Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad

Got the extra long version, its huge (I am 198cm, 6 foot 5") Awesome matt, never taking my Prolite 4 XL thermarest out again. Although I wish I had of bought the mummy version now as it would match up to the Big Agnes Mummy Sleeping bags, and also shave a few grams off. Anyways, an awesome mat, thanks, hope it lasts up to the beating it is about to get!

This product is new to me so my experience is too. However, the last and only trip I have taken this pad on it worked great. I slept well and it was very comfortable. I found it to be light and easy to pack as well. The price is right and I am looking forward to camping more this spring.

Easy to pack up and nice to sleep on. Only used it once this past season but looking forward to using it a lot more! My girlfriend was happy that we had it. :)

After a night at the bar I was able to inflate this in exactly 3 minutes.

No more waking up in the middle of the night with sore hips. I'm a side sleeper so I needed the thickness this pad has. Super comfy, easy to inflate, takes up very little space in my pack. I'm sleeping with Big Agnes from now on!

There are lighter pads, there are warmer pads, there are pads that are easier to set up. This pad, however, might take the cake if you are analyzing on a comfort/dollar basis. It is an EXCELLENT value at 40 bucks, but is not suitable for anything but warm temperatures. I slept in 35 degree weather with a 20 degree bag and by morning, my back was chilled. I have a thermarest z-lite that i combo it with for cold temps, but I wanted to test it out by itself. I will probably add an insulated air core because it is such a comfortable pad and is SOOOO worth the extra 3 minutes it takes to blow it up.

Haven't used it yet in cold temps, but worked like a charm on a three day hike. I love how it can be kept rolled in your sleeping bag. I am a smoker, and inflation was easy..so easy..

The BA Air Core pad adds light-weight luxury to backpacking! We paired ours with Big Agnes bags (which have sleeves for the pads) and slept as soundly in our tent as we do at home. The pads are thick enough that you don't feel the ground/rocks at all, durable, and really easy to pack up. Our friends, who all had Thermarests, complained of sore backs and stiff joints every morning, while we were well rested and pain free. The only bit I wasn't thrilled with was the amount of time/effort it took to blow them up, but I still think they're worth five stars! An additional point worth mentioning...we also paired our pads with the Big Agnes Big Easy Chair Kits, and wow! were they awesome!! :)

So, basically this pad is the equivalent of the overrated Therm-a-rest Neoair, only without the "reflective surface" heat barrier. However, the aircore is $100 less, it actually comes with a stuff sack AND it comes with a repair kit which fits into its own compartment of the stuff sack. Also, this pad actually holds air, unlike the neoair. At $50, this 2.5" thick pad is comfy, light, affordable, and packs down nice and small. Very good piece of gear. I highly recommend.
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My biggest problem with inflatable sleeping pads is getting them back to their sack when compressed. No problem here and I could probably even switch to a smaller stuff sack than the one it came with. Surprisingly comfortable I find myself using it indoors when I want to stretch my back.

The wife and I just traded in our full size air mattress for two of the Air Cores. Absolutely superb nights sleep. The Air Core maintained its air level and was very comfortable. We actually pushed them together and were still able to use our double sleeping bag. I took my time inflating and deflating, it took 10 minutes.

My title says it all light strong comfortable and a value. Don't take my word but the other reviewers here will agree. Best you can get for the money better than some costing twice as much. Buy one.

The short Aircore in at 16oz folds TINY. I'm a 5"10 side sleeper and the short has me covered. USE A TAPE MEASURE measure your length sleeping if your a side sleeper, you might like what you find. Long story short I used the aircore hiking and camping for 5 days in wyoming tetons. It worked down to 38, harder or softer, no big deal add some air, lose some air. Filling it aint a big deal. It takes a few minutes - unless your in a race who cares. If you are in a race you save on the weight anyway. It all works out. It was comfortable. It comes with a patch repair kit - havnt used it. I love it and I hope it lasts.

It packs up small and is comfortable. My only complaint is that it seems a little difficult to inflate, but this is my first sleeping pad so I don't know any better.

This is a very light very comfortable sleeping pad and did not have any problems with it. BUT I will save this pad for summer use as I froze in 50 degree weather in a tent. I was using a very light weight jungle bag my wife was using a warmer bag on a thermarest so we switched pads and we where both warm the rest of the trip.

I am so glad I replaced my Therma-a-Rest with the Big Agnes Air Core. I have had this for two summers and two winters and it is going strong. It's so comfortable I even use if for car camping. For winter ski trips I bring along a Ridge-Rest to put underneath and I am very comfortable sleeping on snow. My wife got the Neo-Air and it popped right away, but my Big Agnes has been solid. It's definitely harder to blow up and empty out than a traditional Therm-A-Rest but it's totally worth it. It takes me 14 full breaths to inflate it.

This thing goes everywhere with me. Pretty light, very comfortable. Price helps too. As long as you're in reasonably warm weather, you won't experience any deflating. Definitely a keeper.

Fits my Big Agnes farwell perfectly. Easy to inflate and deflate, wont go on a trip without it

I love how small and light these are. It is plenty comfy, quick to blow up, and kept me plenty warm during Utah Winter campouts. Only downside is that you sometimes slip off it while you are sleeping.

This sleeping pad is a great buy. It is cheap, compact, and very comfortable. Takes just a few minutes to blow up and that time is well worth the good nights sleep you will get.

Packs down small and light, which is awesome. Takes a bit of breathe to blow it up, but the pack space saved is awesome. It seems pretty tough and I am not worried about popping it, even if I do there is a repair kit included. It's not the most comfortable pad ever but it's way better than the .75" inch pads, this will keep your bones off of the ground so you don't wake up with stiff spots. Oh yeah, and it's WAY cheaper than other pads, keep in mind that this is likely due to the fact that this pad offers no insulation, at all.

Great pad, rolls up real small and is super lightweight. Haven't ever had an insulated pad so I don't really know what I am missing out on but this keeps me plenty warm cause I'm no longer on the cold ground. What more could you ask for?

I'm 5"7 135 and it's perfect. Takes 2-3 minutes to blow up and well worth it. I look forward to sleeping on it after a long day of backpacking. It's so light you forget you have a sleeping pad! I also think it's very easy to get back into the bag.

good little pad, my girlfriend picked it up cus of the price and didn't want to drop some mad doh to get the neolite or exped down mat. it's definitely cheaper quality. i feel sometimes like it resembles a nicer water inflation device that i took down the brazos river one time...fun noise when you rub stuff across it.

anyways good for the price, but not very warm.

Durable, comfortable,and packs down small- I can fit both my Cat's Meow and this pad down in the sleeping bag compartment of my Baltoro. Big Agnes made a solid intro pad with this one. You can definitely find a better pad, but you'll have to suffer the price tag for most of them, so going with this one is a great decision.

Just returned from two weeks of sleeping two weeks on slickrock in Utah. Everyone had Thermorest pads, but me, I had my new Big Agnes! Slept like a baby! No aches or stiffness. Now my wife says I have to get her one. Takes a few minutes to inflate, but, worth it. Great pad.

After being able to use this pad on multi-day & multi-season trips this year, I can say that I would recommend this to anyone looking for a lightweight and functional sleeping pad to use from spring to fall trips. I'm 5'5" and 160lbs and a regular size fits and supports me well.

-Takes a while to inflate it
-well worth the time to inflate it
-alittle narrow for me but pretty darn light
-Ill never use another mat

This pad is okay for summer camping but too cold (insulation value of 1.0, which is the same as sleeping on a pane of glass) for spring/fall and definitely not appropriate for winter or alpine camping. I used it camping in September and the temperature was around 10 and I noticed the cold traveling from the ground up.

It's also not quite as comfy as the insulated air core because the fabric is more slippery leading to more sliding about and making it noisier to sleep on. If you're going to buy one of these more expensive pads (compared to a foamie or thermarest) look at the BA dual core, insulated air core, or the Exped ones so you get the same amount of comfort, use the same amount of energy inflating the pad, but have a warmer night.

Great pad, but takes ages to inflate. Next time I would go with the non-rectangle shape for a little quicker inflation. Think that would make this the perfect pad. Super comfortable.

Comfortable and easy to inflate. Pros: very small and light, about a quarter of the size of my Z-Rest. Cushions rock and roots. Cons: The material is a little noisy when you move on it, and it's also somewhat slippery. A nylon sleeping bag slides easily on this pad. I haven't slept on an incline with this pad yet, but I feel like I'll probably slip to the bottom of my tent during the night. It's great for car camping, sleeping on your friend's floor, and 3-season backpacking.

cmfortable, lightweight and compact: what more could you ask for? of course, the one drawback is it isn't self-inflating, but if size and weight are more important to you, this is the sleep pad you want.

cmfortable, lightweight and compact: what more could you ask for? of course, the one drawback is it isn't self-inflating, but if size and weight are more important to you, this is the sleep pad you want.

This is my favorite sleeping pad of any I have owned. I am actually able to sleep on my side while camping and wake up refreshed. The only thing I don't love about it is taking the time to inflate it. Once that's done though, you're all set for a great night's rest.

It packs so small that I've also taken it to watch ski comps and it's kept my friends and me warm all day while everyone else has to sit in the snow.

This is a great sleeping pad for the price. It is light weight at just 1 lb 6oz it makes it one of the lighter options out there and inflates to 2.5 inches. At that price you can even get the kids off the ground.

A really nice sleeping pad. I really enjoy the amount of loft the pad has compared to a thermarest, its much more comfortable. I've done a couple of 4-day trips with it now and have been impressed with its durability for being such a lightweight pad, and if I do get a hole it comes with a repair kit. That's amazing, flat out amazing. My one gripe is that it take a long time to inflate. But other than that, I'm impressed.

This is my first air-paid I've ever bought. It had great reviews so I figured I'd give it a try. The first thing I noticed is how small this thing packs down, I can throw it in my pack anywhere I want and it takes up hardly any room. It's very lightweight, and QUICK to blow up (i don't know why people think this takes a while to blow up, maybe they don't know how to release the valve all the way to get maximum air into the pad).

One thing you need to make sure is to not blow it all the way up when you sleep. This makes it so much more comfortable and doesn't strain the back. I've used this pad many nights and I don't know if I will ever need another one if this one holds up!

perfect fit (i am 5 ft 11 in) it packs small and lite and is very comfy to sleep on :)

perfect fit (i am 5 ft 11 in) it packs small and lite and is very comfy to sleep on :)

As a lifelong hiker, camper, river runner, outdoors woman, the goal has always been to find a sleep solution that strikes a balance between comfortable enough to get some good sleep and easy to pack for ultra light trips. My new Big Agnes 48" sleeping pad saw it's maiden voyage on this years 29th Annual River Run (2009) in Florida on the 3 day canoe trip. Many of you know that having gear that is multifunctional is a beautiful thing. This pad stayed in my small waterproof "emergency" bag just in case I found myself with no canoe and just my floating emergency sack (sh_t happens). I could easily be towed along behind a fellow river runner on top of my Big Agnes inflated sleeping pad. Fortunately, it didn't come to that, although Big Shoals was kicking as a strong class II whitewater thanks to the torrential rains before Memorial Weekend. So here's my advice on this mattress, do NOT over inflate. Inflate it until it seems fairly full then lie down (...on the mattress :-). The beauty of the nozzle is that you can gentle dial the valve open and closed while lying on the mattress until you feel yourself sink just to that sweet spot where you are not on the ground but you're getting into the mattress a bit. The comfort zone will vary for each person but the adjustment is so easy to do without losing all your air and fumbling to get the air closed off quick when you find that spot. I love it! As for the noise, I slipped mine into a lightweight fleece sleeping bag the second night and it really quieted down. Slept good. I'm 5'3" so the mattress came to my just below my knees when lying on my back. When I laid on my side with my knees comfortably (slightly) bent, I was totally on the mattress. I don't mind my feet hanging off the end when I'm on my back, it was actually quite comfortable. The trade off of going ultra light is well worth it for those who aren't camping with the luxury of your vehicle nearby and who understand that this isn't a pillow top mattress. OVERALL - I would buy another one if anything ever happens to this one. I'm impressed with the quality and versatility. Very happy with this purchase.

I ordered both the petite and regular and the air valves were totally different on them. The regular has a very sturdy looking valve with BA written on it. The petite's valve was about 1/2 the size and no BA. I don't know if it was a replacement valve or what. I inflated both, double checked that the valves were tight and let them sit overnight. In the morning, the regular was plump and full and the petite still had a good amount of air but was soft when squeezed. I returned the petite and ordered another regular. I have used a borrowed BA sleeping pad before for a month of hiking and it was awesome. Looking forward to using the regular pads and trusting that they will stand the test of time.

I use this pad for backpacking, camping, and for any extra squatters and people staying over if the couch is full. It blows up fast and packs nice and small so you can store it away in your pack.

I love it. I slept on this pad close to 30 nights this year, including 16 nights straight in AZ/UT/WY. It's tiny when rolled up, super lightweight, and seems really durable. The one con is that it takes 4 or 5 minutes to blow up, but totally worth it for 8 solid hours of snooze. I used it down to about freezing (Yellowstone, in July no less!) with no real complaints. I wouldn't use it below freezing since it isn't insulated, but for anything above it's the best!

I have used this pad, it works well, holds air without problems, comfy, adequate for the job. However, BEWARE: this pad is only RATED to 35 deg so a bag that is rated lower than 35 or even a 40 bag will not sleep as warm with the only the Air Core as and insulated pad that is rated to 15 deg. Also, the Air Core pad can be squeaky when you move around on in while the Insulated Air Core NEVER squeaks, a sufficient reason to go with the Insulated pad in my experience.

I'm a side sleeper, 230lbs and 6'1" and this air pad is great for backpacking trips or car camping trips with the family. Not once have I ever felt the ground through the pad. Like others have said, takes 2-3 minutes to blow up, stays inflated all night, and packs right back up into its stuff sack in the morning. If it were to get punctured there is a kit that comes with it to fix that.

The small size and lightweight features of this pad make the minor inconvience of having to blow it up inconsequential. I slept well with very little back pain in the morning.

Have spent about 15 nights on my pad now and I have nothing bad to say about it yet. I sleep way better then I use to on my thermorest pad. I was slightly worried initially about popping the pad, but so far have had no problems. The only time I've had a problem was when it was about 30 degrees overnight and I the pad never warmed up. However, they make an insulated version that my friend had along and he was much warmer than me.

Haven't had a chance to use on the trail yet, but inflated in about 1 minute in my living room. Deflated in a minute aswell no problems getting it back into to provide stuff sack

The Big Agnes air core pad is a decent pad. Great for back packing as it packs down to a very small size and is light weight. Bonus is that it comes with a repair kit located in small pouch in stuff sack. Takes a little time to blow up but inflates fairly quickly.
My only issue with it is that it is alittle narrow and didn't completely fill my big agnes sleeping bag built in pad pouch but it was ok.

Can't say enough about these pads. Went minimalist for years until trying this and now wonder what in the world I was thinking.

Synopsis: Buy one now!

Man I don't even know where to start. I have a bad back from too many ski injuries and this thing is a life saver.

I used to be custom to the same crappy foam pad I've had forever because I always thought the self-inflating pads were just as bulky and didn't give much more comfort so why bother.

I finally decided to buy one of these bad boys because of the small roll-up size and it was sooooo worth it! They are lightweight, compact, and give you an amazing night's sleep. It's like having a blow up mattress.

Sure it takes about 5 minutes to blow it up but not waking up once during the night makes the blow up time totally worth it. You can't feel any rocks or anything and sleeping on your side is like a dream.

Do yourself a favor and buy one now and one for your girlfriend while you're at it. You'll thank yourself after the first night.

I bought this pad 4 years ago and it has worked better than any other pad I have ever used. Granted, at first I was concerned about putting a hole in it but I have had no problems. It is half the weight of other pads, is thicker than any other one, and packs down to the size of a Nalgene bottle. You can't go wrong.

Best nights sleep you can get while backpacking!! Packs down to about the size of a Nalogene. Doesn't weigh anything. Only drawback is you have to blow it up, which is not bad, and you have to deflate it.

This is an awesome pad for the money. Packs smaller than my old self-inflating pad and is many times more comfortable. Its durability is obvious once you get your hands on it. It's kind of thick and crinkly nylon, so it's not quite as squishy as the BA clearview pad. Sometimes I feel like I'm sleeping on a big paper bag. But still a really great pad.

This pad is super comfy, great padding, packs well and is light weight. The biggest downfall is that it holds no heat!!! I felt like I was sleeping on the cold ground that was leaking through my zero degree bag. Not a bad pad though if you're camping in warmer weather! It was 30 degrees when I was out.

This pad is awesome. It takes some effort to inflate, but once done, it is all worth it. Just spent nearly 60 days trekking through rough mtns in both B.C. & Alaska, slept on it EVERY NIGHT and those days & that cold put it to the test. It is the best pad that I have ever owned & have recommended it without reservation to 2 other buddies who think the same as me, it's great.

This thing is soo much more comfortable than a thin, scrawny thermarest. my friends laugh b/c i have to inflate it myself but it's worth it for the comfort, R-value, and small pack-down size. it is a little annoying if you are breaking camp every day and inflating this each night but seriously, it only takes a few minutes. I recently bought the BA stuff sack/inflater thing so I can use this bag in the winter w/o filling it with moisture from my breath

The only thing better would be if it came with a bedtime story. Comfortable sleeping pad, kind of annoying to inflate but versatile for a variety of conditions. Plus it comes with a patch kit! I bought it to do bike touring but have recently used it as a place to crash when I've been drinking. I've not been disappointed.

After reading these reviews, I was expecting to "sleep like a baby," as one of the reviewers said. While I sleep better than with a normal foam pad, I still woke up a lot and had to adjust my sleeping position constantly. Maybe I'm just a light sleeper, or maybe my expectations were too high. Regardless, I was a little disappointed.

gonna work on my lung capacity :D

packs super small, very comfortable. bought it instead of neoair, i think i made the right choice. i use it with a thermarest seat thinger, works great

I just bought this about a month ago. I have slept on it the last three weekends. It is comfortable! In fact, I would say that it surpassed my expectations for comfort. It is also small and light to carry. I would definitely give it a 5 for comfort, weight and size. I am only 5'10" but I bought and would recommend the long version. The only drawbacks are that you have to inflate it yourself and it can take a few minutes to get all the air out of it so it can be folded enough to fit in the stuff bag. I have learned that if I open the valve when I first get up and then let it deflate on its own while I do other things in the morning then the folding goes easier. Inflation isn't a big deal. It only takes a couple of minutes.

This sleeping pad was well worth the money I paid. Though extra-long, it took about 7 minutes for me to blow it up manually -- that is, without an air pump!!

It feels comfortable enough -- I tried it on my bedroom floor and will be using it on an upcoming bike trip.

Just back from a two week trip where I slept every night on this pad. I used it with my new Big Agnes Cross Mountain bag that has a pocket to accomodate it. I was happy with the bag/pad combination (never coming off the pad is great) but must admit I was missing my Therm-a-Rest by the end of the trip. While extremely high quality (it is guaranteed for a lifetime and it may last that long), the pad does not have the "foam" feel I like in a sleeping pad. It basically feels like a pool float. It must be totally manually inflated to use, which takes about 20 breaths. On two of the nightes I was at a base camp and had a matress or cot to sleep on. But the nature of the pad required that I inflate it anyway, or remove it from the bag. I chose to inflate it. Not doing so would have left a crinkly liner that would have made noise every time I moved on it.

Got this for our little one. 48" takes about 70 secs to blow up. Folds up into the size of a CD wallet. Very impressed that it comes with it's own stuff sack, which has an interior pocket holding a patch kit. Doubt you can find a better pkg for under 45 bucks.

Pretty darn decent sleeping pad. I bought the long one, plenty of room for my lanky self. A sheet doesnt stay on top of it if your rolling over in the middle of the night like i do but really happy i bought this.

This pad is awesome. About the same size, if not smaller, as a Nalgen 32oz bottle. Lightweight, very packable and very comfortable make this perfect for light weight summer backpacking!

Super thick, super comfy, and packs down nicely. 'nuff said.

Been using this pad now for a few weeks ... At times i miss my old prolite 4, but with some practice this pad can get the job done very well, 2 1/2 inches thick, but with little to no support .. like a pool float or regular air mattress ... Its the vertical beams that cause the dip when weight is put in a general single area ... Like others have said, took me about 15/17 breathes to inflate ... allow air to evaporate from temp changes, and before ya go to bed .. add 2-3 good puffs of air or till firm ... Lay down inside the bag and release air slowly, when you get that cozy but firm, don't sleep slumped, your back will hate you in the morning ... Will little practice i found my air levels and got used to the bounce from a no foam pad ... I don't miss my pl4 much nowadays cept for winter use ... One star off because it can be hard to find the gel comfort but with little practice and $50 .. this should not be the one peice you leave home ... no foam can compare.

I always sleep great on this pad; never feel the ground below me.

It does take some time to inflate, but it is worth it! Pair this with the Big Agnes Big Easy chair kit for total relaxation at your campsite!

I actually like my self-inflating pad a little better than this pad, but this pad is so much smaller and lighter that I pack this one.
I fully inflate the pad and sleep well on my side. I prefer the rectangular shape of this pad over the mummy pad. I am glad that there is no anti-slip material on either side of this pad (I hate that stuff).
Remember, manually inflated pads collect moisture in their chambers which can lead to problems when inflating in freezing conditions. For this reason, this is a three-season pad.

I slept on worse mattress' throughout college. This thing is great. Very plush after a long days hike. I can inflate it in 5 LARGE breaths. The only problem is getting all the air out to neatly put it back in its stuff sack. If anybody has a trick please let me know. Its somewhat narrow but is very light!

My wife and I used to camp often and loved it. Then came children. She could not sleep comfortably. We have been camping only a handful of times since then... and the trips were disasters. I recently did some research on new products that are available and decided to try the Big Agnes Air core sleeping pad paired with their Lost Dog bag. We spent three consecutive nights in a tent and my wife was smiling every morning. A miracle! We brought along a down comforter to make sure she remained warm and I am glad we did since it dropped down in the 40s one night. Also, they are noisy when you roll over or shift your weight. Only a small negative. Liked the fact that you can order right and left zippered bags and hook them together. Takes about 5 minutes to blow them up. Well worth the time. More comfortable than self inflating pads we have tried...and even the full size air mattress that took a vacuum cleaner to blow up. That was way too bouncy. She is now initiating talks about going camping.

This pad is awesome, I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

I took this pad out in the rocky Texas hill country, and my friends on their thin thermarests were so jealous I could feel the hatred. This is by far the most comfortable backpacking pad I have ever used, and it rolls up small enough that I can tuck it in a water bottle pocket on my pack. I am 5' 9" and the regular was long enough for me. I slept on it on a 30 degree night with no problem, but in colder climates an insulated pad would probably be a good idea.

I've been pretty impressed with the Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad since receiving it quickly and efficiently from backcountry, super fast shipping! Upon opening the packaging I was immediately impressed with the ultra small pack size of only 4 x 7.5 inches, this pad will fit well into a pack of any size.

Although I'm 6'0" tall I went with the petit model to save some weight - let's be honest, my feet and lower legs do not need to be on top of a sleeping pad. The lower weight of the petit is also something I like, at 19oz, or just over 1 pound.

The materials are super durable, although I'm thinking a small, sharp object could put a puncture hole into the pad. Not a major issue in reality though, considering how easy this pad may be repaired (like most - fill with air, place in bathtub, find puncture, seal). The 70D nylon used in the construction of this pad is also pretty quiet, unlike some of the other models out there (think Therma Neoair series from a year or two ago).

Overall i'm pretty happy with the pad. Hopefully I can update this when it's had a bit more use.

While this is the only pad I've ever bought/tried, it more than exceeded my expectations. I found it to be SUPER comfortable, easy to inflate, and even easier to stuff back in its sack (I'm terrible at folding/compressing gear properly). My boyfriend was very jealous watching me sleep on top of this pad, since he was on only 1/4 inch pad, and I didn't find it to be noisy at all. The only negative was that I was very cold while sleeping. The pad is not rated well for warmth at all, and if you're going to be backpacking in 30 degree weather, you'll need some additional covering for it. Even in my 0 degree bag (it was about 25-30 degrees), both the pad and I were freezing. The only reason I was able to stay happy was because of the thickness/comfort of this pad!

First off, this is really comfy. It's puts my old 1.5" Thermarests to shame (even when sleeping on two of them stacked). As a side sleeper, this was the first pad I could get a comfortably nights sleep on. The light weight and small packdown size were just perks, way smaller than a "self inflating" open cell foam pad. The pad was noisy and "crinkeled" all night for the first few nights, but got quite after a few uses. It seems to take forever to inflate, but I find it well worth my time. One onther limitation is the warmth. When it approaches or gets below freezing, you can feel the cold coming in through the pad. I've taken care of this by bringing along a $5 cheap blue foam pad underneath the Air Core when it gets into the 30's or below. I haven't been cold since. I've been abusing this pad for the last three years it it's held up perfectly, impressive since most of the use is in the sandy southwest desert climate that seems to eat gear. The only maintenance has been washing sand out of the nossel every once in a while.

This pad appears to be of hollow-tube design. Hollow air pockets are heat sinks that will get warmer or colder depending on the air around them, meaning they will get colder until the same temperature as the outside air. If you're sleeping on it, that means it will absorb heat from you as well. A potentially dangerous combination in any season except summer...no match whatsoever for a Thermarest pad, or even its knockoff versions.

This sleeping pad is very comfortable and packs down extremely well. The pad is a bit slippery and noisy, but for the price I would say it is one of the best buys for a good night of sleep. I have only used this pad on a few occasions, so I am not able to give proof of durability. Also, I am 6' 3" and the long version of this pad is plenty long for me.

I slept pretty comfortably on it, can even sleep on my side with it. The only problem was the buildup of moisture from breathing into it to inflate it,just have to make sure to let it drain out and evaporate. The included stuff sack and patch kit is a big plus.

For the small packable size, ease of inflating and deflating, and the cofort for the price it's a definate 5 stars.

The softest, most compact, lightest sleeping pad I've ever owned. Rolls up super small. Inflating kind of sucks...or should I say blows? Anyway, I highly recommend this product.

I have used the pad three nights on two different outings. All three nights were ~45 degrees. I'm a skinny 150 lb 6' 52 year old man who is cold nature. Pad was good at 45 degrees with a 20 degree rated sleeping bag. While I have read reviews herein that the pad is good down to the 30s ... I would not count on it unless your heavily insulated with body fat. I guess, for me, the leave pad at home tempurature will be around 40 degrees. As for inflation time count on 5 minutes or more. Stuff size never folds back down to size received as there seems to always be a little air left inside to prevent that final fold. Stuffs slightly larger then the nalgene bottle. Moisture was an issue even at 45 degrees. Follow the other review suggestions to rid the moisture. Inflate firm then lay on it and let a little air out unit that sweet spot is sensed and your good for one good nights rest. Good price point.