Originally Posted by
gorshkov
I have been looking for a new sleeping pad on REI.com, and am wondering if anyone here has used a Big Agnes Air Core pad. Its half the cost of a similar therm-a-rest, the same weight, and packs up smaller. Is there a catch?
I've never had a more comfortable night's sleep. I also don't tour when it's 32 degrees, but BA does make an insulated version for colder temps (a little heavier). The only disadvantage is the fact that you have to do all the inflating. The comfort is worth all 19 breaths it takes me to fill my 72" model, YMMV.