Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe - Air Chamber Sleeping Pad

I've tried a handful of different pads searching for something super comfy but light for backpacking, but they were always either not cushy enough to be actually, truly comfortable or were so crinkly and noisy that shifting slightly in my sleep would wake me up. I'm a somewhat light sleeper. This one isn't as light and doesn't pack as small as the BA Insulated SLX I had previously or the Sea to Summit Comfort Light pad, but it is so comfortable that I decided it's worth the weight because I actually get a good night's sleep on it. The slightly stretchy fabric of the top layer makes it feel almost like my bed at home and it's really nice for side sleeping. It's not silent when I move, but it's much quieter than any other pad I've tried. I just took it on a two week backpacking trip on the Colorado Trail in early August and slept like a baby every night (except one night camping above 12,000' where it was a little chilly through the pad with my 20 degree bag, but not miserable). Getting good sleep is definitely worth the tradeoff of the higher weight and volume for me.

The phrase you get what you pay for is usually taken in a negative way but not this time. I have used the self inflating Coleman sleeping pads before and they are decent but I am a side sleeper and tent to toss and turn. Those just put a lot of pressure on my hips and shoulders.What I was worried about was that this would be delicate and when I turned it would bounce all over. The reality is that when I would turn this would not toss me out. The baffles seemed to have kept me in place. This was too large for my sleeping bag pad insert space but the texture on the top kept my sleeping bag from moving around. Durability has been good. I dont jump on it and I try to keep the ground under my tent free from sharp objects. But I did camp with my dog and she did walk on it a few times and her nails were directly on the pad and left no marks and did not catch when she moved around. I did kick her off real quick though.Youtube a couple of the reviews and you will see what all the rave is about. As for me, I am ready to sleep on it again.

It took one use for me to love this air mattress. No it’s not as compact as my old one when packed up but worth the space and weight. As a restless side sleeper I need something with a little loft to keep my hips from hurting and this is perfect. So quick to adjust it. Over fill it lay down, push the button and let it deflate until your comfortable. Looking forward to using this more this year.

Purchased this because how small it packs to replace the big self inflating mat I had. I'm impressed with this sleeping mattress. It's made of durable material. When inflated, it is thick and supports my weight (250 lbs). I like the fact it's a bit wider that other mattresses and the sides are taller to keep me on it.The only thing to improve this is the design of the included inflation bag. The bag itself is rather small and takes forever to inflate the mattress. I ended up getting a battery powered pump to inflate & deflate.

Quality made, easy to inflate. Really a gold standard sleeping pad by a reputable company. Just make sure to get a size large enough for your body.