How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking

With a comfortable and quiet quilted, stretch top that provides a cushioned sleeping surface, the Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe Insulated sleeping pad makes it possible to sleep well at the campsite.
Imported.
View all Big Agnes Air PadsBest Use | Camping |
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Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
Sleeping Pad Shape | Rectangular |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
R-Value | 4.3 |
Repair Kit Included | Yes |
Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
Packed Size | Regular: 5 x 8 inches Regular Wide: 5.5 x 9 inches |
Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
Pad Thickness (in.) | 4.25 inches |
Dimensions | Regular: 72 x 20 x 4.25 inches Regular Wide: 72 x 25 x 4.25 inches |
Weight | Regular: 1 lb. 9 oz. Regular Wide: 2 pounds |
Gender | Unisex |
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Put this on a cot and it's a huge improvement - my husband has covid and I have been sleeping on this pad on a cot in my office. Feels fine.
Air mattress is made well and wanted to like it. Realized I need to be able to tweak the amount of air. If it's completely full of air, it's too hard to sleep on. The release valve works well..deflates quickly to almost flat. Am returning it (;
Light, easy to pack in the provided bag. very comfortable. just doesn't inflate easily, but it's not that bad. I also take this when traveling sometimes as a backup in case an extra bed is needed or a hotel mattress is awful
this user had no issues with the air matt. But the stuff sack requires precision rolling to make it fit.
I got this to replace my very old tried and true Thermarest since my back was starting to hurt after sleeping on it (lasted me 8 years). My first time camping with this and I was so happy, it’s so comfortable and easy to inflate. However, on my second camping trip after inflating it I noticed it pretty quickly lost air. There must already be a rip in it. I’m so disappointed that the material didn’t even last me 2 camping trips.
Super comfortable to sleep on. I am a side sleeper and it is the best pad I have used to date. I use this with the Big Agnes Echo Park 20 sleeping setup and it is as close to a real bed as I have had camping. The material is nice and does not feel like plastic or rubber on the skin. The top has spandex blended in so it has a nice stretchiness to it without feeling like you’re sleeping on a balloon. The baffling is great. You can move around without noise and bounce. The only thing I would say could be improved is the included inflation sack. I use an air pump, but if I had to rely on the inflation sack I could see frustration setting in. It just doesn’t inflate very well or hold enough air to be efficient. However, once you have the pad inflated it is a gem. You can customize the level of inflation firmness by pressing the inflation check valve to your preferred comfort level. The valves are on the top front so they are easy to access. For backpacking it would not be considered a light by any through hikers or ultralight enthusiasts, but I would personally pack it due to how comfortable it has been for me. It is perfect for camping though, no question. This pad sits right at the point where you could get away with it being both a backpacking pad for traditional backpackers and campers alike. I like my sleep so I am willing to carry a few more ounces.
Spousal unit threw away old pad and refused to go camping more, so I bought Big Agnes for him. Success! And now I have one as well. They are comfortable. Two minor downsides: they are mildly noisy when one moves around ( spousal unit is virtually deaf so only I am bothered by this). And as the night progresses, a "deadly chasm" forms between the two pads.
I haven’t been able to use it in cold weather, but so far it seems comfortable and the surface doesn’t stick to my skin like other sleeping pads. It inflates easily and packs down to a great size. The inflation bag is much more heavy duty than I expected…everything seems built to last. Also includes a spare valve in the repair kit.
I didn’t realize I needs a method to pump this up.