Gear Review
Big Agnes Air Core Sleeping Pad
Comfortable & Compact!
By johndebc
Ranked #723 - Lightweight Sleep Pads
July 28, 2008
The Big Agnes Air Core pad is GREAT for backpacking. It packs small, is lightweight, and is more comfortable than any self-inflating pad because it is 2-3 times thicker! The self-inflators also take up WAY more space when packed! At 20" it is a little narrow (one arm tends to go off the side when lying on my back) but I usually sleep on my side, and it's great for that. Easy to adjust firmness. It does take a little blowing to inflate, but it's worth it for the comfort. I use mine with a Slumberjack Ultimate +20degree bag, and it "squeaks" a little when you move around against the pad. But this is a very minor problem overall. This pad is rated for 35 degrees. For those who complain about it not being warm enough in cold weather, Big Agnes has an insulated pad for about $20 more rated at 15 degrees (also sold by BackCountry.com).
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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
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