Big Agnes Insulated Q Core Sleeping Pad Inflatable Long

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.

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. The big agnes q core slx is a lightweight three season sleeping pad that performed excellently throughout our testing period. The cover appears to be made of tougher material. 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.

The new q core deluxe has become the most comfortable sleeping pad on the planet. Larger outside air chambers keep you cradled in the middle of the pad. Redesigned offset i beams create incredible multi directional support and stability. 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.

It was still usable but lost some of the overall comfort. 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. It has a new and i hope improved inflation valve.

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. Stuff sack and repair kit included. This new pad the big agnes q core inflatable sleeping pad appears to have improved substantially over the pad i had. Big agnes air pads aren t just a fad they aren t a glorified pool toy either.

The q core slx is lighter tougher easier to inflate deflate packs smaller sleeps warmer. Save your breath for the miles ahead and use the included upcycled pad inflation sack to inflate. 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. 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.

Ultralight rugged 20x78 durable superlight nylon rip stop fabric improves tear strength and durability by 25 while aviation grade tpu lamination adds extra durability. Each big agnes pad is individually inflated and tested.