Big Agnes Insulated Q Core Sleeping Pad Review

Tired of miserable sleepless nights in the backcountry.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Big agnes claims that its insulated q core is the most comfortable pad on the planet. It isn t our favorite but it is much more comfortable than many self inflating pads. 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.

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. Well i can t answer that but i can tell you that it is the most comfortable pad i have ever slept on. Yes our pads provide bed like comfort from rocks and dirt but more importantly they insulate you from the ground up. 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.

Take the comfort of your bed outdoors with the big agnes insulated q core sl. Since our testing period last fall with the q core slx insulated pad big agnes gave it some updates. A sleeping pad is a necessary part of your sleep system. 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.

All big agnes pads feature a proven r value. 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.