That;s right, packs so small and is so light that I could hall this one and another foam pad up the big dog. Super comfy and actually warm as well. It may give you a bit of a workout blowing it up... but hey we all need more lung power so chalk it up to training!

wow this pad is anything but big! it compacts so tiny its easy lose. The pad blows up and actually is insulated to keep that chilly ground at bay. took me less than 10 minutes to blow up. No big deal. the sleep was well worth it.

I sleep so much better on this puppy than on a 1.5" pad. It's simply a very comfortable sleep. The reason for 4 starts is that I've had to return mine for a leak - well, it leaked and I repaired it, and then after a season of using the patch another leak happened. The material is a bit thin and I worry a tad about it using it for long treks in cold weather.

24 ozs and 3 inches thick was what first caught my eye. Yes, this pad is about as comfortable as you can get in the backcountry. Not hard to blow up, and great to use with my BA Lost Ranger bag. Make sure you blow it up quite firm otherwise your body heat will leech into the ground. These are rated only to about 35 F, and that may be a stretch. Wasn't able to sleep due to cold on a 38 F morning. Still like to use it though and will bring along a light closed cell pad next time I'm expecting temps that low.

I love this pad. the best one out there. the only down side is you have to spend 3 min blowing it up but for me you look at 3 min vs. 8 hours of good sleep. it comes with a patch to repair but I have had no problems. gear getting lighter and lighter is a great thing but it also comes with added resposibility to be more carfull. Know what you are buying.

Let me preface this by saying that I sleep terribly while camping. We're talking about 3hrs on an average night. This pad actually reduces pressure points enough that I can get about double my average hours of sleep on a given night.

It's light, it's compact, it's good.

It is pretty thick so it takes quite a bit to blow up - not bad but my cheeks hurt by the time I am done. Packs smaller and is liter then the Thermarest and packs in the bag with my Big Agnes bags which is AWESOME!! Overall, very comfy but the temperature ratings are a bit off unless you are wearing some serious layers as well to compensate. This is a 3 season MINUS pad - don't let the "insulated" tag fool you, it is however better then a pure air pad.

The Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad is super compact and warm - great for trips when you can afford a bit of extra weight. It does take a while to inflate and it does have that "pool toy" feel to it, but if you're going to do fully inflatable versus a thermarest style pad, I think this is a great option.

I like this sleeping pad OK. It is very comfertable, and pretty warm. I think it is harder to inflate than other pads I have owned. And is on the heavy side, but to be fare all insulated air pads are heavy. I have found it to be built well and have never had it fail me yet, and it has been used alot over the past two years. I prefered the POE Ether Thermo 6 pad until it sprung a leak, but this pad will do the job and has held up better over time.

This is the most comfortable sleeping pad I have ever used. I have used this pad on a number of short trips as well as a 14 day climbing trip in Utah. For a side sleeper like me, it is great to have your hip suspended in air rather than grinding on the ground. This is one piece of gear I do not leave at home.

I have not found a better, more comfortable system using the Big Agnes Ripple Creek with this pad. I bought the wide/long version of this bag because I wanted more room. This pad keeps you insulated and off the ground. The pad conforms well to your body so it does not seem like you are sleeping on an inflatable raft. I will never go back to foam.

I have a Therma-rest Trail Comfort, and this pad. I prefer this pad for 90% of my trips. It packs down smaller than football, and is a warm pad on cold ground or snow. It does take a bit to inflate compared to self-inflating mattress, but not too bad. The wieght savings with this compact pad is worth it. I havent had any leak issues with mine, yet, as noted in other reviews. Hopefully I wont. Just a note, put dabs of clear silicone on the bottom of the outermost panels on the pad to prevent it from "swimming" around in your tent. Very recommended.

The best, most comfortable pad out there...by far. Fairly light and packs small. Only used in temps down in the low 40's to upper 30's so can't speak of it in truly cold weather....but never once was I cold while using.

I often pack with a light foldable foam pack chair, so I will use that as others suggested when it gets real cold.

However, comfort with this puppy is king. You can sleep on your side, stomach, back and never feel the ground. I move around a lot when I sleep, and until I got this pad, was never comfortable through the night.

I thought about giving 4 stars because this thing a little bit of a pain in the butt to roll up and fit in the provided stuff sack, it is so comfortable, however I could not bring myself to give it any less than 5!

Love this pad. My friends call it the "Pool Toy" -- it's so big and comfortable -- but they're just jealous. I've used this for long expeditions and never had any problems -- just the best backcountry sleep ever.

The best part about this pad is its pack size and weight. When wrapped up in its stuff sack, the pad is hardly bigger than a Nalgene bottle. The pad inflates easily and gives you excellent support. This is a backpacker's dream pad. Very good.

I ordered two Wide/Long pads for my mom and dad and they love them. My parents are in early 50s and a getting into camping again. They needed a sleeping pad that was very comfortable, yet compact enough to fit in their BMW motorcycle compartments. I have a Thermarest Pro Light 3 pad and let them try it, but it was just too small and uncomfortable for them. I personally like my little orange pad, but after laying on one of these babies I know I will have to buy one for myself in the future! These pads took longer to inflate than expected (5 minutes each), but it is worth the effort for a such a comfortable sleep. Durability isn't an issue and both Backcountry.com and Big Agnes stand behind their products. The two wide/long pads fit perfectly in the MSR Elbow Room 3 Tent and make it possible to camp in luxury without adding extra bulk or weight. Highly recommend this product! Backcountry.com is the greatest!

Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping pads keep you cozy to the core! These are the most comfortable sleeping pads that I have tried! There amazing. They are compact and light! They keep you insulated from the ground and liberated from rocks, pebbles and sticks. I use mine quite frequently in the desert, and it has never failed me. I have used it up in the mountains in below freezing temperatures and it has kept me warm along with my Mountain Hardware Phantom sleeping bag. My only dissatisfaction is after a full days hike; though not time consuming, if feels like a chore to inflate the pad. The inflation process really isnt bad, moreover the benefits of these pads far outweighs any cons.

I've been very happy with this pad, used it in warm (65 at night) and cold (25 at night) and always been comfortable. A big adavantage is that I can deflate it a little after lying down on it and it can smooth out bumps and even some slant to the ground you're lying on. I'm fairly sensitive to sleeping on a slant and this pad has helped a lot. I'd absolutely recommend it.

Positve experience so far. Have had the Big Agnes since June and have slept on it while backpacking, for 9 days at my brother's house and then for a 2 week trip where I was couchsurfing, and usually used the Agnes on the floor. I'm sold on it for it's comfort. This will sound over-promotional, but I've been using floor mats my whole camping life and never slept as well until Agnes. I'm 6-3 and the long is perfect. The wide might have been nice, but the regular has been working fine. My only concern is that one day it will puncture, but that hasn't happened yet.

I have had this pad for over 4 years now. I have used it in subzero temps in the snow, desert during canyoneering trips, mountain backpacking trips and general camping. It has never lost any air nor does it show any real wear anyplace. But, I always sleep with some type of ground cloth--it only adds a few ounces and keeps the pad and sleeping bag off the pokey things that cause holes.

The pad is a bit slippery, but not bad. My bag is an REI Downtime 0 degree and as long as I'm not on an incline, I don't slide off the pad. I will be picking up one or two more of these pads for my wife and oldest son.

I agree that this pad is super comfortable and warm, especially for the ridiculously low weight. I have never slept more comfortably (used to use a ThermaRest Prolite 4, about the same weight as the Insulated Air Core REM).

Caveat Emptor, however: one night I slept on rough ground and punctured the bag on top of a root that did not puncture the tent floor itself. I was a bit surprised how easy it was to puncture, I think significantly easier than it would have been to puncture a ThermaRest. That said, the included patch kit worked like a charm and I have not had a problem with punctures or leaks since.

I am currently ordering another (full-length, full-rectangular) Big Agnes pad for myself, so the puncture resistance was not a deal-breaker for me... this is still my favorite pad.

I try to keep my pack lightweight, but this is the best mat i have ever used. i bought one for myself, it was so great that my wife made me buy one for her. i recently tried the clearview, but it was just not as comfy. A+ mat!

Used this pad for the first time a few weeks ago. Easy to blow up (though not self-inflating), and MUCH more comfortable than my standard thermarest. Also packs much smaller, and seems pretty durable. A great upgrade for thermarest users.

This sleeping pad gave me the best night's rest I have ever had in the backcountry so far. The few extra breaths needed to fill up the pad are worth the extra inches of comfort. I used this in 20 degree temperatures and didn't notice any problems keeping the pad inflated.

I have used this pad for 3 years and it is the most durable comfortable pad ever! Packs small, sleeps HUGE! Best piece of gear I had with me on the PCT last year. This summer, Greenland!

August 2, 2008

Worked well in Alaska this summer. Probably need to be careful around rocks or sharp objects. Did not slide off even once. Did the job with no hassle and more comfort than a solid pad.

This is my first time using an inflatable mattress. Used it backpacking in the Sespe Wilderness (California) with temps around 50 degrees. The pad is plush with 2 inches thick compared to Thermarest's 1.5 inches. Very lightweight and packs small. Comes with a stuff sack which is a plus. A big difference with other inflatable pads is that you have to blow it up yourself. It is not self inflating. This should take you around 3 minutes.

I'm 6'3" 225 and a side sleeper. I got the long wide version and it's extremely comfortable.
As you would expect, it takes up room in a backcountry lightweight tent and weighs more but makes for a great nights sleep. I bought the insulated version so the material itself was comfortable sleeping directly on when using a quilt. I would say it feels much better than the lighter pool toy feeling rubber. Expect to blow more with the wide long and you don't have very good choices regarding Big Agnes sleeved sleeping bags. Bottom line, I love it.

I used it in Desolation Wilderness and Yosemite and it gets the job done on cold ground. It's a little too narrow for my taste, I would have liked an extra section, but that's just me being picky. Great pad.

I bought the air core pad this spring mostly because I had picked up a BA Encampment and knew I wanted a pad that integrated into the pad sleeve of the sleeping bag. I took it on a 3 day backpacking trip up the Escalante in Utah in May. In the previous January I was in an accident in which I separated my pelvis in multiple places, and snapped my humerus in my arm like a twig. Needless to say, I was nervous about being in pain all night. This pad is so comfortable I slept almost as well as I had been sleeping at home on my own bed! Great sleep pad. I am a little taller, 6'2", and used the regular sized sleeping bag and pad. They were just a little short for me, So I just bought the same pad and sleeping bag in long, I am so confident in the system. Thanks Backcountry, BA!

Just took it on a two day hike where it got into the 30s overnight and never got cold. I was afraid there would be a problem with my bag sliding around but it stayed right where I wanted it. I also sleep on my side a good bit and had plenty of space and was totally comfortable even with the pile of roots under me tent. Get one!

Just back from a 7 night trip to the BWCA. I missed sleeping with my wife, but at least I had Big Agnes. Easy to pack and not hard to blow up and deflate. Little weight and little space when packed. I don't know why I didn't get one sooner. Thank you Back Country for having this pad available with such quick and free shipping. Chad

I recently used the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad on a 6 day backpacking trip, where the night time temperatures were around 15 degrees. I was never cold at night, so this pad must have been doing it's job! On top of that, it is just over a pound (I have the small) and packs up to about the size of a nalgene. It takes awhile to blow up, but it is worth it - this pad is awesome!

takes up so little room in pack. I was able to take my other pad for my dog. very comfortable and warm. not too bad on the blow-up...kind of a pain to get back into the tiny stuff sack. highly recommend.

The Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad is the most comfortable sleeping pad I have ever used! It might take a couple extra breaths to inflate; however, it is well worth the effort. Blow it up, toss it down and snooze - this sleeping pad is amazing. It's comfortable, insulating and reasonably compact-able (I have the long/wide). If you are someone who never really gets a comfortable sleep on a sleeping pad, check out Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad - it is going to make you very happy.

This is one comfy ground pad. A big enough size that the average bear doesn't have to worry about falling off but small and compact enough that it fits into the smallest of packed spaces. Make sure you're sitting down when you inflate this bad boy 'cause it takes a while but is well worth it.

If you have a Therm-a-Rest Pro-lite 4, you might be interested to know that this pad packs down smaller weighs the same amount or less, and gives you 1 inch more padding/insulation. I don't use this pad with a Big Agnes bag, so that might help, but I have never been cold with this pad, and I have used it on top of snow in the winter, and in high alpine conditions in the summer. For the weight, thickness, and insulation, this is a great pad.

I combine this with my Big Agnes lost ranger which is a perfect setup for people who sleep on their side or toss and turn at night. The Big Agnes sleeping bags keep the pad beneath you. This pad compacts very well and is lightweight.

I absolutely loved sleeping on the Big Agnes Insulated AIr Core pad. It helped keep me warm on a 20 degree F night and made me sleep like a baby. Very plush, lightweight, compact.

Pretty comfy for camping above 55 degrees. But the name is misleading. Insulated should not be in the name, as this pad really does remind one of a pool toy. With nothing but air under you, you will lose a lot of heat through convection. I love my BA bag, with the pad sleeve and pillow pocket. But I have to return this pad and get something that will keep me warm all around the world.

I do not like sleeping on the hard ground. This pad was great. I put it on top of a Thermarest and the two combined made me think I was at home on my sleep number bed. Definitely recommend.