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 - Intro01:04 - Introducing Our All-Time Favourite: Ross from Sea to Summit!02:12 - The Changes to Legislation and Manufacturing of Sleeping Mats04:05 - Balancing Legislative Requirements Across the Globe04:46 - Updates to the Sea to Summit Ether Light Series09:47 - Durability and Reliability of a Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat16:30 - Minimising Leaks17:49 - Mat Insulation21:52 - Gender-Specific Sleeping Mats Vs Bags24:01 - R-Value25:02 - Updates to the Sea to Summit Pursuit Self-Inflating Mats27:32 - Delta Core Technology29:53 - Where Does the Pursuit Sit in Sea to Summit's Current Range?32:13 - Pack Size34:21 - Sea to Summit Sleep Systems: Is There a Magic Combination?35:45 - An Ideal Sleep System for an Adelaidean37:21 - Updates to Pillows, Accessories, and Sleep Systems39:15 - Considering Colours41:14 - Lauren's Stance on Underestimating Aesthetics: 'You Can't, It's Science!'42:16 - Summary: Secrets and Exciting News?Join the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au