade in the USA.
Zenbivy 12°C (10°F) Expedry Goose
Part of Zenbivy's two-piece sleep system, pairing a sheet that fits over the sleeping pad with a separate clip-on quilt to block drafts while allowing more movement than a mummy bag. It is insulated with 900-fill-power, water-resistant goose down and rated to around -12C (10F).
Zenbivy Dry Sack 10L with compression straps
A 10-litre waterproof dry sack with fully welded seams for a reliable watertight seal. A high-speed mechanical valve lets you compress the contents quickly, and compression straps cinch it down further.
Zenbivy dry sack 7L with compression caps
A 7-litre waterproof dry sack with fully welded seams and a high-speed mechanical valve for quick compression. It keeps clothing and sleeping bags dry, and the compression caps shrink the packed volume further.
Zenbivy Softop pillow Regular
A modular camp pillow in three parts: a soft down topper, an inflatable bladder for adjustable support and a separate pillowcase. It packs down small and light while letting you tune the firmness.
Zenbivy Ultralight Quilt Large -12°C (10°F) Expedry Goose
A lightweight backpacking quilt in the large size, rated to around -12C (10F) and filled with Expedry water-resistant goose down. It is built to pair with Zenbivy's patented sheet system for a draft-free, comfortable sleep setup.
Zenbivy Ultralight Quilt Large -4°C (25°F)
A lightweight, packable backpacking quilt in the large size, rated to around -4C (25F). It uses Zenbivy's patented sheet-and-quilt system to deliver a warm, comfortable sleep setup at a low pack weight.
Zenbivy Ultralight Sheet 25" -4°C (25°F)
The fitted-sheet half of Zenbivy's modular sleep system, sized to 25 inches and rated to around -4C (25F). It wraps the sleeping pad and connects to a quilt, creating a draft-free setup that is lighter and more flexible than a traditional sleeping bag.
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