Conversations about camping, trail stories and sleeping better outdoors. Written from experience, sprinkled with humor.
September 21, 2026
On a chilly night you climb into your tent with your puffy jacket on. Is it staying on or going in the corner of the tent until morning? Neither one gets much out of a jacket you carried all day. Using a puffy jacket as a pillow takes weight out of your pack, and layering it over the pillow you already carry gets side sleepers more height. There is also one setup a customer showed us that helps people with...
August 31, 2026
Great camp sleep takes more than being tired. Some of these are prep before the tent goes up, some are small habit changes at camp, and together they get you sound asleep faster and keep you there.
April 4, 2026
Because your sleep setup deserves a little personality too all four Pillow Strap pattern fabrics are now available in Large. Prismatic Springs, Chroma Currents, Tie Dyed and Night Shadows are in stock and ready for the spring camping season.
March 30, 2026
A complete care guide for your Pillow Strap covering washing, drying and storage. A few simple habits will keep your Pillow Strap in great shape season after season.
March 29, 2026
Every camper has dealt with it. You fall asleep and an hour later your pillow is somewhere on the other side of the tent. Slick sleeping pads, slick pillows, and natural movement all work against you. We break down why it happens, the common DIY fixes that fall short, and what actually works to keep your pillow under your head all night.
March 27, 2026
How to size Pillow Strap for the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Cinch and other loose-fill camping pillows. Loose-fill pillows fit a little differently than inflatables, and the enclosure size (unstretched) is the key to getting it right.
