Gear Review
Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad
Didn't even know this was possible!
By nyr3041543
Ranked #744 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
September 30, 2009
So I would like to preface this review with 2 things. The first being that before getting the Big Agnes REM Air Core I was always used old fashioned foam sleeping pads, which though lightweight, would need to be attached to the outside of my pack. Secondly, w e live in Florida and have only tested these in Florida and on summer excursions. I am told they will not suffice for winter but I will see. OK, so these pads are AMAZING. They pack down to the size of a Nalgene bottle (a 1L bottle) and they are more comfortable than anything I have ever slept on. They barely weigh anything and I do not notice it in my pack. It takes about 1-2 minutes to blow it up and it keeps its air all night. I have yet to wake up on the ground. They are a bit slippery and if you are camped on an incline you may find yourself at the foot of the tent in the morning. All in all I am blown away by the quality and convenience of this item. At $50 we bought 2 immediately and we never hit the backcountry without them!
View Details: Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (70D )
- Dimensions:
- [short ] 20 x 48 x 2.5 in; [petite ] 20 x 66 x 2.5 in; [regular ] 20 x 72 x 2.5 in; [long ] 20 x 78 x 2.5 in
- Rolled Size:
- 4 x 7.5 in
- Rating:
- 35 deg
- Shape:
- rectangular
- Pump:
- no
- Self-Inflating:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Weight:
- [short] 16 oz; [petite] 19 oz; [regular] 22 oz; [long] 25 oz
- Recommended Use:
- any activity which requires a sleeping bag...and some that don't
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lfietime
Change me.