The Therm-a-Rest XTherm Sleeping Pad is an insulated four-season air mattress. Weighing just 15 oz, it’s exceptionally lightweight, durable, and packs up small, which explains its popularity with winter campers and backpackers. While you need to take care in handling, and get good at using your repair kit, the pad is still plenty durable, and widely considered one of the comfiest on the market.
The Western Mountaineering Versalite Sleeping Bag: 10 Degree Down is a fantastic lightweight sleeping bag that is made to withstand sub-freezing temperatures and compresses easily. The construction of the bag allows you to shift the down and change the warmth factor, making this an extremely versatile and high performing bag.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad is a very lightweight and compactable 3-season pad designed for light and fast overnight adventures. Beware that the pad’s material is very noisy and that warmer and more comfortable (yet heavier) options exist.
The Western Mountaineering Antelope MF Sleeping Bag is stellar. It is extremely warm and lightweight. It is weather resistant, durable, and boasts the best zipper of any sleeping bag on the market. Well worth the high price tag.
The Marmot Never Summer 0 Degree Down Sleeping Bag provides outstanding performance for the price. While other bags may be warmer and lighter, the Never Summer won’t break your bank account and still provides impressive warmth with a smart design.