Big Agnes Air Core Insulated Sleeping Pad Review

This exped mat has a larger diameter deflation valve that makes fast work of packing up the pad.

Big agnes air core insulated sleeping pad review.

It is a nice bonus that this exped synmat 9 pad was 45 less expensive than the same size of big agnes q core. It isn t our favorite but it is much more comfortable than many self inflating pads. 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. 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. Gear reviews there are sleeping pads that weigh everywhere from a few ounces to a few pounds. Because it isn t insulated we don t recommend this pad if you expect to encounter snow or cold weather. 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.

I paired the pad with the big agnes encampment 15 sleeping bag. 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 pad i initially bought was the big agnes insulated air core.