Gear Review
Big Agnes Diversion Insulated Air Core Pad
Side-Sleepers' Dream
By LeeH
Ranked #341 - Midweight Sleep Pads
February 22, 2009
OK, so maybe I am getting old. Now that my boys are old enough for hiking and not just car-camping, we have started going on overnight trips. My old therma-rest was the weak link in my backcountry experience. I cannot fall asleep on my back, and so sleep on my side all night. Inevitably I wake up every hour or so with an aching hip. No longer. The BA pad is a lot thicker with more cushion between my bony hip and the hard ground. Of course you don't blow it up to 2.5" unless you want to sleep on a piece of lumber. For my taste, a little less than 2" is about right, which is about twice as much as the old therma-rest.
View Details: Big Agnes Diversion Insulated Air Core Pad
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 100% Recycled polyester ripstop, internal PU coating; [Insulation] Climashield HL Green (100% recycled synthetic)
- Dimensions:
- [Petite] 20 x 66 x 2.5in (50.8 x 168 x 6.4cm); [Reg] 20 x 72 x 2.5in (50.8 x 183 x 6.4cm); [Lng] 20 x 78 x 2.5 (50.8 x 198.1 x 6.4cm)
- Rolled Size:
- [Petite] 5 x 9.5in (12.7 x 24.1cm); [Reg] 5.5 x 9.5in (14 x 24.1cm); [Lng] 6 x 10in (15.2 x 25.4cm)
- Weight:
- [Petite] 24oz (680g); [Reg] 26oz (737g); [Lng] 28oz (794g)
- Recommended Use:
- Cool-weather & alpine camping & backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.