I just got back from a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and put the Insulated Air Core to the test. Even through low temps, sleet and snow, I was comfy in my BA Pomer Hoit and REM sleeping pad. Even on sites with rocks and roots sticking up under our tent area, I had a soft and warm sleeping experience. I give the REM sleeping pad two thumbs up!

The integrated system is pretty darn cool. Super comfy, lightweight and packable. The insulation adds a nice bit of extra warmth as well. My only complaint was that with my first pad it developed a small leak that deflated the pad lightly overnight, so it was quite a bit lower the next morning. My guess was that it was a slow leak through the valve, but I really don't know. Backcountry replaced it for me, no questions, no problems, so as long as this one works without the leak Im 100% satisfied. Otherwise I knock it to a 3/5. We'll see.

My son and I purchased the BA Insulated Air Core for use on a BSA High Adventure Trip to Bissett, Manitoba in August. Camping on granite rocks in temperatures that dipped to the low 30's, our BA's performed flawlessly. They kept us warm and provided enough cushion for comfortable sleep even on my side. The Big Agnes gets an A+ based on this short, but intense use.

I used to squirm when I would think of the long Fall nights sleeping on the ground in the backcountry. I wanted a pad that I could snow camp with, sleep on slabs of cold granite, and comfortably three season backpack with a good weight to comfort ratio. With the Big Agnes REM, I was more comfortable than using a Therm-A-Rest LiteFoam pad. In fact, as my trip went on, I kept getting better nights sleep. Be warned though that you might need to get used to its 2 1/2" thickness as well as putting 25 breathes into it every night. NOTE: Either my scale is off or this pad weighs 4 ounces more than it's supposed to.

this sleeping pad was alright. it was very easy to carry cause it could compress nicely but if you have the extra room i would recommend getting a foam type pad. i didn't like how every time i would change positions the air would shift causing a bouncing sensation disturbing my sleep. though the air pad remained warmer through out the night as opposed a foam pad.

Went out for my first camp trip with the Big Agnes pad. The comfort of this pad makes it the top choice for me as a woman (think hips) and because I like to sleep on my side. I never felt the ground once. In fact, I felt as comfortable as I do in my bed at home. The Primaloft is just icing on the cake, as I believe I was able to get by with a lighter weight bag, but had this insulted barrier between me and the ground when it dipped below freezing. Nice.

My sleeping system includes the sierra designs ultra light year tent. Because of the design of the tent a normal pad would have to be moved up to where you head would be at the short height end of the tent, however the big agnes pad fit perfectly with the shape of the tent. This makes a very comfortable sleep because the tent gives me great head room at under three pounds, and the pad weighs just around a pound and a half. I use both of these in conjunction with my north face beeline sleeping bag. This pad is by far the most comfortable I have used. Pros; Weighs the same as self inflating pads, packs smaller then self inflating pads, is the most comfortable pad under 3 pounds I have ever used, and is cheaper then most other pads. Cons; Must blow up yourself ( usualy takes 2-3 minutes). Dont worry about holes in this pad because I've used it many of times and is tough enough to take most abuse.

I took the Big Agnes Aircore up camping over the weekend, it was very comfy. Best I've ever tried.

I bought this to use on a 9-day backpacking trip around Mt. Rainier. The first night, I noticed it lost a little air. By the end of trip, it was completely useless. Wouldn't hold air for more than an hour or so. I submerged in H20 and realized that a large section of the weld seam was completely blown out. I'm assuming this was a mfg. defect. I spoke with customer service and I'm in the process of getting a replacement. I was told that they were individually tested for 200lb. (my weight).

The comfort factor with the Big Agnes sleep system is top notch, as long as the pad holds air. On a week-long trip in the Capital Reef National Park last spring, the inflation valve in my pad developed a fatal leak on the second night. Nothing I could do in the field could fix the problem. Without air, these pads are worthless. At least with a Thermarest type pad, there is still a small amount of padding. On an extended trip out and away, this could be a real problem.

On a positive note, my pad was replaced within four days after returning it to the company with no problems.

This pad, no mattress, lived up to all expectations. Its lightweight and compact design are ideal for some serious backcountry backpacking where every ounce counts and size does matter. Not being a kid anymore, it was nice to combine these two features with comfort. I was able to sleep in any position and never once felt any discomfort from the rocky terrain where we camped. In fact, it was as comfortable a night sleep as I get at home. Now the kicker, on my last trip the temp dropped into the teens and the insulation performed as advertised—none of the cold that you would expect from a normal air mattress. The only thing that one should consider when buying one of these babies is whether to purchase the mummy or rectangular model. If you tend to move around a lot the rectangular mattress is probably your best bet.

I recently purchased an insulated air core REM sleeping pad and I have to say it is truly the most comfortable night’s sleep I have ever had in the wilderness! I bought the mummy version so I could use it inside my sleeping bag as I had heard from others that they have a tendency to slip off of it in the middle of the night. The fit was a bit snug but letting some of the air out of the mattress relieved that and I was still very comfortable! I am very happy with my Big Agnes! I will most likely never buy another Thermarest unless they start making one very similar!

Solid construction, solid design. Relatively quick to inflate (less than 2 mins) and once inflated is very comfortable [read: thick]. Compacts nicely and weights very little in the sack. Great sleeping pad.

A great product - kept me warm and comfy in a recent rainy backcountry trip through the Maroon Bells where night time temps dipped into the upper 30's. Easy to inflate, very comfy, light and doesn't make that disturbing crinkly noise everytime I move like some other inflatable/self-inflating air pads I've been around. Great product.

Just completed my first trip with the Insulated Air Core REM Mummy Sleeping Pad. Packs very small and light despite the pad material seeming very robust. I slept warm and comfortable every night, more so than the Thermarest I've been using for years. However, it is time consuming to blow up the Air Core pad versus the self-inflating Thermarest. I think it was worth the tradeoff to be so comfortable at night, and have such a small and light sleeping pad in my pack. Next year I'd like to buy a Big Agnes sleeping bag to complete the "system." But even using a regular Kelty bag, I didn't roll off the pad --it's nice and wide at the shoulders and more than big enough for me, (I'm 5'10" @ 165 lbs).

I have used this pad with my Big Agnes Zirkel 20 down bag about 30 times and love the combo. This mat is very durable, packs really small, inflates by mouth in about 2 minutes, is very light and warm. The Primaloft insulation does a great job of keeping the cold ground out an also works great for floating down rivers. I also bought the nylon totally collapsible chair that used the sleeping pad as the padding, that thing is AMAZING. This pad is great weather you have a Big Agnes bag or not and I would highly recommend getting this one or the Dual insulated aircore!!

Amazing product... bottom line... I slept on a rock face and didn't feel the ground at all.... Pair with a Big Agnes bag though... All others the pad will shift... The Big Agnes bags have built in sleeve for these amazing pads!

I'm 55 years old, with a bad back, so I knew that I needed as much padding as possible. This pad is very comfortable once you get just the right amount of air. I used it all the way down into the 30's with no problem. I also used it into the teen's, but added a closed cell pad for extra insulation.

The Big Anges pad is comfortable and even handled my tossing and turning
well. It provided nice insulation and padding during out summer campout.