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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad

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The insulated Big Agnes Air Core pad is so light you'll never tire of carrying it, and so comfortable you may need an alarm clock!

PrimaLoft® insulation makes this 3-season pad a smart choice for added comfort and warmth on backpacking and camping trips
2.5 in. thick pad is waterproof and lightweight, and packs down to the size of a Nalgene water bottle
Tough 40-denier nylon fabric protects against abrasion and punctures; 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
Comfort range to 15°F
Stuff sack and repair kit included

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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular

4.0

(based on 127 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (116)
Lightweight (88)
Packs easily (75)
Compact (66)
Warm (64)

Cons

Difficult to inflate (45)
Slips easily (22)
Leaks (14)
Noisy (5)
Hard to pack / store (4)

Best Uses

Backpacking (109)
Car camping (73)
3 season use (59)
Cold conditions (36)
4 season camping (25)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (85), Casual/ recreational (32), Outdoor professional (4), Military/law enforcement (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (61), Survivalist / minimalist (59)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (65), Yes (5)

Reviewed by 127 customers

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Feb

2008

(22 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Serious Comfort and Seriously lightweigt

By James IV

from Cincinnati, OH

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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:

This is by far the best sleep pad available. You get 2.5 inches of thickness comfort which is great for those of us who sleep on their sides like me. I am 6'2 and this pad works great! It weighs less then any other pad I could find in price range and comfort range. I took this on my 5 day hike up near Mt. Rainier and it provided comfort in remote places. I got the chair accessory which allows you to insert this into the sleeve (sold seperate) to make a nice comfortable camp chair in minutes. I highly recomend this as the last pad you will ever buy!! Oh yeah and it packs down to the size of a Nalgene bottle. It is a manual inflate bag but I had no problem after 9hour long days up around 9,000 feet. Took about 3 min to blow up.

Happy adventures!

Aug

2008

(21 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Aahhh - no more 3/4" pads for me

By old goat

from Federal Way, Wa.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Lightweight
Non Slip

Cons

Difficult To Inflate
Slow to deflate

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

This is the BEST. No more 3/4" pads for me. These bones appreciate this pad after putting 10 or so miles on the trail. I've had this pad for about a year and a half, and I actually get a good sleep at night now. No sore back in the morning either (that could be to not packing the kitchen sink anymore). Totally worth the 20 breaths to blow it up. The trick for me to get it deflated all the way is to open up the valve while I'm laying on it in the morning before I get up. Now I'm going to get one for my son...he shouldn't have to wait 30 years like I did before getting one.

Jan

2008

(21 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I've Looked, and This Is My Favorite

By Sean B

from Nashville, TN

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design

Cons

Difficult To Inflate
Heavy
Slips Easily

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

OK heres the deal. This pad is a little heavy, but not unreasonable. This pad is hard to inflate, but deal with it. Lastly the pad is a kind of slippery so tie down your bag. Now the good. This pad is super comfertable. This pad is warm in cold weather. The pad packs up to nothing. It also comes with a repair kit, which I have never had to use. Overall it is good.

Sep

2008

(19 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Inflated full of WIN.

By Boy and his dog.

from Oak Harbor WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate

Cons

Noisy
Slips Easily

Best Uses

Backpacking
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

I took this thing up with me three days backpacking in the San Juans. Two of the nights i was sharing it with a very needy German Shepherd. So that's like 170lbs of my butt, and 95lbs of his (well half of him really). Claws scraping against it, you name it, this air pad took it all.
I was very worried when i bought this, figuring it for just a typical pool toy. It's bullet proof, atleast dog claw proof.

Down sides: it is quite slippery, and very noisy. Neither of these two things would keep me from buying it though.

Jun

2008

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sleep Like a Baby

By Livenfree

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate
Lightweight
Warm insulation

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

I have used a few other pads in the past. None come even close to the comfort of this pad. I used a foam pad for a long time. Then one night I didn't sleep a wink because I just couldn't get comfy. The next week I went shopping and after a LOT of looking, pricing, and testing I went with this pad. The very next trip it paid for itself.
I have slept on 5 feet of snow and couldn't feel any clod coming through. I slept in the only flat spot available, but it had a nice sharp rock sticking out. I put the pad down on the rock and forgot it was there till morning, when I picked the pad up. It has held up to some ruff spots for me. I love how tight it packs. I need every inch of my pack so that was a feature I was looking for when I bought the pad.
Like everyone else that wrote, I am also a side sleeper, and what I do is fill the pad full, then let out a little air till I feel comfortable.
I found the pads on sale a few months ago and bought 2 more for my friends. They used different pads but all they carry now is the Big Agnes.

I have and would recommend this pad to all my friends.

Jun

2008

(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Big Agnes has a great sleep system!

By ceh

from Pasadena, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

I bought this pad to use with the Big Agnes Lulu 15 deg bag. This slips right inside the bag leaving plenty of room to roll around without sliding off the pad. Does take a few minutes to inflate, but worth every breath! And, it rolls up to the size of a nalgene bottle. I'm a side sleeper and the key to optimal comfort is to not inflate it fully - it gave me the best night sleep in the woods ever.

Sep

2008

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Comfort and Compactness

By Swazicar

from Portland, Ore.

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up

Cons

Time to inflatedeflate

Best Uses

Backpacking
Kayaking

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

After more than 20 years on a self-inflating pad, I decided to move to a pad that was(a) more comfortable and (b) more compact.I sleep on my side, and self-inflating pads don't provide enough cushion to my hips; this pad does.For both backpacking and kayaking, it is significantly smaller when stuffed than is a full-size self-inflating pad.The only downside I've experienced so far is that it definitely takes time to inflate and to deflate/roll up; it's not difficult, just more time-consuming than with a self-inflating pad.I have not experienced either the slippage or "squeakiness" that a couple of others have remarked upon.I suspect it is both less insulating in cold settings and more prone to puncture than a self-inflating pad, but I've had no problem in either area to date.

May

2008

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best night of Sleep Ever!

By spodosol

from La Canada, CA

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

This is pretty much a cross post of the BA mummy insulated air pad. Here's the scoop. I picked up a Pacific Outdoor Equip pad and it leaked the first night out. [...]. They steered me in the Big Agnes direction. And if you are interested in a lightweight, compact, DURABLE yet comfortable pad this one is the ticket. I actually got this pad for me and regular mummy version for me. The knowledgeable staff took it one step farther and sold me on the memory foam pad for my wife. She was amazed; having been camping for over 30 years, she had never slept better. Kudos to REI and BA

Jul

2008

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sooo Comfy

By Yippiee

from FL Keys to Pacific Northwet

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact Roll Up
Durable Design
Easy To Inflate
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Extended Trips
Weekend Trips

Comments about Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular:

Soo Comfy !!! Ok, a little heavy and time consuming - but with the added comfort, vesatility, and added warmth - its definately well worth the extra weight and time. I have even used mine to raft across a swollen river!!! When used with Big Agnes "Cyclone" chair kit (only .6 oz.) and it turns into a very comfortable camp chair. I even use the chair setup in my canoe. This is one of those luxury items that quickly become a neccessity!

Jul

2008

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Actual COMFORT.

By Mile Collector

from Orange County, CA

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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:

Buy for the comfort... enjoy the size and weight.
It actually gives you PADDING, rather than just cover up small rocks and bumps.
Blows up super quick and easily, even at high altitude.
My only complaint is how slippery it is. More than once I've woken to find myself having slid half way off the pad... heaven forbid you tried to sleep on a slant.