• E33: Therm-a-Rest /Sleeping Pads & Upkeep Explained / Brandon Bowers

  • Jun 13 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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E33: Therm-a-Rest /Sleeping Pads & Upkeep Explained / Brandon Bowers

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  • Episode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we spend some time with Brandon Bowers of the PNW, Product Manager for Therm-a-Rest. Curious what sleeping mat/mattress/pad is right for you? Ever wonder what exactly that arbitrary looking “R” value is? Think your pad sounds like a spent potato chip bag every time you turn over on it? Can you slap a piece of tape on a leaking mattress and think it’s good as new? We discuss ALL these things, and more, and just how much effort goes into making those kingpins of the hiking/backpacking sleep system world: the NeoAir Xtherm, NeoAir Xlite, and the Uberlite. Topics: Therm-A-Rest, sleeping, sleep system, pads, mattresses, pad repair The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, Apple, or Patreon. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page Discount Links: Farm To Summit: Link: Farm To Summit Dehydrated Meals Code: FEEDTHEYETI Therm-a-Rest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thermarest/?hl=en Therm-a-Rest Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thermarest?lang=en Timestamps and Questions: 0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost 0:00:17 – Beginning of episode 0:00:48 – Introducing Brandon Bowers 0:04:47 – Brands under Cascade Designs 0:07:48 – Drink of the choice 0:22:14 – Mind covering your backpacking experience? 0:33:37 – What does your day-to-day look like at Therm-a-rest? 0:48:44 – What other products does Therm-a-Rest offer? 0:52:09 – Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads are king on thru-hikes, explain their change in material. 1:00:33 – Can you explain what “R-value” is? 1:13:49 – Other than the Xtherm, Xlite, and Uberlite, do you have a 4th pad you’d suggest? 1:15:00 – Mind explaining the 3-methods of mat inflation? 1:18:31 – Any tips for detecting an air leak without submerging a pad in water? 1:23:03 – Tips for thru-hikers who need a rapid replacement/repair 1:26:33 – End of Interview 1:29:15 – End of Episode Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the album, and their IG page. Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials: Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595 Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3 Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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