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NEMO Unveils 2027 Collection Built to Expand Adventure, Elevate Comfort, and Extend Gear Life

Saturday, July 11th, 2026

New ultralight shelters, accessible sleep systems, redesigned camp furniture, and U.S.-made sleeping pad highlight the brand’s 25th anniversary year.

{DOVER, N.H.} – Marking 25 years of outdoor gear innovation, NEMO has unveiled its 2027 collection, introducing new products and meaningful refinements across shelters, sleep systems, and furniture, with continued commitments to sustainability, durability, and public lands advocacy. The 2027 line reflects NEMO’s belief that great adventures begin with thoughtful design, and every addition is intended to help more people get outside and stay outside longer.

“Adventure is about letting go of total control,” said Cam Brensinger, founder and CEO of NEMO. “To support those experiences, we put everything we can into the quality of what we create, the care we extend to our customers, and the responsibility we take for the places where adventure happens. Our 2027 line represents the best work in what will soon be 25 years since I founded the company.”

Ultralight Innovation Moves Tent Category Forward
The updated Hornet OSMO™ and all-new Wildcat OSMO™ strengthen NEMO’s position at the forefront of ultralight backpacking. The in-house material science, industrial design, engineering and testing done by the team at NEMO are unmatched in the category.

Hornet OSMO™ receives thoughtful refinements that improve durability and performance without sacrificing the lightweight experience that has made it a favorite among backpackers. Joining the lineup, Wildcat OSMO™ delivers a roomier, feature-rich alternative built on Hornet’s technical DNA, giving adventurers a new option that balances low weight with increased livability.

Beginning in 2027, every NEMO OSMO backpacking tent except Hornet™ Elite OSMO™ will feature solution-dyed, 100% recycled, bluesign® APPROVED fabrics.

Sleep Systems Designed for Every Adventure
NEMO’s award-winning sleep category continues to evolve with updates aimed at both seasoned adventurers and newcomers alike.

Disco™, specialty outdoor retail’s top-selling down sleeping bag, expands with a new 0-degree model that delivers cold-weather performance while maintaining the roomy comfort and sustainability-focused design that define the collection.

The Tensor™ All-Season and Tensor™ Trail sleeping pads receive construction updates to the Spaceframe™ baffles that notably reduce weight and improve warmth while preserving the comfort, stability, and quiet sleep experience that have made Tensor an industry benchmark. The new longitudinal trusses maintain a comfortable and stable sleep surface while offering increased warmth.

Building on the success of Eclipse™ All-Season, the new Eclipse™ All-Season Tent Floor solves the common frustration for tent-sharing backpackers: unused space. Purpose-built with NEMO’s Spaceframe™ baffles, the tent floor matches the tapered footprints of modern backpacking tents, maximizing sleeping area while providing four inches of cushioning and an R-value of 6.2 for year-round comfort.

For adventurers just getting started, the new Solstice™ sleeping pad provides an approachable, dependable platform that delivers trusted NEMO comfort at a more accessible price point. Durable recycled fabrics, longitudinal baffles, and the reliable performance of NEMO’s Spaceframe™ baffles create an inviting entry point for new campers and backpackers.

In a milestone for the brand, NEMO’s popular Switchback™ closed-cell foam sleeping pad will now be manufactured in the United States for North American customers. Foam production, pad manufacturing, and packaging will all take place domestically. The updated pad also features a new Fortress Blue colorway and increased warmth with an improved R-value of 2.2.

A New Era of Camp Comfort
NEMO’s furniture collection receives significant updates headlined by a fully redesigned Moonlite™ and updated Stargaze™ EVO-X.

The redesigned Moonlite™ delivers a more comfortable and intuitive experience through a refined seat patterning and reclining mechanism, ergonomic corner mounts, forged aluminum hubs, increased seat height, and a higher 350-pound weight capacity. A new stabilizing platform (included) improves performance on soft surfaces such as sand and loose soil.

Stargaze™ EVO-X builds on NEMO’s signature swinging and reclining design with a lighter, more portable package. Updated hardware and streamlined construction reduce packed size while increasing comfort, support, and weight capacity to 350 pounds.

Extending the Life of Outdoor Gear
Further advancing its Adventure Forever® mission, NEMO will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Storm Care Solutions, a U.K.-based leader in outdoor gear cleaning and waterproofing products. The partnership gives outdoor enthusiasts access to proven maintenance solutions that help apparel, footwear, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear perform better and last longer.

The 2027 collection reflects NEMO’s enduring commitment to Innovation, community, and sustainability, the principles that have guided the company since its founding. To learn more about NEMO’s 2027 collection, please click here.

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Tilak Military – Bivy Bags

Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Tilak has just completed a run of their new bivy bag. These are definitely on the heavier side and designed to be reliable and durable.

Made of a three-layer material with an ePTFE-based membrane, the bottom section is seamless and shaped like a tub. It is designed for a sleeping bag, but in a pinch, it can also accommodate a sleeping pad. There is also space at the foot end for a small backpack, shoes, or spare clothes.

Left had opening with a two-way zipper covered by a flap along its entire length, so rain can’t get in.

The face section of the upper part can be fastened using three Velcro panels, or hung on a loop so it doesn’t rest on the face.

Offered in Khaki.

migbytilak.com/en-global/products/bivy-bag

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Halite Overbag Pro

Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

During OpEx 911 Supply exhibited the Overbag Pro from Norway’s Halite which will add 14 deg C to any sleep system.

Insulated with continuous fiber Climashield APEX insulation with hydrophobic Aquaban DWR treat-ment in combination with a Pertex Quantum shell.

https://www.halite.no/products/overbag

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NEMO Adds Comfort-Driven Updates Across Pack and Sleep Systems, Expands Endless Promise Fully Recyclable Collection

Sunday, March 29th, 2026

New recyclable sleeping bags and liners, warmer pads, and expanded sizing, along with refined travel and technical packs for better time outdoors.

{Dover, NH—March X, 2026} — NEMO Equipment’s 2026 collection advances the brand’s commitment to better sleep, lighter loads, and gear designed to stay out of the landfill. The spring lineup brings three additions to NEMO’s Endless Promise® fully recyclable collection: the

Tempo™ Spoon® shape sleeping bag and both Tracer™ sleeping bag liners, alongside expanded sizing for the Tensor™ Elite sleeping pad and top-selling Disco™ and Forte™

Spoon® shape sleeping bags. Refined updates to the Vantage™ and Resolve™ pack collections, plus Flyer™ and Roamer™ sleeping pads, round out a lineup built on meaningful innovation and lasting performance.

SLEEP SYSTEM UPDATES – Because Sleeping Outside Should Feel Good

Tempo™ Endless Promise® Sleeping Bag

The Tempo synthetic sleeping bag joins the Endless Promise lineup with everything you want in a three-season bag. Updated to NEMO’s Classic Spoon shape, it provides ample room for side sleepers, while an insulated Blanket Fold™ collar mimics the comfort of home. High-loft recycled insulation delivers reliable warmth that packs down small, and thoughtful details elevate the experience, like a built-in pillow pocket lined with ultra-soft Fillo™ fabric. Tempo is the full package: comfort, packability, and sustainability. Available in 20F/35F. $149.95-199.95

New Wide Sizing for Disco™ and Forte™ Spoon™ Shape Sleeping Bags

Two of the industry’s top-selling sleeping bags, the RDS-certified down Disco™ and recycled synthetic Forte™, are now available in Wide sizes. Pair with a wide sleeping pad, spread out, and get your best night’s sleep outdoors. $169.95 – 359.95

Tracer™ and Tracer™ Blaze Endless Promise® Sleeping Bag Liners

Made from 100% recycled fabrics and treated with a FUZE antimicrobial finish for odor resistance while maintaining full recyclability. Add warmth to a summer quilt, keep your bag cleaner on a long thru-hike, or instantly extend your sleep system into shoulder season. Lightweight, packable warmth that lasts forever. $69.95 – 89.95

Tensor™ Elite

After Tensor™ Elite’s successful 2025 launch, the message from thru-hikers was clear: make it wider. The new Regular Wide Mummy joins existing Short and Regular Mummy sizes, delivering the same category-leading warmth-to-weight ratio with more room to move. For fast-and-light trips where every ounce counts, but comfort can’t be compromised. $259.95

Flyer™ Self-inflating Sleeping Pad

The bluesign® product Flyer™ hybrid pad gets warmer for 2026 with an R-value of 4.2 (up from 3.3) and features 2 inches of plush cushioning plus an included Vortex™ hybrid stuff sack that doubles as a pump for faster inflation. Dual-axis foam coring removes nearly 60% of the foam without sacrificing stability or comfort. $139.95 – 159.95

Roamer™ Self-inflating Mattress

With 4 inches of plush cushioning and an R-value of 7 (up from 6), Roamer™ rivals your bed at home. The updated Laylow™ valve speeds inflation and deflation, and the included Vortex™ stuff sack efficiently doubles as a pump. Expanded sizing: Single (76 x 25 in), Single Wide (80 x 30 in), Double (78 x 40 in), and Double Wide (78 x 52 in), ensures everyone sleeps well, whether solo or sharing. $259.95 – 449.95

PACK SYSTEM UPDATES – Packs Get Smarter, More Intuitive, and Even More Durable

The fully recyclable Vantage™ travel backpack and Resolve™ technical backpack return with refined updates that enhance performance and usability. Both collections feature NEMO’s exclusive CERO™ recycled fabric, up to 2× the tear strength and 1.5× the water resistance of standard pack fabrics, and CCubed™ foam-free cushioning that’s up to 5× more breathable and 10× better at wicking moisture. The result: a drier back, a longer-lasting pack, and full recyclability at end of life.

Vantage receives targeted improvements including a redesigned back panel for better moisture management, magnetic closures for effortless access, and new collapsible water bottle pockets that expand when needed and disappear when not. Color-accented zippers make it easy to identify the laptop compartment at a glance, while adjustable load lifter straps dial in a personalized fit. $179.95 – $249.95

Resolve sheds weight through a more streamlined design while gaining durability with upgraded fabrics. New side water bottle pockets improve on-the-move access, and the refined suspension system moves naturally with your body on swift treks and fast approaches. $159.95 – $219.95

These updates join NEMO’s full 2026 lineup, including warmer, lighter sleeping pads; a packable reclining chair; and major refinements to the top-selling Dragonfly OSMO™ tent series. Explore the complete collection at nemoequipment.com/collections/new-for-2026.

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Mountain Hardware – Stretchdown Quilt

Sunday, December 7th, 2025

Measuring 59″ x 82″, the Stretchdown Quilt from Mountain Hardware uses 650-fill down for lightweight warmth and compressibility.

It features an integrated stuff sack which can be used as a pillow when stuffed. Additionally, the bottom hem snaps and folds into ‘Foot Warmer’ to keep feet warm inside the quilt and the edge snaps form a poncho that allows you to wear the quilt hands-free.

The color is Mantis Green which fits in pretty well with most of SSD’s readership.

www.mountainhardwear.com/p/stretchdown-quilt

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Platatac – 3/4 Gonk Mat V2

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Platatac’s 3/4 Gonk Mat V2 is now in TFP (AMCU). With six internal ground insulating foam panels, the Platatac Gonk Mat is a 3/4 length reversible sleeping mat that is designed to be a simplistic alternative to bulkier self inflating variants.

It can be folded and placed in an ALICE frame or rolled up and strapped to your pack with ease. Some have even been seen stitching the mat to the bottom of their packs for a quick roll up, strap and go setup.

platatac.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/platatac-3-4-gonk-mat-v2

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Highland Engineering – Joint Airlift Micro SCIF (JAMS)

Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

HEI’s Joint Airlift Micro SCIF (JAMS) is a complete paradigm shift away from what users think about a SCIF.

HEI has built a fully accreditable TS/SCI SAP facility in an In an ATTLA certified ISU-90 offering a fly away capability.

It is ATTLA certified for internal air transport. Interfaces with aircraft palletized cargo handling rails and locks – no additional restraint required. JAMS setup in under 10 minutes with 2 personnel. Third party tested and exceeds 100db RF shielding requirement and STC 50 performance (on all 6 sides of cube). With a weight of under 4,400lbs, this is a force multiplier.

Furthermore, there are no expanding sides nor fabric walls like you will find in other “TSCIFS.” The shielded insert is seamless which is why this container exceeds the 100db RF shielding minimum and STC 50 sound rating. This system would not require any ICD-705 waiver.

www.high-eng.com

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Arctic Mobility Sustainment System Tested at US Army Arctic Regions Test Center

Monday, March 31st, 2025

FORT GREELY, Alaska — Deployed Soldiers are constantly loaded with gear, but are particularly encumbered when operating in a cold weather environment.

In addition to their conventional weapons, Soldiers need to utilize heavy equipment like space heaters, cooking stoves, fuel and heavy-duty thermal tents to survive operations in arctic climates.

The Army’s Arctic Mobility Sustainment System, or AMSS, all-regions tactical clothing with updated cold weather clothing, snowshoes and ski poles underwent rigorous testing at U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center — known as ARTC — this winter with the help of Soldiers from the Army’s 11th Airborne stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

“We’re traveling longer distances to get the snow that we need,” Hannah Henry, ARTC test officer. “We’re getting a lot more data this year.”

The AMSS items under test will replace the legacy Ahkio sled and 10-person tent the Army currently uses. Testers expected extreme cold for the multi-week test, and the interior Alaska winter delivered a wide span of Arctic conditions, from brutal temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit to rapid, but short-lived swings to relatively mild winter temperatures only slightly below freezing.

“We’re testing some different base layers,” said Steven Prewitt, ARTC test officer. “Our unusually warm winter here has been very good for observing insulating and moisture management factors with the clothing.”

On a typical day, Soldiers would pack an AMSS sled under test with the tent, a heater, and their basic standard issue items for arctic infantry operations, then pull the sleds in either nine-Soldier squads or four to five Soldier teams as ARTC’s test personnel led the way. Moving the heavy sleds across CRTC’s hilly tundra, thickly forested areas and the dense, frozen boggy vegetation called muskeg is challenging in any conditions, but particularly so in extreme cold and deep snow.

“Our snow is so dry and powdery,” said Isaac Howell, Chief of ARTC’s Test Operations Division. “You don’t stand on it at all, whether you are on skis or in snowshoes — you don’t go across the top of it, you go through it. You are plowing snow the entire day regardless of whether you are wearing snowshoes or not.”

After a two-and-a-half-hour movement, testers kept track of how long it took the soldiers to emplace and erect each tent and get the space heaters operating. Following a cold weather MRE for lunch, the Soldiers disassembled the tent and heater and returned to their day’s starting point following a different route. Following a sensing survey on their opinion of the items and hot meal, the Soldiers reassembled the tents and heaters and prepared to sleep in the long, cold Arctic night.

Through it all, telemetry on the Soldiers measured their body core and extremity temperature for both feedback on the clothing and for safety. They also participated in a comprehensive feedback focus group every week that will be used when assessing the effectiveness of the tested gear.

By Mark Schauer

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