Big Agnes Insulated Air Core REM Sleeping Pad - 2007 BCS

When it held air it was great. After about two uses both leaked. Not fun when it's a 4 day camping trip.

Yea, I like this; it packs small, and is comfy. Takes a little while to blow up, but worth it.

I've had this pad for a year now and it completely changed my backpacking. It is the most comfortable pad I have ever been on. It only takes about 5 minutes to blow up. It's as light as my thermarest but much more comfortable.

I recently took a 3-night backpack over the Truchas Peaks in New Mexico. Most of the trip was over 11500 feet, and it was pretty chilly at night. The Big Agnes was amazingly comfortable and didn’t take up too much room in my pack. My only complaint was the time that it took to blow up.

Great sleeping pad. Some labor to blow up at +10,000, but well worth it once laying down in comfort looking at stars and not worrying about hard spots on the ground. Buy insulated model for a little more $.

Extremely comfortable. Easy to inflate and deflate. Laid it out on some what of a rocky ground on a cool night and was warm and comfortable.

I took this pad on the deer hunt with me this year. According to the GPS, our base camp was at 9.856 feet, and it was so cold when the sun went down, you could watch the puddles ice over. I spent 4 nights in toasty comfort, thanks to the Big Agnes insulated Air Core pad, while my buddies shivered on their Sprawl-Mart specials. Top notch pad! I'll never camp without it.

The Big Agnes sleeping pads were recommended to me by a friend. I tried to find a local store so I could check one out in person, but nobody's heard of BA around here. I figured I'd take a chance and get one anyway, and it was definitely a great purchase. Very light and compact, it blows away the thermarest I have in about the same size. Easier to pack, only a minute or two to set up, and a super comfy night's sleep...AND it includes the repair kit and storage sack, I had to purchase these as extras when I got the thermarest.
My fiancee now has one too! BA, how about a connector kit to link them together?

I have 2 Big Agnes sleeping bags. I recently had them zipped together so I could sleep with a companion. I have two different sleeping pads also. A Thermarest and the Big Agnes insulated air core. My companion and I fought over who got to sleep on the air core pad all night. It is far more comfortable than any self inflating pad I have ever used or seen.

A great insulated air sleep pad. It has been inflated for two weeks and has not lost any air. The first pad I ordered would not hold air and was replaced promptly. I sleep very soundly on this pad and would recommend it over the Thermarest pad 1.25" which was my first pad. It saves a lot of space in my pack and also blows up in under two minutes.

This sleeping pad is a terrific improvement over self-inflating pads. I am 58 years old, with arthritis and getting up in the mornings was torture. The padding with the Air Core is excellent, and I sleep much better. I like the weight, but I especially like the compact carry. I am not a UL hiker, but I try to limit both the weight and the volume I carry.

Very cush, but somewhat of an ordeal to inflate and I didn't think it insulated very well.

This pad is very small when packed but it kept me more comfortable than my own bed at home. The amazing thing about it was it was easy to get it back in its little bag when I was done.

I just finished a five night, 52 Mile backpack through Glacier National Park Last week, where it rained every night. This pad is the most comfortable that I have every had. It deflates quickly and packs tight. Great Pad!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marty

This is one of the most compact, lightweight, and most comfortable sleeping pads out there. At 2.5 inches thick this pad provides a wonderful place to relax at the end of a long day of hiking. Just underinflate it a little bit for the most cushy feel. Hats off to backcountry.com for the fine customer service also.

Light and soft as advertised, but save some breath from your hike to blow it up. Not self-inflating. Does roll up small and easy to carry. Easy to pack up.

10 degree nights are no match for this warm pad but be careful, they develop leaks easy.

For only 1 1/2 lbs, this pad is very comfortable. I just got back from hiking the Transcanyon trails at the Grand Canyon and weight was a concern. It always took 25 breaths to blow it up - well worth the trade off for the lack of pounds. It was a great investment!

Not since I started backpacking have I experienced such comfort while sleeping. I'll never go back to my thermarest! I like the fact that this air core pad goes FLAT too when you take the air out of it. Makes for easy packing. Overall I love this thing. Let's hope it holds up to frequent use.

TB

I am now using the second Big Agnes air mattress having returned the first one due to air leakage that developed almost immediately after purchase. So far, the second of the same mattress has not developed leaks (used twice now) and is very comfortable. The problem I have now, though, is it is so slippery that it slides out from under me or I slide off of it while sleeping. I would also be happier if the mattress were a bit wider.

I found my Big Agnes insulated air mattress to be very comfortable and looked forward to using it for a long time. However, by the third night it was losing air and I had to reinflate several times during the night. I'm returning it and I will try a second one -- hoping that problem with the first one was just a fluke. I also wish they would make these things a little wider!

I have not trail tested this air mattress; however I did try it out in the living room one day. I would say that the overall comfort is exceptional compared to anything else I have tried. I am 6' tall and weigh 190 and I found this pad to be comfortable for my size. The pad itself is slightly heavier than a foam pad but is on the light side when compared to most inflatable pads. In my opinion the extra weight is worth a good nights rest. This is not self-inflating pad so it requires a bit more setup time. However I found the task quick and easy enough that I wouldn't consider it a chore after a full days hike. Also, I appreciated that, unlike self inflating pads, this was very easy and quick to deflate and stow in the stuff sack (a stuff sack and repair kit are included.)

My girlfriend and I both purchased the pad last spring they both worked great the first night but after that, mine started leaking and it was a very rough night of inflating it back up. I sent it back and got another one. They could not find the source of the leak. wo weeks latter the same thing happened to my girlfriend’s pad. That was not the end of it last week mine went flat again and I spent a cold night on snow. We have gone through 3 pads all of which no one could find a hole. I am fed up with having to pay to send the pad back each time. I think I am just going to buy a different brand. I would advise you to do the same they are not reliable for a long trip.

Am I really camping? This pad rivals my bed, definitely more comfortable than some hotel beds. Lightweight and packs down small, what more could you want?

This item performed so well that I forgot I was sleeping 11,000 feet high away from any signs of civilization. If you want to sleep in luxury after 6 to 8 hours of grueling work you must buy this item.

My wife, who hates sleeping on anything other than our Tempurpedic mattress at home, thought the Air Core pad was terrific. I thought it was stupendous. Just a few puffs and it inflated, well, okay, more than a few. We camped on the rocky shore of the Matanuska River and slept like babies.

Get two bags with these pads and zip em together. 'nuff said.

This is a sleeping pad to keep. I am 6'5" tall and weigh 230 lbs. I can sleep on my side, back, or any other position and not touch the ground. The fact that it is so light weight and packs so small is almost just bonus.

I've gone through two of these pads now, the first one developed a leak after only one night on it. The second one worked for three nights before leaking. Both leaks could not be found. I will say that it is a very comfortable pad to sleep on, but horrible reliability.

It has been a battle to find a comfortable yet compact sleeping pad. The Big Agnes REM is not only amazingly comfortable, it is compact and lightweight. This sleeping pad is a must for anyone seeking a good night’s rest on the trail.

I have taken this on two camping trips so far and it has been great. I mostly sleep on my side and after a couple of nights in a row on my old Thermarest, my hip bones and shoulders would be pretty sore and I would toss and turn. The Big Agnes is super comfortable, packs down small, and is totally worth the 1-2 minutes of lung power to inflate.

I have previously used the Thermarest Prolite 4 for packability and weight. I went to the Big Agnes in hope of something more comfortable with similar packability and weight. My first night in the Smokies we had an 8 degree night with winds about 35mph. Snow was blowing in the AT shelter, yet I had the most comfortable night I have ever spent in an AT shelter. The 21/2 inch pad was wonderful. My second night out I got another wonderful nights sleep. I always inflate my pads and hang my down bags in between trips. I noticed that my Ins. Air Core was losing air in just two nights use. This durability factor greatly disappoints me in that I guess I have to do a repair to find the leak. I am going back to my Thermarest because durability is a big factor for me. I am also really easy with my stuff. I use a Montbell super stretch down bag, so I have to be easy. I don't know if other users have experienced similar quick leaks or not.

Used this only 2 times so far... Very comfortable for a side sleeper... very light considering the comfort level... No issues with leakage or durability as yet...Did not care for the BA pad sleeve sleep system...you can't sit up or use your bag by the fire to stay warm... But this pad rocks when used conventionally...

Having spent the first night of my recent camping trip sleeping on the bare earth (well there was a tarp and tent beneath me) due to an unfortunate accident with my wifes air mattress (I gave her my new sleeping pad to sleep on). She was pretty comfortable, although she is a pillow top princess when it comes to camping. I managed to get the REM sleeping pad for at least one night of comfortable sleep. The pad inflates with about 30 big breaths, and is well constructed. I'm a pretty big guy, and this pad supported my weight much better than some of the Therm-a-Rest gear I've used in the past. I should add that I was using a Big Agnes Lost Ranger bag with this pad, so thanks to the cleaver pouch on the bottom of the sleeping bag the pad stayed under me the whole night. Overall I rated the pad a 4 (a 5 being the Aero Bed my wife managed to inflate in our tent). If you're strictly a back-packing, eat your food from aluminum pouch camper, this is a very well designed, very compressible, and very light sleeping solution. I will definitely continue using and buying Big Agnes products.

A lightweight backpackers dream. The Insulated Air Core REM Sleeping Pad is not only light and easy to carry but gives a great nights sleep. Worth every penny.

The 2 1/2" pad far excels any thinner pad for comfort. The old bones don't touch the ground. The compact size is another reason we chose the Big Agnes. The material doesn't wick up dampness like some other top brands. We were "high and dry." However, they did have a tendency to "tent surf" because of the slippery material, but the comfort far outweighs that.

my girlfriend and I both bought this pad, which is definitely very comfortable compared to my thin thermarest. however, although I was warm using it, she has had trouble staying warm through the night. She uses the full Big Agnes system with a bag and pad, so she has no insulation under her bag other than the sleeping pad. I have a different brand bag so I'm surrounded by down insulation plus the bag.
My point is, if you really like to be super warm at night, you might want to consider the colder rated pad or a thermarest, because they are solid foam and probably a little better for insulation.

Big Agnes is the best sleeping pad out there but beware....you may not want to get out of the tent it is soooooooooo comfortable. It takes a quick 5 min. to get ready and another 5 to break down. Well worth the expense and a vital addition to camp gear.

Great Pad! The following week after receiving the pads, we went on a three day trip into a wilderness area. Wind chill below 0, temps between 0-5 degrees. Slept warm, not a hint of cold while using this equipment. You guys are the best!

We decided to trade out our old Therm-a-rests, because of weight and bulk. We were not disappointed. Big Agnes sleeping pads weren't just the usual air mattress. We slept well on them, and they insulated us from the ground. Even in the middle of July, we had mornings of 37F, in the Bob Marshall wilderness. Big Agnes sleeping pads were a great choice for us.

This was great as it is so compact and perfect for a little added padding. Out in nature, things can be less than soft, but this REM sleeping pad made my naps nothing less than enjoyable. Two thumbs up.

This is a really superlight pad that packs really small and inflates rapidly. I even used it in Zion as a flotation device for my pack crossing water. Keeps you really warm too! For the price this is the only sleeping pad you need!

This pad is insane. This is the first pad that provided all the ingredients I wanted. It packs down to the size of a bag of four bagles and weighs next to nothing. This is all in a pad that provides insulating protection from the cold hard ground. This pad allows me to sleep at night. I combined it with the Big Agnes Lost Ranger which for me provides the perfect sleep system.

I have had a Thermarest for years and have loved it (I still do) but was unhappy with its packability on backpacking trips. The insulated air core is great. I think I will still use my Thermarest for snow caves/winter camping but for backpacking it’s the Big Agnes all the way.

This pad is a must for everyone who has trouble sleeping on the ground. It's a little heavier than other options and takes a few more breaths than a Thermarest, but if you want to sleep well this is it. No more shoulders or arms going numb from sleeping on my side against the ground. You can lay this thing on a bed of jagged rocks and you won't feel a single one. If there is one piece of gear that keeps me out longer or more often in the back country, this is the one that makes the difference.

Very comfy, used it for the first time at about 30 degrees. It was warmer that I thought it would be. I stayed warm all night long, and it was very comfortable. It packs down small and light. I would recommend this pad to most campers/backpackers.