Big Agnes Insulated Axl Air Wide Regular Sleeping Pad

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Big agnes insulated axl air wide regular sleeping pad.

It s also worth noting that big agnes sells the ultralight insulated axl air which offers a similar design in a trimmed down form. Simply put this is the most comfortable and lightest ultralight three season pad you can put in your pack. Its valve system is easy to inflate and adjust and its slightly wider side baffles. The 20 x 72 rectangular insulated axl specs at just 11 9 oz although mine weighs 12 6 oz or 12 9 oz with the included stuff sack.

Minimalist internal construction maximizes every ounce of the ultralight big agnes insulated axl air sleeping pad for stability and comfort. Simply put this is the most comfortable and lightest ultralight warm weather pad you can put in your pack. The big agnes insulated axl air is one of the lightest inflatable pads on the market and at 3 75 inches thick it s also one of the most comfortable. Designed with gram counters thru hikers and technical gear junkies in mind the insulated axl air combines a high tenacity patent pending nylon rip stop shell with internal minimalist construction that maximizes every ounce s stability and comfort.

See the big agnes insulated q core slx 13. We literally breathed air into sleeping pads when we bucked the self inflating pad trend in 2005 and put 3 25 4 25 of cushy inflation between campers and the hard ground. The light is right mantra has gotten our testers in and out of plenty of trouble over the years and we re suckers for anything that won t weigh us down or take up too much space in our packs. Heat reflective insulation keeps you comfy as temps drop.

However the axl comes up short of our top rated neo air xlite in both warmth and weight. The new big agnes insulated axl air pad is among the lightest sleeping pads ever created 10 6oz mummy version and one of the very few pads that can contend with the industry leading neoair xlite on specs. The axl is thick cushy comfortable packs down very small and is slightly quieter than the xlite. Designed with gram counters thru hikers and technical gear junkies in mind the insulated axl air combines a high tenacity patent pending nylon rip stop shell with internal minimalist construction that maximizes every ounce s stability and comfort.

The big agnes insulated axl air is a very lightweight and comfortable sleeping pad and is best suited for weight conscious backpackers who want quality sleep in the backcountry. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Simply put this is the most comfortable and lightest ultralight three season pad you can put in your pack. Big agnes air pads aren t just a fad they aren t a glorified pool toy either.