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REI Co-op Base Camp 4 ($474): Better for Bad Weather If you like the Wawonas quality materials and livable design but want better coverage when the weather turns, the REI Base Camp 4 is a smarter pick

And despite what the internet likes to declare every season, it is not suddenly over. If you already own one (or two, or three!) and use it regularly, there is no reason to stop

Synthetic materials have improved significantly but still don't match down in warmth, weight, or compressibility

Best summer sleeping bag for backpacking: Sea To Summit Thermolite Reactor Extreme Sleeping Bag Liner Temperature Rating (F), EN Comfort/EN Lower Limit: adds 10F (not EN rated) Total weight (oz): 12.8 Fill Weight (oz): N/A Fill Power: N/A Hydrophobic Down

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