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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular

Item # 713596
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Backpacker Magazine, April '04 says, "These crash pads are so light you'll never tire of carrying them, and so cushy they should come with an alarm."

  • PrimaLoft® insulation makes this three-season pad a smart choice for added comfort and warmth on backpacking and camping trips
  • Full-length 2.5-inch thick pad is waterproof, lightweight and packs down to the size of a Nalgene® water bottle
  • Tough 40-denier nylon fabric protects against abrasion and punctures; DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating sheds water and stains
  • I-beam construction allows air to flow freely between chambers for constant support and comfort; prevents insulation from shifting
  • Brass valve seals tight due to its fine threading, making it completely air tight and impossible to break
  • Comfort range to 15°
  • Stuff sack and repair kit included

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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions72 x 20 x 2.5 inches
Dimensions - metric183 x 51 x 6 centimeters
Average weight24 ounces
Average weight - metric0.68 kilograms
InsulationSynthetic
Packed size4 x 8 inches
Design typeInflatable
Sleeping pad shapeRectangular

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular
 
4.2

(based on 36 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (33)
  • Packs small / compresses (33)
  • Lightweight (30)
  • Durable design (27)
  • Easy to inflate (11)

Cons

  • Difficult to inflate (19)
  • Slips easily (7)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (33)
  • Weekend trips (25)
  • Car camping (24)
  • Extended trips (23)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (21), Casual/ recreational (19)

Reviewed by 36 customers

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Sep

6

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Sweet Sweet Dreams

By ToeJam

from Portland OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact Roll Up
  • Durable Design
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Crash on a floor
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    Being a side sleeper, I've spent 15 bruised-hip, numb arm years in the back country. But not any more! I love this pad. It reduces to a perfectly packable size and is light weight. I'm amazed even kneeling in the middle of the pad with all my weight my knees don't meet the ground. The pad is great at firmness adjustment. Just inflate it fully and use the valve to let out even the smallest amount of air to your liking. It's hard to believe something so comfortable works so well with light backpacking. I use this pad over a futon or couch when staying with friends. This pad goes every where I travel. A side sleeper's must!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    25

    2007

     
    4.0

    A good nights sleep

    By dustinccc

    from Twin Cities, MN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Difficult To Inflate
    • Feels narrow

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    I have been using a Therm-a-rest but picked the insulated air core on sale. I like it much better than my therm-a-rest. It's lighter, rolls up smaller and more comfortable. However, it does feel more narrow, maybe because you sleep more elevated? It is a bit colder sleeping too. I am sticking with the Air Core!

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    21

    2007

     
    4.0

    A good nights rest

    By acrossthewest

    from Saint Paul, MN

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Durable Design
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Takes a bit to inflate

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    The most comfortable pad I've slept on.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    18

    2007

     
    4.0

    Great

    By LaSportive

    from Virginia Beach, VA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Durable Design
    • Lightweight
    • Non Slip

    Cons

    • A bit long to inflate

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    I have never liked so much camping since I've never slept well... For the first time I've had 2 consecutive good nights sleep on this pad, in any position and without feeling the ground. I'm about to order another one for my husband who didn't sleep as well...

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    7

    2007

     
    4.0

    Great mat but not to 15 deg

    By Erika

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up

    Cons

    • Not good for cold camping

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    We love these mats and have used them for a couple years but we recently went camping and ended up snow camping and it was distinctly cold coming up from the mat. So don't believe the 15 degree rating. A blue mat under it would have made all the difference.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    5

    2007

     
    4.0

    Slippery comfort

    By Boulder

    from NY, NY

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up

    Cons

    • Slips Easily

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    My initial purchase had a leak so I can't really say much about its durability. Perhaps it was an isolated defect. Nonetheless, after getting a replacement, I have to say it's an incredibly comfy pad. Takes a little time to blow up but a small sacrifice for the extra comfort. My biggest problem with it is its slip factor. I kept sliding off my pad and onto my tent-mate when we had to pitch our tent on an uneven ledge. Other than that, it's a nice pad.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    5

    2007

     
    5.0

    Worth the money

    By bdann

    from Rowlett, TX

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Durable Design
    • Easy To Inflate
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Slips Easily

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    After owning several different sleeping pads and mats over the years, I've found this Big Agnes pad to be the most comfortable by far. I do most of my hiking in the desert where the ground is really hard. I sleep like a baby on this pad and can sleep comfortably in any position.
    The pad also rolls up really small, shorter than a Nalgene bottle and a little fatter. Takes up very little room in my pack.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    4

    2007

     
    4.0

    I sleep well

    By Ash G

    from Appalachia NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Durable Design
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Difficult To Inflate
    • Slips Easily

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Car Camping
    • Extended Trips
    • Weekend Trips

    Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

    This is my first sleeping pad, which I decided on because it was full-size, lighter and more compact than any other options, and just as affordable. Each time I use it, for about two minutes, I regret the decision because blowing it up is such a pain. Then I get to sleeping and I forgive it and love it again. It keeps you higher off the ground than other sleeping pads, which is great for women & side sleepers. Also deflating is time-consuming, but worthwhile on long trips where space and weight are an issue.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    3

    2007

     
    4.0

    Sweeet

    By Arizona Bay

    from Bellingham, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Durable Design
    • Easy To Inflate
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Extended Trips
      • Weekend Trips

      Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

      Almost perfect pad. Packs smaller and lighter than most pads and inflates much thicker than traditional pads. Very comfortable, you might need a additional foam pad if camping on snow. Would be better if it was possible to connect two pads together for couples.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      1

      2007

       
      3.0

      Try before you buy

      By GoBruins

      from LA, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact Roll Up
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Difficult To Inflate
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

      you should demo this pad at the store. i *loved* how light it was, and how it packed down to almost nothing. but, i had two reservations:

      1. it takes a lot of work to inflate - not so much fun after a hard day of slogging.

      2. if you sleep on your tummy, the ridges feel a bit awkward/uncomfortable on your face.

      try before you buy...

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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