Big Agnes Air Core Pad

Big Agnes Air Core Pad

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 6 Trailspace users

Description

The Air Core Pad is an air-filled sleeping pad made by Big Agnes. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Big Agnes Air Core Rectangular Sleeping Pad (Spring 2008) The Air Core Rectangular Sleeping Pad by Big Agnes is an non self-inflating light and compact, warm weather sleeping pad. Specifications: Dimensions: 20in. x 48in. x 2.5in.; 20in. x 72in. x 2.5in.; 20in. x 78in. x 2.5in. Weight: 16 oz; 22 oz; 25 oz Temperature Rating: 35 degrees F R Value: 1 Features: Light and compact summer pad, with 2.5in. of comfort I-beam construction eliminates welded seams to reduce cold spots and ensures quick inflation/deflation, consistent air flow and stability Non-breakable brass valve with plastic coated EZ-Flate mouthpiece Durable 70D nylon top and bottom Internal polyurethane coating Add a closed cell foam pad in colder temperatures for extra insulation Store unrolled with valve open Stuff sack and repair kit included Each pad individually inflated and tested"

From Backcountry.com:
"Big Agnes REM Air Core Mummy Sleeping Pad is the lightest and most comfortable inflatable pad on the planet. The Big Agnes REM Air Core Mummy is made of a durable 70 denier nylon fabric. They developed an I-beam construction to provide longitudinal rigidity and to give shape to the pad. The I-beam construction allows air to flow freely in and out, and reduces inflation time to a quick two minutes. The Air Core Mummy pads stuff to the size of a Nalgene water bottle and weighs a mere 19-24 ounces, (depending on size) yet provides a whopping 2.5 thick backcountry bed. When used with any Big Agnes sleeping bag, the Air Core pad can be left in the pad sleeve, deflated and stuffed with the bag right into its stuff sack. How's that for ingenuity? ALL REM SLEEP PADS COME WITH A STUFF SACK, REPAIR KIT, AND A 100% GUARANTEE."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Big Agnes sleeping pads are designed to provide years of comfortable nights in the backcountry. The Air Core Mummy air chamber sleeping pad has gained a huge following due to its light weight and small packed size. Performance features include durable 70D hexagonal rip-stop nylon top and 70D nylon bottom, internal polyurethane coating, non-breakable brass valve with plastic coated EZ-Flate mouthpiece, and I-beam construction that eliminates welded seams to reduce cold spots and ensures quick inflation/deflation. This pad is rated to 35 degrees comfort."

From REI:
"REI Members: Save 20% on One Full-Priced Item. Ends 3/30/08 Code: MEMDEAL REM (Rest Easy Mama) Air Core Pad is the lightest and most comfortable inflatable mattress ever! Made from durable nylon fabric with I-beam construction to provide longitudinal rigidity and maintain shape. I-beam construction allows air to flow freely; can be inflated in two minutes. Pad is waterproof and has a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating to shed moisture and stains. Brass valve seals tight due to its fine threading, making it completely air tight and impossible to break. Very lightweight and compact--stuffs into the size of a Nalgene bottle. Provides a super-comfortable, whopping 2.5" thick backcountry bed for warm-weather trips. When used with any Big Agnes sleeping bag, Air Core can be left in the pad sleeve, deflated and packed with the bag into the bag's stuff sack. Comfort rating to 35 . Come with a stuff sack and a repair kit."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Air Core Pad
Reviewed by brente90, Sep 29, 2006

"This thing is awesome! It takes a minute or two to blow it up when you get to camp, but it is well worth it. I bought one for my wife, because she wanted to have a thick pad to use for backpacking when she got pregnant. She likes it so much that sometimes she blows it up and lays on it in our livingroom and takes a nap."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Air Core Pad
Reviewed by Simon, Jun 08, 2006

"I bought the Big Agnes after I got sick of waking up on the ground when, after 10 years of use, my Therm-a-rest finally bit the dust. On the FIRST NIGHT camping, where I'd used the Therm-a-rest before, I was back on the ground! I'd camped on prickly things! They say "sturdy 70 denier" -- but it sure wasn't half as sturdy as my old Therm-a-rest."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Air Core Pad
Reviewed by Bill, Jan 23, 2006

"I've spent about 20 nights on my BA so far (including 8 straight nights on the AT). I much prefer it to the Therm-A-Rest pads. It's lighter (a big plus) and easy to inflate and deflate. In cold weather (30 degrees +) I found it had enough insulating value. Great bargain for lightweight gear."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Air Core Pad
Reviewed by Nathan Henderson, Sep 19, 2005

"I bought the mummy bag shaped Air Core Pad for a trip. If there is a "perfect setting" I never found it. It was agony to sleep on this thing. Big Agnes is lucky it has been a few days since I slept on it, as I was really cussing them on my backpack trip."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Air Core Pad (mummy)
Reviewed by Paul, Mar 20, 2005

"Great pad!

I got this for Christmas, and since then have gone for two winter backpacking trips. The pad has worked wonders for my sleeping comfort. Yeah, it takes a few minuts to blow up at night and deflate in the morning, but a night of actualy getting sleep is more than worth the time."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Air Core Pad
Reviewed by Hikinggearguru, Feb 06, 2005

"I have spent many nights on the trail on four different sleep mats. I was on an ultralight kick for a while and used a Thermarest ultralight for about four years. I finally got tired of not sleeping and bought an Air Core. I slept like I was at home."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Air Core Pad at 7 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Air Core Rectangular Sleeping Pad (Spring 2008)$44.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Air Core REM Sleeping Pad$44.95Buy Now
Air Core REM Sleeping Pad - Mummy$49.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Air Core Sleeping Pad$44.95Buy Now
Air Core Mummy Sleeping Pad$49.95Buy Now

REI
3 purchase options:
Air Core Pad - 3/4-Length$44.95Buy Now
REM Air Core Pad - Regular$49.95Buy Now
REM Air Core Pad - Long$54.95Buy Now

EMS
2 purchase options:
Air Core Sleeping Pad, Regular$49.95Buy Now
Air Core Sleeping Pad$69.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
REM Air Core Sleeping Pads$44.90Buy Now

UpsideOver
Air Core Pad (20" x 48" x 2.5" Rectangular)$44.95Buy Now

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