Big Agnes Air Core Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

Big agnes q core slx sleeping pad review the big agnes q core slx is a super cushy sleeping pad that differentiates itself from other pads with its large side rails that help keep users centered and 4 25 inches of supportive thickness.

Big agnes air core insulated sleeping pad review.

Because it isn t insulated we don t recommend this pad if you expect to encounter snow or cold weather. I was able to sleep with a t shirt and boxers without any problems whatsoever. The big agnes pad also takes four or five times as long to deflate since the air must exit the pad through the same tiny mouth piece. The pad i initially bought was the big agnes insulated air core.

When i got into backpacking i thought it would be worthwhile to get a thick inflatable pad that would be puncture resistant and very comfortable. I paired the pad with the big agnes encampment 15 sleeping bag. Gear reviews there are sleeping pads that weigh everywhere from a few ounces to a few pounds. The big agnes air core scored poorly in our review but may be a good budget option if you can t afford a more luxurious sleeping pad.

The only reason i give this a four star rating because i also tried the q core slx and found that pad to be slightly more comfortable. At 3 5 thick you won t be worried about the ground beneath you and because the pad is insulated it will help keep you warm in 30 degree temperatures. This exped mat has a larger diameter deflation valve that makes fast work of packing up the pad.