This week we sit down with Matt Wymer and talk about sleep systems. Specifically we talk about understanding the temperature ratings that are given by companies because sometimes it's more than meets the eye. A 30 degree sleeping bag from one company may not be the same 30 degree rating from another. Also with sleeping pads, your pad isn't just for comfort! Sleeping pads play a large role insulating as well. All of that is covered on this episode, so tune in!

You can find Matt's articles for Understanding Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings here ->                    Part 1. https://www.rokslide.com/understanding-sleeping-bag-temperature-rating-part-i/                        Part 2. https://www.rokslide.com/my-sleep-systems-part-ii/

Find more articles from Matt, here -> https://www.rokslide.com/author/high-country/

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Matt's Sleep Systems for different times of year - 1:05

Sleeping Bag Ratings - 3:00

Finding your system - 6:00

Down vs Synthetic - 7:20

Matt's sleeping bags - 9:50

Quilt vs Bag - 10:50

Sleeping Pads - 12:20

Tips for keeping warm - 20:15

Kifaru Slick 0 Synthetic Bag - https://store.kifaru.net/slick-bag-p73.aspx

Hammock Gear Down Quilt - https://www.hammockgear.com/insulation/

Mountain Hardwear UltraLamina 15 - https://www.mountainhardwear.com/search?q=lamina

Marmot Plasma Bag - https://www.rei.com/product/864086/marmot-plasma-15-sleeping-bag