As it is, assessing the temperature rating for sleep systems is tricky. Everyone’s body is different and the level of insulation each of us needs to feel comfortable at a set temp is variable. However, with sleep systems, one constant we can rely on is that everyone is going to be at, or close to, …
There is no doubt, the sizing system that we use here at Timmermade is unique. Often times, when a process is different, it can be misunderstood as complicated because our brains are “worn in” to a different process. Usually the path of least resistance is to stick to the status quo and not question it. …
Generally speaking, pockets are really important for carrying items for quick access and for keeping certain items warm in winter temperatures. However, like most good things, there are appropriate applications for them and inappropriate applications for them. For many mass-market items, weight and performance are minor goals and fashion and convenience take priority. For the …
When I first built these simple, top entry, false bottom bags, I thought they were going to be limited to colder temps because they lacked ventilation. However, for my personal temperature regulation, in many different climates and scenarios, I have not found too much limitation. I’m still looking, but so far I have found there …
The total weight of the down fill in an item is the most often used method for determining the warmth rating of that item. However, despite it’s widespread use, total fill weight is a number that is subject to so many variables that it is far too unreliable to be used accurately to determine warmth. …