Tents | Footwear | Backpacks | Outerwear | more »    Browse Brands | Write a Review

User Review: Big Agnes Air Core Pad

Big Agnes Air Core Pad
Above: The current Air Core Pad, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 10, 2009 by NoleAnimal

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $45

This pad is extremely comfortable to sleep on and I am one who is not fond of being uncomfortable when I sleep. Just like another reviewer said... once you lie down on it, you can adjust the pad (the valve is right by your head) to the firmness you like. You can sleep or your side and not have your hips or shoulders touch the ground.

I also just bought a Big Agnes Savery SL sleeping bag and the initial returns are outstanding. The bag has a sleeve on the back that holds the pad perfectly.

The only two complaints I have seen anyone have that make any sense to me are 1) If you plan on camping in colder weather (30 F or below) you need to buy the insulated version of the pad and 2) you cannot sit upright while in your sleeping bag with the pad in the sleeve and inflated. I suppose that is a big deal to some but in my opinion, it is a small price to pay for such comfort in the backcountry.

I will also comment that it takes some blowing up. I does inflate minorly by itself but you will have to help it along. Again, it feels like a small trade-off for such sleeping comfort.

Save & Share

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Air Core Pad at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Air Core Sleeping Pad - Mummy$39.96Buy Now
Air Core Sleeping Pad$44.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:		Air Core Pad$38.21Buy Now
Air Core Mummy Pad$42.46Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:		Air Core Mummy Sleeping Pad$38.99Buy Now
Air Core Sleeping Pad$44.79Buy Now

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

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

EMS
2 purchase options:		Air Core Sleeping Pad, Regular$49.95Buy Now
Air Core Sleeping Pad, Long$54.95Buy Now

Similar Sleeping Pads

Compare
See how the Big Agnes Air Core Pad stacks up against the competition: read more sleeping pad reviews or more about Big Agnes.

Contribute
Have you used a Big Agnes Air Core Pad or a similar product? Write a gear review.

Discuss
Still have questions? Answers? Opinions? Join the converstation in the Trailspace Forums.