Master moisture, wind, and weight trade-offs for canoe trips: use pad-first logic, set safe R-values, and choose vented down or synthetic for real warmth.
Learn how van humidity undermines down warmth and which moisture-resistant bags and R4+ pads keep you comfortable, plus when to pick synthetic over down.
Humidity, not air temperature, makes tropical bags feel cold. Choose breathable shells, wicking liners, hydrophobic down, and an R-4.5+ pad to sleep dry.
Learn how to choose and dial a Western Mountaineering sleep system for CDT: decode ratings, match fit to sleep style, manage moisture, and test before you go.
