How to Choose the Best Sleeping Pad for Camping and Backpacking
Big Agnes Insulated Double Z Sleeping Pad
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Insulated with PrimaLoft Silver Hi-Loft insulation, this superlight 3-season inflatable sleeping pad offers 4 inches of pure bliss to help you sleep through the night when you're away from your bed.
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Pad Thickness (in.)
4 inches
- Superlight ripstop nylon top and bottom
- 2-piece valve which allows for 1-way inflation and quick deflation; non-self-inflating
- Stabilizer construction distributes weight evenly, creating a smooth and comfortable feel
- Each pad individually inflated and tested
- Internal polyurethane coating
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Pad Type | Air |
| Sleeping Pad Shape | Mummy |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| R-Value | 4.5 |
| Repair Kit Included | Yes |
| Stuff Sack Included | Yes |
| Pad Thickness (in.) | 4 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Fire Fisher
Richmond, VA, United States
Very comfy
10 years ago
I bought this a few months back and have been loving it. Coming from a generic Walmart foam roll to the Double Z was life changing! Well maybe not life changing, but it is VERY comfortable for me. I am 6 feet tall and 180lbs and I find it thick enough to allow side sleeping. I use this for backpacking and for some EMS standbys to catch some Z's. I haven't taken it out in anything less than 50 degrees F so I can't comment on its warmth. If I had to complain about one thing I'd say it is a little narrow so my arms hang off when laying on my back. BUT I have broad shoulders and you can always buy the wide version. Plus the width of this pad seems to be the norm for all other brand and models pads on the market.
Yes , I recommend this product
CinciDave
Cincinnati, OH
Very comfortable
9 years ago
Bought this pad and used it twice. First trip was fine, first impressions were that it inflated without a ton of effort and deflated with ease, thanks to the double valve configuration. Used it on a second trip where temps dropped below freezing and I found the pad to be a good insulator. It was on my second trip that a seam came undone and created a large bulge in the middle of the pad. I was able to take it back and exchange it, and have used the new pad a couple more times with no issues. Overall, it is a very comfortable and warm pad, has been a huge upgrade from the self inflates I used to use, only giving it four stars because of having to return my first one.
Randy Holliday
Fool me twice, not again
9 years ago
I just came back from a trip using this pad for the second time. Will be returning it for credit. Bought my first one in summer 2015. First time out the original pad would not hold air in the field. Returned it to Big Agnes after trying self-help to no avail with the bathtub search for a leak trick. They sent me a new one. Tested the new one at home, inflated, for several days with no apparent air loss, before taking it on a trip. But in the field, the new one would simply not stay inflated. Spent two nights getting up every 3-4 hours to reinflate. I am returning this and will use another manufacturer's product. Most interesting, as my wife has an identical pad and to date (2 trips) has had no problems. So, maybe its me, but I won't take a 3rd chance.
Steve2
Orange, CA.
Pretty squeeky but very comfortable
9 years ago
Just got back from a two week backpacking trip in India. A dozen of us each had one man tents. That was a good thing because it meant the others could pitch their tents far enough away that my noisy air mattress didnt bother them so much. I toss and turn a lot and this thing is noisy. But it's also very comfortable for a side sleeper like me and kept me off the cold ground. No deflation issues at all. Takes some huffing and puffing to blow up but not a big deal.
Dave the Photographer
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
This Is A Great Air Mattress !!
7 years ago
I bought this pad to replace a cheap Stansport mat that I bought at a local sporting goods store. I like to winter camp, so getting some loft between the ground and/or shelter floor was a big consideration for me. When I bought my Insulated Double Z, I was under the impression it was self inflating. So, when I got it and found it was not, I was a bit disappointed. I did find it inflates in about 35 breaths, so i later decided that lack of self inflation was not too much of an issue. I did find that I lost some air overnight, but I attribute most of that to the fact that every time I've used it, the temperatures were in the teens and twenties and perhaps my warm breath used to inflate lost some of it's "volume" when it cooled. I still had a very comfortable sleep, though. In a tent, the comfort rivaled my mattress at home. On a cold, hard shelter floor it was a little less comfortable. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my purchase. If you are reading this as a newbie who is shopping for your first equipment - please - don't make the mistake I did and think you are saving money by going "cheap" with your first purchase. Get the good stuff the first time and with some care, it will last you for years. You can't go wrong with Big Agnes products.
Yes , I recommend this product
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finaegelin
Walnut Creek, CA
Not warm enough
9 years ago
I bought this to provide extra comfort for my 62-year-old overweight body on Yosemite backpacks in summer 2015. Bad luck the first night out got a small puncture in the wee hours by pinching it on a pebble while getting up to "look at the stars". I couldn't muster the energy to patch it in the dark, so had a pretty cold night. Fixed it fine next day with included patch kit, then hoped for the best second night. No leaks, but I noticed my underside was cool, and not toasty as I was expecting. Temps were in high 30s at Glen Aulin (7200 feet), and I was disappointed in the insulation. REI took it back for a refund and I went back to my BA Air Core mummy for my next trip to Half Dome. Albeit thinner, it gives adequate comfort and is oh so toasty.
Vern V
Arlington, Tx
Great Sleeping Pad.
9 years ago
I've used an old therms rest self inflating 1 1/2" cut outfoam ground pad for years. Patched it, replaced pieces, etc. I've seen the newer technology for a while and just never replaced it. This Big Agnes is amazing though. Very light, 4" comfort, I can use it in the back of my 4Runner, I've used it to 12 degrees f staying warm. It's a huge upgrade to the old technology. When using it with my bivvy though it doesn't fit inside, so use a ground cloth and it's fairly easy to square it up with your legs if you toss and turn a little at night.
Tava Kishon
Great Pad
9 years ago
I have used this pad for several multi day trips both in summer and winter with no issues. It is an exceptional pad! Packs small, is relatively light, and most importantly super comfortable. I've read the other reviews and thoughts are.... Its R value is 4.5 i had no problems with it sleeping through a very cold nights on the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota mid February. But ok, i might be a little warm all the time. If you are really worried about the cold ground go with higher R value pad. My thoughts though.. this pad is fine. As to not holding air... as I've had no issues with mine i can't say anything. Yes, it is a tad noisy if you roll around a lot but I've had no complaints from fellow hikers. Most of their inflating air pads made some noise as well. And yes, it does take a lot of puffing to inflate the darn thing but hey! Its 4in of heaven after a long days trek, its worth it.
Yes , I recommend this product
torquayboy
Bellingham
Unlucky two times in a row?
9 years ago
I bought one a couple of days before a camping trip a month ago. It was great for the first couple of hours before it deflated under me. I tried pumping it back up but it would only hold air for 30 minutes or so. Thinking it was probably just bad luck, I took it back and exchanged it. I used the new one on a two night trip and it worked wonderfully. Last night I used it again, however, and it deflated under me again. This time it held for about 90 minutes before going flat so at least it kept me warm pump it up. Took it back today and exchanged it for a different manufacturer's model. My advice would be to stay away from this product. Customer service at REI are great, although they did ask whether I tried troubleshooting it by immersing it in a bath... If you buy one of these, you'd better take a bath with you when you go backpacking!
Romo
Elmhurst, il
Philmont friend
9 years ago
This is a great pad that provides excellent support. It survived a Northern Tier and a Philmont trek. Love the dual inflation valve. Also used for winter camping down to 15, but that was pushing it too much for how i like to be insulated. Only downside is that after a long day on the trail, inflation of this thick pad takes some effort! Wide & tall space was perfect for some rolling and side sleeping.
Yes , I recommend this product
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