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2025

Noah Wetzel

Big Agnes Collection Photoshoot, Sales Meetings, Backpacking galore! The Big Agnes team gets outside and sleeps in the dirt as much as we can. Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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Noah Wetzel

Noah Wetzel

Deadlines. Appointments. Milestones.

The days fly by faster than a hare darting through the forest.

But, outside, on the trail or at camp, the phones turn off.

The endless notifications and reminders quiet.

Replaced with chirping birds. Buzzing critters. The crunch of earth beneath your feet.

Take a deep breath. Out here, you decide how your time passes.

Our continued drive to always innovate and lead the industry has us stoked in 2025. This year we’re bringing you a lineup of fresh designs and materials to almost every category to help you skip the hustle and set your own pace.

We’re excited to launch our proprietary tent fabric technology HyperBead™ to our award-winning ultralight tents. This new fabric technology reduces weight, is more waterproof, adds durability and tear strength to our ultralight tent fabrics, plus has no intentionally added PFAS. Beyond our ultralight tents, we’ve added new ultralight backpacks, upgraded our luggage collection, brought more comfort to your backcountry sleep system, and more.

Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of Big Agnes’s innovations. The 2025 line offers more sustainably soured and manufactured and recycled material than any other season in our 24 years. We’ve woven recycled fish nets into two brand new products – the Sweetwater UL Backpacks and Fly Creek UL Zip Quilt and Sleeping Bag. In addition to this, all of our new 2025 tents have no intentionally added PFAS. Big Agnes’s commitment to being a sustainability forward brand goes beyond our products. Our three USA facilities run on 100% renewable energy offset programs; and our renowned Repair Team is ready to fix your worn gear to keep it in use and out of the landfill as long as possible.

Life’s pace off the trail has been moving at record speeds. Reignite your adventurous spirit and find the wild places that light your fire.

Make the reservation. Pack up the camp gear. Invite some friends.

And escape into the backcountry to slow it down.

It’s time to Set Your Pace and hit the trail with Big Agnes.

Hope to see you out there, The Crew at Big Agnes

Cover Photo: Victor Zicho The morning of on the World First through ride of the 500+ year old Trans-Bhutan Trail. Sleeping next to the Dochu La Pass, we had the most spectacular camp spot under hundreds of prayer first. Bhutan. Victor Zicho

Noah Wetzel

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SWEETWATER

UL PACKS

The new Sweetwater UL backpacks feature 100% recycled regen Ocean Robic nylon made from discarded fishing nets. This post-consumer recycled robic nylon equals in quality to virgin nylon. The high-tenacity Robic yarn is stronger than regular yarn in the same denier, has superior tear strength, and is abrasion resistant.

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Noah Wetzel Caution: River crossing! White River National Forest, Colorado.

ULTRALIGHT. DURABLE. COMFORTABLE.

Sweetwater UL 28L

1lb 13oz/822g (S/M) • $229.95

Sweetwater UL 43L

2lbs 10oz/1.19kg (Med) • $279.95

Sweetwater UL 60L

3lbs 2oz/1.42kg (Med) • $329.95

Set the pace on your next adventure with a Sweetwater UL pack. Streamlined design prioritizes a perfect fit, featuring running-vest-style straps that securely hug your chest, back, and shoulders. Smart, effective construction secures your load without unnecessary bulk, using durable, recycled regen Ocean Robic nylon derived from discarded fishing nets.

Whether hitting the trail for a thru-hike or a quick overnight, the propriety frame technology and ultralight durable fabric efficiently support your gear, shifting the weight from your shoulders to your hips.

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THE AWARD-WINNING

TIGER WALL PLATINUM Lighter, stronger, and more waterproof than ever thanks to our proprietary HyperBead™ fabric, the Tiger Wall Platinum takes two-door tent design to a crazylight new level. Two doors, two vestibules, and all the features you need for backcountry comfort - without the weight and bulk of extra frills. Designed for efficiency, the Tiger Wall Platinum is built for fast and light trail missions where every ounce counts.

Tiger Wall Platinum

2 Person • 1lb 15oz/879g • $649.95 3 Person • 2lb 5oz/1.05kg • $699.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

TIGER WALL UL Lighter, stronger, and more waterproof than ever thanks to our proprietary HyperBead™ fabric, the Tiger Wall UL is ideal for minimalists looking for a side entry, ultralight tent. Defined by its high-volume, single pole architecture with large side entry doors and generous vestibule space, this tent is a favorite for multi-day adventures for good reason.

Large length-wise opening and compression closure makes packing up simple and easy

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Tiger Wall UL

1 Person • 1lb 13oz/824g • $429.95 2 Person • 2lb 3oz/981g • $479.95 3 Person • 2lb 10oz/1.2kg • $529.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

Introducing tent fabric technology from Big Agnes.

We sweated over this for years. Sleep better in the backcountry knowing you’re better protected from the elements and doing better for the planet.

Engineered to perform season after season, proprietary HyperBead™ fabric is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof, and more dimensionally stable than traditional fabrics, without intentionally added PFAS or other water repellent chemicals.

Lighter, stronger, and more waterproof, our award-winning Fly Creek tent is

FLY CREEK UL

better than ever thanks to our proprietary HyperBead™ fabric. High-volume pole architecture creates more livable space while keeping weight under two pounds.

The minimalist design with technical features makes the Fly Creek UL a favorite among ultralight backpackers everywhere.

Fly Creek UL

1 Person • 1lb 11oz/754g • $369.95 2 Person • 1lb 14oz/859g • $399.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

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THE AWARD-WINNING

COPPER SPUR UL SERIES

Copper Spur UL XL

2 Person • 2lb 14oz/1.3kg • $579.95 3 Person • 3lb 9oz/1.63kg • $629.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

EZ Pack Stuff Sack

COPPER SPUR UL XL The Copper Spur UL XL provides all the features of the award-winning Copper Spur UL, plus extra length, width and height for taller adventurers. Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric is lighter, stronger, and more waterproof than ever, along with features like maximized livable space, large side-entry doors, awning style vestibules, and tons of storage prove you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for weight. Perfect for those looking for extra legroom, need more space for gear, or backpacking with a four-legged friend.

COPPER SPUR UL mtnGLO® The Copper Spur UL series just got better, complete with our award-winning mtnGLO® Tent Light Technology that provides enough light to read a book or find your tooth brush in the bottom of the bag by your tentmate, without a blinding headlamp.

Featuring dual doors with awning style vestibules and proprietary materials that are lighter, stronger, and equipped with hardware that make setup even easier.

Copper Spur HV UL mtnGLO®

2 Person • 2lb 13oz/1.28kg • $599.95 3 Person • 3lb 9oz/1.62kg • $649.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

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Copper Spur UL

1 Person • 2lb/911g • $449.95 2 Person • 2lb 10oz/1.18kg • $549.95 3 Person • 3lb 6oz/1.52kg • $599.95 4 Person • 5lb/2.27kg • $799.95 5 Person • 6lb 10oz/3.02kg • $899.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

EZ Pack Stuff Sack

COPPER SPUR UL Since its launch in 2008, the award-winning Copper Spur has been our most popular ultralight backpacking tent. Thanks to our proprietary HyperBead™ fabric, the latest Copper Spur UL is lighter, stronger, and more waterproof than ever. High volume, freestanding design provides ample interior room and the stability to keep you sleeping soundly through the roughest backcountry nights. When ultralight comfort is the priority, the Copper Spur UL is your ultimate home away from home.

COPPER SPUR HV UL BIKEPACK Our award-winning ultralight bikepacking tents are built for on and off road adventures with features you know from our best-selling line of Copper Spur UL tents. Designed with ample interior volume and using stronger, lighter, more sustainably sourced fabrics, the Copper Spur UL Bikepack tent is enhanced and equipped with functions you need for two-wheeled travel, plus a few extras like the awning-style vestibule and our proprietary TipLok™ Tent Buckle™ to simplify setup.

Copper Spur HV UL Bikepack

1 Person • 2lb 5oz/1.05kg • $499.95 2 Person • 2lb 15oz/1.33kg • $579.95 3 Person • 3lb 11oz/1.67kg • $629.95 Fast Fly compatible • Footprint available

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Noah Wetzel Prepping for showers in the forecast.

White River National Forest, Colorado.

What is it? At Big Agnes, we’ve always prided

ourselves on the strength and closeness of the relationships we have with our vendors. We’re able to innovate and develop better products and materials more efficiently because of these relationships. HyperBead™ is a key example of the kind of strides we can make by working with top vendors who are enthusiastic about innovating alongside us.

HyperBead™ was developed out of a period of extremely close collaboration with our top fabric manufacturer.

We were both motivated to create a new, innovative technology that was able to not only forego the use of forever chemicals, but actually improve upon the PFAS-free alternatives currently in the market. We saw a huge opportunity to go beyond just eliminating harmful chemicals and traditional water repellents to make something new that’s stronger, lighter, and better for the consumer in every way.

HyperBead™ is a proprietary waterproof coating currently being applied to a handful of our Ultralight tent fabrics. Its highly specialized chemistry and application process make it the most technically advanced and effective water proofing treatment we’ve ever utilized.

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Because it contains no PFAS chemicals, WR’s or C0 finishes, HyperBead is far more durable and more sustainable than even its C6 DWR counterparts. It won’t wash out or degrade the same way your C6 and C0 finishes will, and it won’t contribute to the buildup of forever chemicals in our bodies or the environment.

Additionally, not only is the coating itself more effective, durable and sustainable, but it actually makes the resulting fabric as a whole lighter and stronger. In many cases, additional or thicker coatings can lead to heavier, weaker fabrics, especially when they aren’t applied with fine-tuned processes and machinery. However, the makeup and processing technique used in HyperBead™ works to make the fabric stronger and more lightweight in the end.

Starting in our Spring 2025 product line, you can look forward to seeing HyperBead™ in our updated Copper Spur UL and XL lines as well as the Tiger Wall UL, Tiger Wall Platinum, and Fly Creek UL tents. Our development and design team made a handful of awesome changes to all of these styles and HyperBead™ is at the center of it all. In the future we’re hoping to expand this technology to other product families and categories – stay tuned!

Noah Wetzel Pizzas, it’s what’s on the menu!

Routt National Forest,Colorado.

Backcountry Recipes:

Prepare your pizzas • Add the sauce, spreading evenly • Layer the cheese on top • Layer your desired toppings

Ingredients: • Tortillas (flour or corn), or pitas.

• Sauces (tomato sauce, pesto, or olive oil). We recommend ones in plastic squeeze bottles, or transfer sauce into a plastic container.

•C heese (shredded or slices) •T oppings (pepperoni, veggies, pre-cooked meats, etc.).

•S pices and herbs (oregano, basil, garlic powder)

• Fold in half or top with another tortilla (optional, best if you don’t have a lid for your pan)

Cook • Place your prepped pizza over medium to low heat • Cover the skillet or wrap in foil • Cook until the cheese melts and edges are crisp • If you’ve folded your tortilla in half or added a tortilla topper, flip to cook the other side

Serve & Enjoy!

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Noah Wetzel Jumping for joy after the 8-mile hike in.

White River National Forest, Colorado.

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Noah Wetzel Morning wake up calls couldn’t get better than this. White River National Forest, Colorado.

The new Fly Creek UL Sleeping Bag and Zip Quilt contain NetPlus® post-consumer recycled nylon, made from discarded fishing nets. Learn more about NetPlus® and how they’re finding a positive solution for end-of-life fishing nets and reducing ocean plastic pollution.

100% Recycled Fishing Net NetPlus® material is made from post-consumer recycled fishing nets reducing the harmful impact of fishing net waste on our oceans. The NetPlus® recycling program sources discarded nets directly from fishing communities before they can end up in the environment.

Fully Traceable Material NetPlus® material is fully traceable, meaning the entire process from collection through recycling is third-party audited and certified for material traceability.

Protects Marine Ecosystems NetPlus® creates a positive solution for end-of-life nets, reducing one of the most harmful forms of ocean plastic pollution.

Empowers Fishing Communities The NetPlus® recycling program empowers fishing communities around the world by providing waste management infrastructure, employment opportunities, and non-profit funding.

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FLY CREEK UL

SLEEPING BAG SERIES

Redefine backcountry comfort with the Fly Creek UL 25, the ideal ultralight sleeping bag for all your minimalist adventures.

Premium materials like ultralight fabric made from NetPlus® recycled fishing nets and high-quality 850 fill down, along with a sleek design featuring Big Agnes Signature Diamond Quilting and an ergonomic mummy shape work together to produce a lighter, more packable sleeping bag.

Fly Creek UL Sleeping Bag o o 25 F/-4 C Regular • 1lb 10oz/722g • $499.95 850 DownTek™ PFC-FREE FLY CREEK UL 25OF/ -4OC

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Flipit™ Footbox for toasty toes

Big Agnes Signature Diamond Quilting

Fly Creek UL Zip Quilt o o 50 F/10 C Regular • 15oz/434g • $349.95 850 DownTek™ PFC-FREE FLY CREEK UL ZIP QUILT

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Designed for versatility, the unique Fly Creek UL Zip Quilt is a sleeping bag when you need one, and a quilt when you don’t.

Featuring Big Agnes Signature Diamond Quilting, premium down insulation, ultralight fabric made from NetPlus® recycled fishing nets, and our Flipit™ Footbox for toasty toes in either configuration, this hybrid quilt has you covered on any backcountry mission.

FlipIt™ Footbox - Quilt converts to a

bag when zipped and the footbox pocket is flipped

over the end to enclose your feet. In quilt-mode, use it as a foot warmer pocket.

Big Agnes uses RDS certified DownTek™ PFC-Free in all down filled sleeping bags.

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The Big Agnes PadLok™ Sleep System attaches your sleeping bag to your sleeping pad, helping you achieve your best, and most comfortable, night of sleep while camping.

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TORCHLIGHT EXP

Two zippered panels run from shoulder to footbox, adding 5”/12cm of additional girth to each side (10”/25cm total) when expanded

A bag you can customize according to your individual sleep style and body shape so you have the most comfortable night’s sleep possible. Our Torchlight EXP features expandable panels that add up to 10” (25cm) of space wherever you choose - shoulders, hips, feet, or your whole body. Fully insulated with 650 Fill Downtek™ PFC-Free water-repellent down, this bag keeps you warm all over while the integrated PadLok™ Sleep System keeps you on your pad all night long.

Torchlight EXP 30°F/-1°C

Regular: 2lb/932kg • $329.95

Torchlight EXP 20°F/-7°C

Regular: 2lb 8oz/1.13kg • $349.95

Torchlight EXP 0°F/-18°C

Regular: 3lb 10oz/1.66kg • $449.95 650 DownTek™ PFC-FREE TORCHLIGHT EXP 30O TORCHLIGHT EXP 30OO TORCHLIGHT EXP 30 O

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Noah Wetzel Nothing beats a slow morning in the backcountry.

White River National Forest, Colorado.

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YOUTH BAGS

Kids grow, and so does the Torchlight EXP Youth!

Easy length and width adjustability will keep your young camper warm and comfy season after season, while the integrated Big Agnes PadLok™ Sleep System keeps their bag and pad connected so they can sleep comfortably all night.

Easily expand to add 10” of space

Two zippered panels run from shoulder to footbox, adding 5” (12cm) of additional girth to each side, totaling 10” (25cm) when fully expanded.

Torchlight EXP Youth 20oF/-7oC

Adjustable girth and length allows this bag to grow with your little camper.

1lb 12oz/794g • $239.95 FireLine™ Core ECO

Get your kid excited for family camping trips with the Little Red or Wolverine. Designed with the Big Agnes PadLok™ Sleep System to keep even the most restless sleeper on top of their pad. When you get home, cinch up our REM Storage Sleeve and pack in your bag for storage. Made with recycled insulation, and recycled fabric with a water-repellent finish to keep your little one cozy while helping preserve our environment.

REM Storage Sleeve Integrated pad sleeve that doubles as storage sack so it can never get lost

Contoured hood for a more comfortable fit Little Red 20oF/-7oC

Wolverine 20oF/-7oC

FireLine™ Core ECO

FireLine™ Core Eco

Kids • 1lb 12oz/786g • $99.95 18

Junior • 2lb 4oz/1.02kg • $119.95

All sleeping bags from Big Agnes have water repellent finishes without intentionally added PFAS.

The Lost Ranger 3N1 is a modular sleeping bag system - two bags that can be used separately or

15OF/ -9OC

40OF/4OC

50OF/10OC

15OF/-9OC

0OF/ -18OC

18OF/-8OC

45OF/7OC

0OF/-18OC

INNER BAG

OUTER BAG

COMBINED BAGS

combined - for camp comfort on any adventure. Use just the outer bag on warm summer nights, just the inner bag when it gets colder, and both together for ultimate warmth on the colder nights. Featuring our Big Agnes PadLok™ Sleep System that keeps you locked in to your sleeping pad, this versatile bag is the only one you’ll need in your quiver.

LOST RANGER 3N1 15OF/ -9OC

27OF (-3OC) COMFORT

LOST RANGER 3N1 15OF/ -9OC

27OF (-3OC) COMFORT

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Lost Ranger 3N1 15oF/-9oC

O O 12 F (-11 -1OF• $399.95 (-19OC) Regular • 2lbC)12oz/1.26kg COMFORT

650 DownTek™ PFC-FREE

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12OF (-11OC) COMFORT

ISO 23537-1

15OF (-9OC) ISO 23537-1

-1OF (-19OC)

LOST RANGER 3N1

Noah Wetzel Testing the aerodynamics of a sheep.

Routt National Forest, Colorado.

LIMIT

Lost Ranger 3N1 0oF/-8oC

Regular • 3lb 12oz/1.69kg • $449.95 650 DownTek™ PFC-FREE

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Merrick Chase Legendary pro mountain biker and Bhutanese bike guide Tshering Dendup performs his daily morning bike cleaning ritual, while children from the nearby town look on.

Bumthang, Bhutan.

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ECHO PARK

Echo Park 0°F/-18°C

Wide Long: 6lb/2.71kg • $229.95 Echo Park 20°F/-7°C

Our Echo Park synthetic bags are long and wide for campers of a larger stature and those who like a little more room to move around at night. Ideal for everything from

Wide Long: 5lb/2.25kg • $199.95 Echo Park 35°F/-1°C

Wide Long: 3lb 9oz/1.62kg • $179.95 FireLine™ Max Eco

car camping to an overnight on your friend’s floor, this is your go-to bag for luxurious sleep. Featuring the Big Agnes PadLok™ Sleep System so you never roll off your pad in the middle of the night, the Echo Park creates a backcountry bed so comfortable, you won’t want to go home!

Pillow Barn on pad sleeve keeps your pillow in place and allows natural head movement

Free Range Hood design gives you the freedom to lift your head while snuggled in the hood

100% post-consumer recycled FireLine™ synthetic insulation

GREYSTONE & ANTHRACITE The Greystone and Anthracite mummy-style sleeping bags deliver reliable warmth with sustainability in mind.

Constructed with high quality, lightweight materials, these sleeping bags boast 100% recycled lining and shell fabrics with water resistant coatings. Insulated with bluesign® certified DownTek™ (Greystone) and 100% recycled FireLine™ synthetic insulation (Anthracite), these sleeping bags are ideal for backpacking but versatile enough for couch surfing.

Anthracite 30°F/-1°C

Regular: 2lb 2oz/964g • $129.95 Anthracite 20°F/-7°C

Regular: 2lb 12oz/1.25kg • $139.95 W’s Anthracite 20°F/-7°C

W’s Regular: 3lb 1oz/1.39kg • $139.95 FireLine™ Pro Eco

Greystone 30°F/-1°C

Regular: 1lb 13oz/822g • $229.95 Greystone 20°F/-7°C

Regular: 2lb 4oz/1.02kg • $269.95 Greystone 0°F/-18°C

Regular: 3lb 5oz/1.5kg • $369.95 W’s Greystone 20°F/-7°C

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600 DownTek™ PFC-FREE

WHY NOT PICNIC BLANKET

Around camp, on the beach, or at a summer concert, the Why Not Picnic Blanket sets up the vibe. Relax on the soft, recycled top fabric while the durable bottom fabric with a water-resistant coating keeps you lounging dry and comfy.

Pack and unpack easily with the attached stuff sack which functions as a hidden pocket when the blanket is deployed.

Why Not Picnic Blanket

55” x 85” (138x216cm) • 1lb 12oz/782g • $89.95 90” x 09” (229x229cm) • 2lb 15oz/1.34kg • $129.95 FireLine™ Eco

Webbing loops at each corner for staking out. Integrated Rock Pockets to weigh down corners on windy days.

Designed for versatility: use as a quilt, cape, or pillow

Use the flippable corner hand pockets to wrap quilt around shoulders like a comforter at home

CAMP QUILLOW Unlock a new level of comfort around the campsite. This versatile camp accessory acts as a quilt, cape, or pillow, keeping you cozy when the cool temps hit camp or when

Stuff quilt into integrated pocket for use as a 15” x 15” (38 x 38cm) pillow

laying your head down at night.

Quillow

60” x 75” (152 x 191cm) • 2lb/914g • $229.95 650 DownTek™ PFC-FREE

Specifically designed for those who sleep on their sides,

SIDEWINDER SL Sidewinder SL 35°F/2°C

Regular: 2lb/907g • $239.95

Sidewinder SL 20°F/-7°C

Regular: 2lb 4oz/1.02kg • $249.95

W’s Sidewinder SL 20°F/-7°C

the patented Sidewinder Series was engineered to ensure warmth, comfort, and ease of use no matter which side you’re on. Constructed with features you expect from a traditional mummy bag with additional body mapped insulation to optimize warmth where you need it and minimize pressure points and other ‘side effects’. PAT. 11957260 B2

Regular: 2lb 7oz/1.11kg • $249.95

650 DownTek™ PFC-FREE & FireLine™ Eco

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Ross Bernard Calm winds, epic views, and a campsite few could even imagine. Spencer Glacier, Alaska.

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CAMPMEISTER

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CIRCLE BACK

DELUXE INSULATED

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INSULATED

Premium air chamber sleeping pad with four-season insulation.

100% recyclable.

Inspired by circularity.

Master your sleep setup with our warmest and most luxurious four-season air pad - the Campmeister. Designed for comfort in the backcountry with soft-touch nylon-spandex, lightweight air chamber design, and generous insulation that will keep you warm out there, all year long.

Campmeister Deluxe Insulated 25” x 72” 34oz/976g $249.95 25” x 78” 36oz/1.04kg $279.95 30” x 78” 44oz/1.26kg $299.95

Our most sustainable pad yet! An innovative two-part design pairs a premium soft cover fabric with an inner air bladder to provide warmth, dependability, and comfort on all your adventures. Featuring sustainably sourced materials that are fully recyclable, this pad will have you coming back for more, and feeling good about it!

Circle Back Insulated 25” x 72” 34oz/964g $249.95 25” x 78” 36oz/1.02kg $249.95

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Noah Wetzel Tea nightcap to end the day. Routt National Forest, Colorado.

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Captain Comfort R4 R2 30” x 78” 6lb 6oz/2.89kg $249.95 8.3 41” x 72” 7lb 8oz/3.4kg $299.95R5 R1 52” x 78” 11lb 2oz/5.05kg $349.95

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Rapide SL Insulated 20” x 66” 17oz/482g $149.95 20” x 72” 19oz/510g $149.95 20” x 78” 20oz/571g $149.95 25” x 72” 24oz/676g $199.95 25” x 78” 26oz/726g $199.95 40” x 72” 38oz/1.08kg $299.95

Divide 20” x 72” 19oz/539g 25” x 72” 24oz/680g 25” x 78” 26oz/737g

$89.95 $119.95 $119.95

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Zoom UL Insulated 20” x 72” 14oz/397g $179.95 25” x 72” 17oz/482g $229.95 25” x 78” 18oz/510g $229.95

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Divide Insulated 20” x 66” 22oz/558g $119.95 20” x 72” 23oz/652g $119.95 25” x 72” 30oz/850g $149.95 25” x 78” 33oz/936g $149.95 50” x 78” 60oz/1.70kg $249.95

Victor Zicho After finishing the Trans-Bhutan Trail, we arrived at our hotel room to find it full of mosquitos. It was obvious how to protect ourselves from being bitten. Trashigang , Bhutan.

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ALPINE TO URBAN Travel, train, or truck, these are the carry-alls to carry on.

Noah Wetzel “Where’d I put my headlamp?”

Routt National Forest, Colorado.

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Big Joe 50L/100L • $199.95-$229.95 Your go-to gear duffel for any adventure Stagecoach Duffel 45L/85L • $299.95-$349.95 The ultimate travel companion

100%

post-consumer recycled poly ripstop with stitch and turn construction

Woods Wheatcroft Local artist Nicole Black weathering a sloppy commute to her studio.

Sandpoint, Idaho.

Causeway 28L • $199.95 Outdoor-inspired commuter backpack for town and travel

Bucket Tote 23L/50L • $79.95-$99.95 Rugged, freestanding multi-purpose tote bag 29

I sat slack-jawed in an empty cabin, deep in the Yukon. I was exhausted after a day of pushing, pulling,

and cursing at my bike through terrible bogs, swarming insects, and unrelenting heat. Yet I was also oddly happy. This is what I had come here for.

Three months prior, Big Agnes notified me that I’d won the Bob Swanson Memorial Grant. When I got the news, I looked at my husband and said “Oh shit.” I’d proposed a biking, pack-rafting, and hiking loop around Northern Canada, and now Big Agnes was giving me a generous cash stipend and some incredible gear to help me get it done.

I spent weeks training, planning, researching, and even making route revisions, until I was prepared for an adventure that would challenge me without killing me.

Finally, it was go time.

I left Whitehorse in late June, first tackling the remote gravel Canol Road, aka the “bear superhighway.”

Although I didn’t see any grizzlies (there), I did scare off a couple of black bears and rolled past countless piles of bear scat. After 140 miles and 14,000 ft of elevation on the Canol, I reached Ross River, where I resupplied and then departed for the Dena Cho trail.

I'd been told that bikes are allowed on the Dena Cho "but not recommended" and in hindsight I'd agree - especially on a loaded gravel bike. Is it possible? Sure! It's also possible to eat soup with a fork.

The Dena Cho ends in the small village of Faro, where I learned that there were multiple wildfires along the Yukon River, exactly where I was planning to paddle. The road was closed and the river was engulfed in smoke. Completing my loop as planned was not going to happen.

I called Big Agnes and chatted with Rob, the guy in charge of sponsorships. As expected, he was understanding and encouraged me to do what I needed to stay safe.

I’m a planner, first and foremost. I excel at Excel spreadsheets.

But sometimes, you gotta go with the flow. And sometimes, going with the flow means that you don’t actually get to go with the flow.

With the banks of the Yukon ablaze, I scrapped my plans for boating and instead decided to bike towards southeast Alaska.

I rolled south into Skagway, where I hiked part of the Chilkoot Trail and then hopped a ferry to Haines. From there, I pedaled over Haines Pass and past Kluane National Park, stopping to hike more along the way. I saw grizzly bears, foxes, porcupines, and even Yukon mustangs.

After three weeks, I rode back into Whitehorse, completing a satisfying figure-8 of approximately 1100 miles, mostly by bike, with a few short sections on foot.

Author: Jessica Kelley 2024 Bob Swanson Memorial Grant Winner

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Noah Wetzel The perfect backcountry couch.

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