Big Agnes Insulated Q Core Sleeping Pad Review

Take the comfort of your bed outdoors with the big agnes insulated q core sl.

Big agnes insulated q core sleeping pad review.

The new pad is lime green in color and features primaloft silver insulation with a heat reflective barrier to trap and reflect body heat and it boasts an r value of 3 2. The slx is one of the thickest backpacking pads on the market which means it s really comfortable but also that there s a lot of space to fill with your lungs. The big agnes q core slx insulated pad is an extremely light and comfortable pad to sleep on in any condition. Most comfortable it s hyatt level comfort for only a pound says one tester who calls the ounce shaving mummy shape and 3 5 inches of cushion the ideal balance of efficiency and comfort.

The q core inflate deflate valve is very small diameter and the idea of blowing spit and breath humidity into the big agnes through the tiny mouth piece mat is distasteful. 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. 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. Because it isn t insulated we don t recommend this pad if you expect to encounter snow or cold weather.

A sleeping pad is a necessary part of your sleep system. It isn t our favorite but it is much more comfortable than many self inflating pads. The integrated air pump will fill this pad in aboutone quarter of the time needed to blow up the q core pad with lung power. Since our testing period last fall with the q core slx insulated pad big agnes gave it some updates.

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. Tired of miserable sleepless nights in the backcountry. Give the four season big agnes insulated q core a try. All big agnes pads feature a proven r value.

The big agnes insulated q core sleeping pad blends supportive alternating i beam construction and synthetic insulation for an incredibly comfortable sleeping surface on the cold hard ground. Yes our pads provide bed like comfort from rocks and dirt but more importantly they insulate you from the ground up.