Episode

#10MinuteTalk | Backcountry Sleep Systems — Sleep Your Way to the Top of the Mountain

Podcast: Vortex Nation Podcast
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 1893
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Summary

Quality sleep can make or break a backcountry hunt. When you're covering miles, climbing elevation, and recovering for another full day in the field, your sleep system is one of the most important pieces of gear you carry. Sleeping bags, pads, pillows and cots — Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn run through their sleep systems and what works for them.