Ep168 - Sea to Summit Sleep Mats with Ross Smith

From sleeping rough to sleeping right, we hear from the mat masters!

Ben and Lauren roll out the welcome mat for their all-time favourite guest, Ross from Sea to Summit, to discuss the ins, outs, and updates to their sleeping mat range. Our gear gurus explore the impact of global legislation on manufacturing, unpack updates to the Ether Light series, and discover the science behind the Delta Core technology in the Pursuit range. Plus, Ross hints at some developments still on the down-low, while Lauren declares that gear aesthetics aren’t optional – they’re scientific fact!

Tune in for insider insights from the brand turning rough ground into royal slumber.

Shortcuts:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Introducing Our All-Time Favourite: Ross from Sea to Summit!
02:12 - The Changes to Legislation and Manufacturing of Sleeping Mats
04:05 - Balancing Legislative Requirements Across the Globe
04:46 - Updates to the Sea to Summit Ether Light Series
09:47 - Durability and Reliability of a Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat
16:30 - Minimising Leaks
17:49 - Mat Insulation
21:52 - Gender-Specific Sleeping Mats Vs Bags
24:01 - R-Value
25:02 - Updates to the Sea to Summit Pursuit Self-Inflating Mats
27:32 - Delta Core Technology
29:53 - Where Does the Pursuit Sit in Sea to Summit's Current Range?
32:13 - Pack Size
34:21 - Sea to Summit Sleep Systems: Is There a Magic Combination?
35:45 - An Ideal Sleep System for an Adelaidean
37:21 - Updates to Pillows, Accessories, and Sleep Systems
39:15 - Considering Colours
41:14 - Lauren's Stance on Underestimating Aesthetics: 'You Can't, It's Science!'
42:16 - Summary: Secrets and Exciting News?

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