Sleeping Pads » Big Agnes Air Core Pads
* Light and compact three season pad, with 2.5″ of comfort
* PrimaLoftTM eco: synthetic insulation made from 50% recycled materials used in all 20″ wide pads
* I-beam construction eliminates welded seams to reduce cold spots and ensures quick inflation/deflation, consistent air flow and stability
* 20″ pads: Durable, lightweight 50D nylon diamond rip-stop top and bottom
* Internal polyurethane coating
* Non-breakable brass valve with plastic coated EZ-FlateTM mouthpiece
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Big Agnes pads come in several variations.
Insulated Air Core (rated to 15 degrees): http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Pad/InsulatedAirCore
Air Core (rated to 35 degrees): http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Pad/AirCore
Clearview (rated to 35 degrees):http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Pad/ClearviewAirPad
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(9 votes, average: 4.11 out of 5)
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Switching to the Big Agnes air pads has been a recent revelation for me. I’ve used Z-rests, car visor type things and more recently the prolite 3.
For me, the Big Agnes pads are at least 3-4 times more comfortable than the prolite 3. YMMV — I am a ~big guy compared to some. For me the extra thickness means the difference of my hip being on the ground or not. Paula also loves them, she just uses a lot less air pressure.
I’ve only used the clearview when it’s relatively warm, and have the insulated one for colder trips. It weighs a bit more than a prolite but comfort is worth it, and it does pack a bit smaller.
The thing that kills me about the big agnes pads is that they are more comfortable than the “car camping” super thick thermarests we have. I was shocked to get some of the best camp sleep I’ve ever had while supposedly going “ultralight.”
I have to agree with Scott – using this pad was a revelation. I had previously been using an Ultralight Thermarest pad and the difference was night and day. I’ve never been so comfortable sleeping on the ground. my only note is that it takes some lungs to fill it up and at the end of the day and it can be a little tiring but well worth the effort.
I have two of the insulated air core pads, one regular mummy and a long rectangular. Due to a trashed lower back, either of these pads make the difference between sleeping all night and tossing and turning, which I did with my thin self-inflater.
Do yourself a favor and get the Pumphouse inflator:
http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Accessory/Pumphouse
It’s only 1.5 oz. and doubles as a dry bag. No more huffing and puffing after a hard day of riding. It inflates your pad in a couple of minutes.
If you sleep on your side, a 2.5″ thick pad is a must imo.
I bought one of these and WOW! its comfortable and light,compactable for bikepacking,ect.I would buy anotherone in a heartbeat!Be shure to get the insulated one.
Same here… and I combined it with a bag – the whole system works well.