Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 – Therm-a-rest and Platypus

Therm-a-Rest

Therm-a-Rest has set the standard in innovation and design in outdoor sleep systems for more than 45 years. The legacy continues into spring 2019 as the brand unveils its new Fast & Light collection. The collection is highlighted by the 8.8-ounce NeoAir UberLite mattress (size regular) and the 15-ounce Vesper 32F/0C quilt (size regular), combining for Therm-a-Rest’s lightest sleep system ever. Now you can lighten your load without sacrificing comfort, reliability, and durability – qualities synonymous with the Therm-a-Rest brand.

“This collection has been years in the making,” said Greg Dean, Therm-a-Rest Director of Product. “Thanks to our standout design team and the culmination of decades of manufacturing knowledge and material expertise, we’ve been able to push the boundaries with this line and could not be more excited with the results.”

NeoAir UberLite Mattress

The NeoAir UberLite is now the lightest insulated mattress on the market, weighing only 8.8 ounces.

Designed with Therm-a-Rest’s trusted Triangular Core Matrix technology, the mattress provides a stable sleep surface while minimizing heat loss. It offers supreme comfort with 2.5 inches of cushion and packs down small enough to fit in your pocket.

Sizes:

• Small: 6oz, $139.95;
• Regular: 8.8oz, $179.95;
• Large: 12oz, $209.95.

Vesper 32F/0C and 20F/-6C

In the quilt category, the Vesper 32F/0C is the lightest of the collection, offering comfort and unrivaled packability. If you’re venturing into colder conditions, the Vesper 20F/-6C is ideal for warmer nights at camp for those that carry nothing but the essentials.

Offering comfort and unrivaled packability, the Vesper is ideal for those who want to cut weight, stay warm and sleep in the comfort of a 900-fill down quilt. The Nikwax Hydrophobic Down stays drier and 60-times loftier than untreated down, and is Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified. Additional features include Therm-a-Rest’s trusted ThermaCapture lining, side baffles and an insulated footbox for added warmth. SynergyLink connectors integrate your quilt and mattress for a better night sleep, guaranteed.

Versions:

• Vesper 32 – Regular: 15oz, $329.95; Long: 1lb 1oz, $349.95.
• Vesper 20 – Regular: 1lb 3oz, $379.95; Long: 1lb 5oz, $399.95.

Platypus

Platypus, the leader in taste-free hydration, introduces the latest evolution of its bestselling Big Zip Reservoir – the Big Zip EVO – delivering a 50-percent increase in flow and new user-friendly features. In addition to the Big Zip EVO, Platypus introduces a new hip pack and refreshes its hydration pack line for mountain bikers and hikers.

Big Zip EVO Reservoir

Staying hydrated has never been easier with the new Big Zip EVO; the fastest, taste-free, feature-rich reservoir on the market. Features include:

• Fast Flow Rate: Self-sealing HyFLO™ bite valve, new leak-proof shutoff valve, and larger tubing contribute for a 50- percent faster flow rate.
• Quick Access: High-mount drink tube quick disconnect makes it fast and easy to unload the reservoir.
• Funk-Free: Embedded silver-ion protects clean water from mold and bacteria.
• Easier to Fill & Clean: A wider opening and the addition of a onehanded grip eases filling and cleaning.
• Quicker Drying: Semi-rigid baffle helps to keep the reservoir open ensuring quicker drying with less fuss.
• Pure Platy Experience: Taste-free, BPA-free, BPS-free, and phthalate-free.

Offered in four sizes – 1.5L, 2.0L, 2.0L (lumbar) and 3.0L – the Big Zip EVO is designed to work in all styles of packs. MSRP: $36.95 (1.5L and 2L Lumbar), $37.95 (2L), $39.95 (3L).

Hoser Reservoir

For minimalists and weight-conscious backpackers, the Hoser is the original taste-free reservoir and the lightest reservoir on the market. The Hoser now has a 30% faster flow rate thanks to the self-sealing HyFLO bite valve. MSRP: $23.95 (1L), $24.95 (1.8L), $25.95 (2L), $26.95 (3L).

Chuckanut Hip Pack

A comfortable, low-profile way to carry riding essentials on quick outings, the Chuckanut allows riders to focus on the trail without the pack riding up or bouncing around. Unlike most hip packs, it comes with a .5L taste-free Platypus SoftBottle™, easing on-the-go hydration. A fleece-lined device pocket protects phone screens while an external flap compresses and secures bulky items for quick retrieval. MSRP: $49.95.

Tokul, B-Line, and Siouxon AM Packs

New for hydration packs, the light, and streamlined XC Series, including the Tokul and women’s B-Line, will be offered in three new colors and a new 12-liter size ($109.95 12L Tokul, $119.95 12L B-Line). The versatile and roomy AM Series will also be available in three new colors and a larger 15-liter size for the women’s Siouxon AM (MSRP: $149.95). All packs will come with the new Big Zip EVO 3L.