Most backpackers choose an inflatable sleeping pad as the base of their sleep system. It makes sense; they’re the most comfortable option. But don’t overlook the closed-cell foam pad so quickly. They ...

The best foam sleeping pads for backpacking are made of closed-cell foam, meaning they’re lightweight, waterproof, and best of all, can’t puncture. If inflatable pads have left you sleeping ground too ...

DOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEMO Equipment, the innovative outdoor gear manufacturer and designer of the award-winning portable swinging and reclining camp chair, the Stargaze™ Recliner, has now ...

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