Big Agnes Insulated Axl Air Wide Regular Sleeping Pad

Minimalist internal construction maximizes every ounce of the ultralight big agnes insulated axl air sleeping pad for stability and comfort.

Big agnes insulated axl air wide regular sleeping pad.

The light is right mantra has gotten our testers in and out of plenty of trouble over the years and we re suckers for anything that won t weigh us down or take up too much space in our packs. Big agnes air pads aren t just a fad they aren t a glorified pool toy either. Designed with gram counters thru hikers and technical gear junkies in mind the insulated axl air combines a high tenacity patent pending nylon rip stop shell with internal minimalist construction that maximizes every ounce s stability and comfort. Simply put this is the most comfortable and lightest ultralight warm weather pad you can put in your pack.

The new big agnes insulated axl air pad is among the lightest sleeping pads ever created 10 6oz mummy version and one of the very few pads that can contend with the industry leading neoair xlite on specs. 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. Its valve system is easy to inflate and adjust and its slightly wider side baffles. It s also worth noting that big agnes sells the ultralight insulated axl air which offers a similar design in a trimmed down form.

See the big agnes insulated q core slx 13. The lightest most packable ultralight three season pad for reliable performance. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. The 20 x 72 rectangular insulated axl specs at just 11 9 oz although mine weighs 12 6 oz or 12 9 oz with the included stuff sack.

The big agnes insulated axl air is one of the lightest inflatable pads on the market and at 3 75 inches thick it s also one of the most comfortable. Simply put this is the most comfortable and lightest ultralight three season pad you can put in your pack. The axl is thick cushy comfortable packs down very small and is slightly quieter than the xlite. However the axl comes up short of our top rated neo air xlite in both warmth and weight.

The big agnes insulated axl air is a very lightweight and comfortable sleeping pad and is best suited for weight conscious backpackers who want quality sleep in the backcountry. Designed with gram counters thru hikers and technical gear junkies in mind the insulated axl air combines a high tenacity patent pending nylon rip stop shell with internal minimalist construction that maximizes every ounce s stability and comfort. Heat reflective insulation keeps you comfy as temps drop. Completely redesigned from the inside out and r value rated by a third party the insulated axl air pad combines a high tenacity proprietary nylon rip stop shell with minimalist internal construction to maximize every ounce for stability and comfort.