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Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular
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Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular

Item # 691240

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REM (Rest Easy Mama) Air Core Pad is the lightest and most comfortable inflatable mattress ever!

  • Made from durable nylon fabric with I-beam construction to provide longitudinal rigidity and maintain shape
  • I-beam construction allows air to flow freely; can be inflated in two minutes
  • Pad is waterproof and has a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating to shed moisture and stains
  • Brass valve seals tight due to its fine threading, making it completely air tight and impossible to break
  • Very lightweight and compact--stuffs into the size of a Nalgene® bottle
  • Provides a super-comfortable, whopping 2.5" thick backcountry bed for warm-weather trips
  • When used with any Big Agnes sleeping bag, Air Core can be left in the pad sleeve, deflated and packed with the bag into the bag's stuff sack
  • Comfort rating to 35°
  • Come with a stuff sack and a repair kit

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Item 691240

Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular Specs

Specification

Description

Dimensions72 x 20 x 2.5 inches
Dimensions - metric183 x 51 x 6 centimeters
Average weight22 ounces
Average weight - metric0.62 kilograms
R-Value1
InsulationAir
Packed size4 x 8 inches
Design typeInflatable
Sleeping pad shapeRectangular
GenderUnisex

Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular
 
4.2

(based on 13 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact roll up (13)
  • Comfortable (12)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Durable design (6)
  • Easy to inflate (6)

Cons

  • Slips easily (6)
  • Difficult to inflate (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (13)
  • Extended trips (7)
  • Car camping (5)
  • Weekend trips (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (7), Avid adventurer (5)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (5), Comfort driven (4)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Apr

6

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Slip Sliding Away!

By HomelessGuy

from Wheaton, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact Roll Up
  • Easy To Inflate

Cons

  • Slips Easily

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Extended Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

Well there really is no problem inflating this, I did it at 10PM in 20 degrees and a 25 mph wind. The real problem came when I tried to sleep on it, I kept slipping off. I pitched on a slight incline (and I mean slight) and after 45 min of fighting to stay on this, I just deflated it and slept on the ground. This would be good for maybe a weekend warrior, but for a thru-hike I don't see this as part of my gear.

  • Gift:
  • No
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jul

13

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Awesome Pad!

By JeepCheryokee

from Afton, MN

About Me Casual Adventurer

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 Air Core Pad - Regular:

i have taken this pad out on several one-night excursions, and i slept under the stars for the most part. that means that i just plopped my pad down right on whatever the ground happened to be like. The first night, i set my pad down when it was dark, and in the morning found out that i had slept on top of a wood saw all night. another night, i set my pad down on some rocky ground with 4 other people. i was awoken by the sound of yelling; we had all been sleeping on a huge ant pile and they were covered in ants. I was fine! i have noticed that if the night gets chilly, some deflating will occur, but not very much (as long as it doesn't get too cold). it is extremely compact compared to thermarests and other self inflatables. and the price is just right. did i mention that is it extremely comfortable?

  • Gift:
  • No
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Aug

18

2009

 
4.0

Made for a nice night!

By GLA

from Beaverton, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

    I am getting a little older and found this to be the best option for backpacking for me. Very lightweight since it is inflatable and yet when inflated the 2"+ of thickness was very comfy. I highly recommend it.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jun

    6

    2009

     
    4.0

    Great little pad

    By Colorafter

    from Fort Collins, CO

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    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 Air Core Pad - Regular:

    I've had mine for over three years and it has held up, usually a problem with air mattresses. I like being comfortable, and I've used it in the winter at -20. I put my short thermorest on top and wrapped it in a wool blanket. (obviously not backpacking) It insulated, was comfortable and didn't slip. In the summer, alone it's a great backpacking pad.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Nov

    10

    2008

     
    4.0

    Good for warm weather

    By Jiminator

    from NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact Roll Up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Slips Easily
    • Squeeky

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

    This pad really doesn't take too much to inflate. It is comfortable and very light weight for packing. I use it for backpacking because of the weight and the comfort. Do not use this pad in cold weather without an insulator between it and ground. Otherwise you will get cold at night.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    16

    2008

     
    5.0

    Small, lightweight, comfy and affordable

    By asnyder81

    from Minneapolis, MN

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

      This pad works great!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Aug

      30

      2008

       
      5.0

      This Pad Rocks!

      By Bill from CT

      from Manchester, CT

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

        Great addition for extra comfort on the trail. The extra inch of thickness compared to most self-inflating foam pads makes a world of difference. I tried a conventional 1.5 inch thick self inflating pad for two weekend hikes this spring on the Appalachian Trail and had difficulty sleeping. Switching to the Big Agnes REM Air Core pad made a huge difference and I slept great this summer for a week on the AT. Super small, lightweight, easy to inflate...it's hard to beat. Great for summer hiking; I think it would also work well in colder weather with a thin foam pad between the Big Agnes and the ground.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        5

        2008

         
        4.0

        Solid sping/summer pad

        By Steve O

        from Seattle

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact Roll Up
        • High Loft
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Leaks

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Extended Trips
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

        The REM pad works well, provided it doesn't get cold outside. Its not so much that the pad doesn't provide the necessary warmth, which I was worried about when I saw how much air was in it. But rather when I used it in Colorado this march, I found myself having to re-inflate it during the night because my hot breath (which this pad takes quite a lot of) was condensing down as it cooled, deflating the pad. Other than that annoyance, the pad is great, it packs down to a ridiculously small size compared to normal pads. Its very light weight as well.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        2

        2008

         
        5.0

        So easy to use

        By alpineman

        from Spokane, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Difficult To Inflate

        Best Uses

        • Alpine Climbing
        • Backpacking

        Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

        Easy to get packed up, So much space is saved, I put it on the outside of my pack and it hasn't failed me yet. It deflates fairly quick and saves alot more space than a thermarest.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Nov

        19

        2007

         
        3.0

        Not for cooler weather

        By Climber226

        from Colorado

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact Roll Up
        • Durable Design
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Difficult To Inflate

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Extended Trips
        • Weekend Trips

        Comments about Big Agnes Air Core Pad - Regular:

        This is not a pad for cooler weather. This pad does not insulate very well. I tend to wake up with a cold back on backpacking trips with this pad. I would recommend going with the insulated version or going with a thermarest, you'll sleep better. There is also almost too much padding with how thick the pad is. I have also had problems with the pad leaking air from the valve and periodically needing to refill the pad. This could also partly be due to thermal fluctuations as there is a lot of air in these pads.

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

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