BIG AGNES Unisex's Insulated Q-Core Deluxe Sleeping Pads, Turquoise, 20x72 (Regular)

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Here you can see the quilted baffles in the Q-Core compared to the vertical baffles in the Insulated Air Core. Total weight for this pad falls between 15-22 ounces, depending on the model size (66-78 inches long, and 20- or 25-inch widths). It’s all about the I-beams, McElwain said. He zeroed in on the contours of the sleep surface as a big opportunity to make a better pad. The tent was easy to set up and take down, and we had plenty of space for 3 adults (me and my 2 sons). We had some light rain one night and the rain fly did its job. I am very pleased with this tent." I got this as a replacement for my older style Q-Core after the valve would no longer hold air. This valve is a huge improvement – good on Big Agnes for fixing this chronic problem. Easier to inflate, deflate, and offers fine adjustment. My only comment is that this model feels more narrow than the original Q-Core, but it is sufficient for my needs. I also got the “deluxe” version because it was on sale, but it’s still not clear with the difference is in feel, so I imagine the standard insulated Q-Core would be fine.

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Construction and Durability: Very durable. I have had this all over the country and spent many a night on the trail with it and it hardly look used.During the 4 night trip the temperature would drop into the thirties, and at one point I woke of with ice in my cooking pot. However I never felt cold from underneath the pad, while sleeping in a 20 degree down bag with a thin base layer. This pad proved to be very warm staying true to its advertised R value of 5. I used it in temperatures of 38°F. I am a cold sleeper though so I definitely need a high R value pad.

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This pad has an R-value of 3.2, which makes it best for adventures in cool weather; it provides moderate insulation from ground temperature First thought was that I was buying an air mattress. Why would I want to do that? They pop! They are bulky. They smell like plastic!!! I previously had an Insulated Air Core Pad (Big A) and it had leaking issues with the valve. I sent it off to Big Agnes to be replaced and the new one also had a leaky valve, so I asked them to send me the Q-Core this time. Of course I paid the difference in price, but it was well worth it! What I like: A good option for side sleepers, hardly makes a noise, materials feel pretty durable, very warm I have inflated it by mouth and I remember it taking less than 2 minutes. I found it to be a little bit more difficult to inflate than my previous Big Agnes pads, but it wasn't really a major difference. I use the Big Agnes Pumphouse to inflate it now though. When I use it, I don’t have to re-inflate it before going to bed because the air inside it is not moist. When properly inflated using the Pumphouse, I have found that it takes around 11-13 pumps to fully inflate it.Quilted top and a lightweight stretchy nylon-spandex fabric provides a soft-touch, cushioned pillowy sleeping surface Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1.0 (good for warm weather) to 5.5+ (for use in extreme cold); the higher the R-value, the more insulated the pad My 70 lb dog has stomped on it quite a bit getting in and out of the tent and it holds up fine, pretty durable pad. After a 25+ mile day, this pad is much appreciated. For sleeping on frozen ground, increase thermal insulation by adding the Big Agnes 3rd Degree Foam Pad (not included) Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Unbound 2 tent is a fresh take on a tried-and-true ultralight design. We’ve put ours through the wringer over hundreds of miles in the Sonoran Desert, and we found it to be a spacious retreat after hard days of hiking.