Sleeping Pad
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Brocka
Member
I just picked up the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core. I did quite a bit of research before hand as well. I got the long mummy style. So far its awesome. There are tons of options out there though. Good luck!
http://www.rei.com/product/763914/big-agnes-insulated-air-core-mummy-pad
http://www.rei.com/product/763914/big-agnes-insulated-air-core-mummy-pad
Jon Boy
Active Member
My big agnes has had a slow leak ever since I got it and cant find it for the life of me. Any tips on finding it? I have to fill it up ever 3 hours or so during the night.
Brocka
Member
Have you tried putting it in a bathtub full of water and putting pressure on it to force the leak?
If you cant find it, Id fill out this form( https://forms.netsuite.com/app/site/crm/externalcasepage.nl?compid=1101831&formid=1&h=2f96bd5a40b1fbc5752e&redirect_count=1&did_javascript_redirect=T ) and get it fixed or replaced by them!
Kevin Root
Very Active Member
I'm going to try the NeoAir XLite this year. Hopefully I'll be able to avoid the leak. I've kind of had bad experiences in the past on inflatables leaking over time but I'm going to give it another go. The ultra packable, lightweight and R-value enticed me to give it another try. Time will tell if I revert back to a foam pad.
Brocka
Member
Ahh crap, this is my first inflatable pad...now I am worried! I am sleeping on that sucker in my room tonight to check for leaks!
BKC
Very Active Member
I have a thermarest inflatable. My son bought it for me for christmas a few years back. He bought himself one also. He has had a couple of leaks easily repaired with a patch kit. I have never had a problem. It is heavier than most but the horses are usually carrying it (they are also carrying my cot, I use to really rough it but not any more). When you put them in the panniers just make sure you dont put it where the horse is going to scrape it against trees
Whisky
Member
Although not cheap, this looks like a promising pad, very light.....Have you or anybody else here have any experience with this pad yet?
dhershberger
Active Member
To be honest, i don't think you can go wrong with just a simple therma rest z lite. It's dirt cheap ($25) and very light. I got one used and in perfectly good condition for $10. It's definately not as compact as today's inflatable pads but it doesn't have the problem with leakage because it's foam. I trimmed my z lite so that it goes from just my shoulder to my knee because those are the major pressure points against the ground that need to be padded. I just strap it to the outside of my pack. Works good for me.
labman
Member
I have several big anges and they work fine, but I switched to Exped UL 7 and it is awesome!! A little pricey, but a unique blow up system to avoid getting down it the pad wet.
http://www.rei.com/product/828720/exped-downmat-ul-7-air-pad
http://www.rei.com/product/828720/exped-downmat-ul-7-air-pad
pcc2b
Member
i used the neoair xlite reg size on a 6 night trip to the tetons about 3 weeks ago. i am very happy with the pad. pros-leightweight, small, rvalue, 2.5 inches thick and you can store it rolled up. durability isn't an issue, yet. i do try to be careful where i place any pad. i always use a tyvex footprint with my tarptent moment tent to help protect any pad i have from punctures. also, when i read the reviews before purchasing the xlite, some people complained about the noise. it didn't bother me when i used the pad, it is fairly muffled when you have your bag on top. hope this helps.
In God We Trust
Very Active Member
I use the Big Agnes because it fits in my bag. I agree a therma rest is a good product that is cheap.