Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra Sleeping Pad Review

The air core ultra has been redesigned to offer unparalleled comfort and lightweight packability.

Big agnes insulated air core ultra sleeping pad review.

Since our testing period last fall with the q core slx insulated pad big agnes gave it some updates. Great price and packed size for a thick pad. The air core s 3 25 inches of plush comfort alleviates the common pains of sleeping on irregular surfaces no more did unruly rocks and roots affect a good night sleep. Big agnes air core ultra 60 category.

A smooth sleeping surface larger outside tubes high volume valve for faster inflation and quick deflation durable rip stop nylon top and bottom insulated top and bottom and still lighter and more packable than the original ac pads. Designed with a smooth and stable sleeping surface the big agnes insulated air core ultra sleeping pad features larger outside tubes to cradle you on top. Gear review of the big agnes air core insulated sleeping pad for backpacking duration. Big agnes air pads aren t just a fad they aren t a glorified pool toy either.

The air core series pads made a mark on the sleeping pad market when big agnes introduced them. See the klymit insulated static v lite 19. Like the air core ultra the insulated air core ultra has been redesigned to offer unparalleled comfort at an incredible price. 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 self inflating pads of the day were thin and never very comfortable unless you sprung for models that were bulky and heavy. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. 1 4 what we like. A smooth sleeping surface larger outside tubes high volume valve for faster inflation and quick deflation durable rip stop nylon top and bottom insulated top and bottom and still lighter and m.

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.