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SkI: To some a sport, to others a lifestyle. The most cutting edge tools you need to ski up, down, or across the mountain are all here.

CLOTHING: Nothing can ruin a day in the backcountry faster than not having the right clothing. After countless hours of gear testing, we've selected the best in technical wear & casual clothing from industry leaders.

CAMP / HIKE: Sunrise over a high alpine lake. A trek in the mountains. Pitching a tent far from the city...the backcountry beckons. After years of fieldwork, we've compiled the most technical, high-quality camping, backpacking & hiking gear by Kelty, Lowa, MSR, The North Face and more.

TRAVEL: Not everyone who wanders is lost. Explore, experience, engage. Herein lie the tools to keep you packed & organized, safely hydrated, and on the trail…when you want to be. Choose from Eagle Creek, Jansport, The North Face, Katadyn and more.

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Sleeping Pad description

The Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 is the lightest, most compact, four-season self-inflating mattress ever made. The ProLite line of mattresses belongs to the Fast & Light Series from Therm-a-Rest. They are engineered to accommodate those who need to carry everything to survivefrom alpinists to adventure racers and long-distance backpackers. Therm-a-Rest's proprietary foam is 20% lighter and traps more air than previous models, making it warmer and far easier to carry. The ProLite 4 is thick enough for four-season use, and features a sticky-dot non-slip surface that ensures your mattress stays put for a full night's sleep. Compatible with the Lite Chair Kit for added backcountry comfort. Pair it up with a Fast & Light Stuff Sack for protection and portability.

Bottom Line: The ultimate in lightweight, compressible, four-season sleep systems for backcountry addicts.

If you are going to telemark hard day after day you are going to need a good night's sleep in order to restore your energy. The Prolite 4 is absolutely perfect for snow camping, especially when laid over a very thin closed-cell foam mat as well. The bright orange color is fantastic - I used it last season as a beacon for some friends trying to find their way back to the base camp in the Australian Snowy Mountains. It was seen from about two kilometers away! Although expensive, this mat is absolutely worth it for winter snow camping.

Light, easy, durable, compact, and above and beyond all else: comfy. 3 days 2 nights in Nicolet National Forest, slept like a rock. Rolled it up inside my sleeping bag and lost no space in my pack. Lousy ground to sleep on and I felt nothing but rested in the morning. The weight is negligable, and the price well worth it. Another guy on the trip had a "Trail lite" Thermarest, and yet annother had a "Swiss Gear" Both offered to trade on more than one occasion. Nope, don't think so guys.