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r-value

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Definition of r-value

A measure of an object’s insulating effectiveness. The “R” in R-value references the material’s resistance to heat loss. The higher the R-value in a sleeping bag, pad, or tent, the warmer it will be. R-values range from 1 to 10, with 1 offering little insulation and 10 offering the most insulation.

An example of r-value in a sentence

She chose a sleeping pad with a high r-value for her winter camping trip.

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The above is an entry in Campnab’s Pretty Darned Useful Glossary of Camping Terms. This glossary is another project from us, the two Erics (@shelkie and @karj). We had a harebrained idea to create a dictionary containing every single camping term we came across. Admittedly, this is taking some effort—and leaving us with less time for camping. D’oh!

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