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 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. A sleeping pad is a necessary part of your sleep system. 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. 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.

Give the four season big agnes insulated q core a try. 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. 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.

It s a rating that shows the insulating properties of a sleeping pad. Since our testing period last fall with the q core slx insulated pad big agnes gave it some updates. Because it isn t insulated we don t recommend this pad if you expect to encounter snow or cold weather. 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.

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. Yes our pads provide bed like comfort from rocks and dirt but more importantly they insulate you from the ground up. 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. All big agnes pads feature a proven r value.

Well i can t answer that but i can tell you that it is the most comfortable pad i have ever slept on. It isn t our favorite but it is much more comfortable than many self inflating pads.