Gear Review: Sea to Summit’s Etherlight XT Extreme Sleeping Mat

Last year, I bought my boyfriend a new winter sleeping mat. On its maiden voyage, we went snow camping, setting up just below the summit of Mount Twynam in Kosciuszko National Park.  After a big day of touring with heavy packs on, and scoring a couple of turns, we were ready to pass out. Just as we lay down…

Gear Review: Sea to Summit’s Airlite Towel

Have you ever heard hikers talk about ‘the extra 10%’? When it comes to pack weight, the rule of thumb is to keep 10% extra room in your pack for a few little luxury items; be it a bottle of wine, a pillow, or that extra pair of socks. For me, the extra 10% is…