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| | | Binoculars & Monoculars | Home » » Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad | | | | | | | Description: | | Big Agnes added Primaloft eco to its inflatable Air Core pad to create the Insulated Air Core Rectangular Pad. By using Primaloft eco synthetic insulation, Big Agnes kept a few plastic bottles out of the landfill. The inflatable design on the Insulated Air Core means you get an ultra-cush 2.5-inch-thick sleeping pad that helps you stay toasty on chilly nights and yet rolls down to fit compactly in your pack. This pad complements any of Big Agnes' cold-weather bags.
Product Features- Material: [Shell] 70D Nylon, internal PU coating; [Insulation] PrimaLoft eco (50% recycled)
- Dimensions: [Small] 66 x 20in ( x 51cm); [Reg] 72 x 20in (183 x 51cm); [Lng] 78 x 20in (198 x 51cm); [Wide-Lng] 78 x 25in (198 x 63.5cm)
- Rolled Size: [Small & Reg] 5 x 9in (12.7 x 22.9cm); [Lng] 5.5 x 9in (14 x 22.9cm); [Wide-Lng] 6 x 10in (15.2 x 25.4cm)
- R Value: 4.1
- Weight: [Small] 22oz (624g); [Reg] 24oz (680g); [Lng] 27oz (765g); [Wide-Long] 36oz (1021g)
- Recommended Use: Chilly weather camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
- Country of Origin: China
| | | Features: | |
• Light and compact three season pad, with 2.5" of comfort
• PrimaLoftTM eco: synthetic insulation made from 50% recycled materials used in all 20" wide pads
• M3 synthetic insulation used in the 25" wide pad
• I-beam construction eliminates welded seams, reduces cold spots and ensures quick
• 20" pads: Durable, lightweight 50D nylon diamond rip-stop top and bottom
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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 Get their sleeping bag too. Best system for big peopleAug 21, 2010
I bought the Large pad along with the Big Agnes Hog Park sleeping bag, as I'm well over 200 lbs. The Hog Park is rated for 20 degrees. I also have the 40 degree Buffalo Park bag for warmer weather. The pack size of between the two is significant. However, the Hog Park compacts to 10 x 19 and the sleeping bag just barely stuffs in the stuff sack...great job at making the sack as small is needed Big Agnes.
The 40 degree Buffalo Park compacts much smaller that the Hog Park sleeping bag...but, it is only a 40 degree bag. So, buy accordingly.
The pad fits absolutely perfect into the sleeping bag slot..perfect. There's even a cutout in the back for the air valve...great system.
Now, to the pad. True, you have to blow it up. No biggie and I am willing to do that to get a couple more inches off the ground, as apposed to the Therma-Rest units, which are 1.5" thick at the most. I'm a side sleeper and 1.5" ain't going to cut it.
I've already tested the Big Agnes pad and I find it's most comfortable to NOT fully inflate it. The best I find is about 80% and this makes for a softer feel. I also believe this will preserve the mattress's longevity, as it's not being strained by being fully inflated with a person on top. Just my opinion.
I'm a big guy and the Big Agnes pad and sleeping bag system is the way to go. I am VERY happy with the room to move around and the comfort of the pad being sufficiently high enough off of the ground to isolate me from ground bumps and whatnot.
The pad also packs very small and it's very light, comparable to the competition...
It's a winner
Don't go camping without it!May 06, 2010
Love this product, stays inflated, and very comfortable. I forgot I was sleeping on the ground. Who knew camping could be so cozy!
Terrific!Mar 30, 2010
I use this pad with a Big Agnes Fish Hawk bag. Big Agnes designs their pads to slip into a sleeve on the underside of their bags. This allows for lighter bags and also prevents slipping off the pad itself. Blowing up the pad can get old after several days as others have mentioned. But the comfort is well worth the effort! I can't imagine using anything else anymore. The valve is of an odd design, but I have not had any trouble with leaks or poor threading. I am 6'2" and use the long version of both the bag and pad. This means it takes a few extra breaths to inflate the thing but again, no regrets. I was initially concerned that the repeated folding of the material in addition to tight packing of my pack might cause a leak but I have had no problems thus far. The thing seems pretty tough. Some friends and I even used one as a makeshift sled to play in the snow (I know, I know...). Can't say it's bomb-proof yet, but no problems with the pad even after blatant abuse.
NiceMar 25, 2010
This is a very good air mattress. Very light.I bought it to take on the plane so weight was a big concern.I have used it for 18 nights,very comfortable.A great product,easy to blow up and built to last.
5 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Air Matress ReviewApr 14, 2009
OK, an insulated air matress is a must for cold weather camping. This thing will let you sleep in weather about ten degress colder than what your bag is rated for.
You have to blow this matress up manually, which can get old if you're using for more than a week continuously. I've put mine through about three months of use and it has gotten to the point where I have to blow it up three times a night. It worked fine for the first couple weeks of use, but somewhere it developed a slow leak. This problem affected the matress I previously owned as well.
Another problem is that the surface of the matress doesn't grab you. You tend to slide over it if it's not on a level surface. However, the matress is easy to clean.
The next matress I buy will be a auto-inflateable one that doesn't slow leak, if I can find such a thing. Considering how expensive this matress is, it really shouldn't be this way.
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