Whether you’re lounging at home, running errands or partaking in a rigorous workout routine, the last thing you need is a shock of white removable padding migrating out of the side of your sports bra.

The best foam sleeping pads for backpacking are made of closed-cell foam, meaning they’re lightweight, waterproof, and best of all, can’t puncture. If inflatable pads have left you sleeping ground too ...

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Most backpackers choose an inflatable sleeping pad as the base of their sleep system. It makes sense; they’re the most comfortable option. But don’t overlook the closed-cell foam pad so quickly. They ...

New helmet material is "better than foam" at absorbing impacts By Ben Coxworth November 28, 2019 The material could replace the foam protective padding that currently sits beneath the outer shell of ...