Big Agnes Insulated Q Core Sleeping Pad Inflatable Long

This pad utilizes minimalist i beam construction to reduce weight and provide consistent stability built in advanced heat reflective technology and an ultra comfortable and super quiet quilted two way stretch top that provides a cushioned pillow soft sleeping surface.

Big agnes insulated q core sleeping pad inflatable long.

Last year we tested this same sleeping pad and managed to pop one of the baffles loose inside the pad. For sleeping on frozen ground increase thermal insulation by adding the big agnes 3rd degree foam pad not included includes protective storage sack replacement valve seal 3m repair patches and a pad inflation sack made from upcycled excess pad material color varies based on material. And weighing only 17 oz. The pad rolls up small and packs in a tight case which unlike a self inflating pad is very easy to stow in a touring kayak.

Stuff sack and repair kit included. When it comes to superlight three season comfort this pad stands alone. Larger outside air chambers keep you cradled in the middle of the pad. Ultralight rugged 20x78 durable superlight nylon rip stop fabric improves tear strength and durability by 25 while aviation grade tpu lamination adds extra durability.

It has a new and i hope improved inflation valve. The cover appears to be made of tougher material. It was still usable but lost some of the overall comfort. Big agnes air pads aren t just a fad they aren t a glorified pool toy either.

Despite its strength the q core slx is remarkably lightweight and packable with the long size rolling down to 4 x 8 in. Each big agnes pad is individually inflated and tested. 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. This big agnes insulated q core sleeping pad blends supportive construction and synthetic insulation for an incredibly comfortable sleeping surface on the cold hard ground.

The q core slx ups the ante on quilted comfort in the backcountry with offset i beams that create incredible multi directional support and stability. The q core slx ups the ante on quilted comfort in the backcountry. On a scale of 1 0 9 5 the insulated q core pad has an estimated r value of 5. This new pad the big agnes q core inflatable sleeping pad appears to have improved substantially over the pad i had.

Save your breath for the miles ahead and use the included upcycled pad inflation sack to inflate. The new q core deluxe has become the most comfortable sleeping pad on the planet.