A sleeping mat slows heat loss into the ground and is as important as a sleeping bag for keeping you warm. Choose a mattress based on the temperatures you most often camp in. Fill High-density open-cell foam, down-insulation or synthetic-insulation are the warmest mattresses. Air-filled mats are the coolest, but also the lightest. Antimicrobial treatments will prevent fungal […]
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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