Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Mattress

[deepcreek101]

Thanks for this review, I'm one of those that has a tough time sleeping with a regular foam mat. Plus, here in SW MT you can go from average summertime to nearly winter conditions @ 10K feet in a heartbeat so warmth and shelter is important. Been looking to update to a BA sleeping duo and this + a Lost Ranger w/ a S2S liner will probably be it. Would kinda like to try one of their Copper Spur UL1 tents, too, but I'm nervous about them handling the high winds we can run into (40kts.+).

[enjoythewildUSA]

@deepcreek101 I use the Lost Ranger and it works great. I have broad shoulders so Big Agness is the way to go for me. I can sleep on a rock ledge like a baby with this mattress. I absolutely love it. I don't know much about the Big Agnes Tents. I use an REI $99 tent if I use one at all. Usually I just throw up a tarp or sleep on the open ground. Thanks for the comment.

[TS50ER]

Do you use the dog as a pillow?

[enjoythewildUSA]

@TS50ER lol.... that's my wife's little rat dog... he wouldn't last 5 seconds on the sidewalk outside of our residence, let alone the woods.

[NotSoOldHippy]

Ha! Real men sleep on the dirt.



[enjoythewildUSA]

@NotSoOldHippy I have to say, I like my indulgence. : ) I was in the Sierras about 4 years ago and an older buddy of my, a Vietnam vet, slept on slab of granite for 2 nights with no padding. I couldn't believe it. Meanwhile, I snoozed away on my Big Agnes. 

[NotSoOldHippy]

@enjoythewildUSA Ha! Pathetic. Imagine Edward Abbey sleeping on a cream puff matress.

[enjoythewildUSA]

@NotSoOldHippy Well, my back is so torn up from playing football that if I sleep on the ground like I've done so many times before, I might not be able to get my boots on in the morning.

[davidsquall351]

I still use my old blue foam mat. I've wanted to try out an air matress.

[enjoythewildUSA]

@davidsquall351 I tell you what David, you will love this thing. It is 27 ounces, however, so you need to decide if you are willing to carry that kind of weight. I think its totally worth it. No matter where I go, I am guaranteed to seep like a king. 

[EconoChallenge]

Thank you for actually testing it out before you told us how great it is. Excellent review of the Big Agnes. My pad is 310 grams or about 11 oz. I have to watch the weight cause I have won heaviest pack for the past 4 years in a row!

[enjoythewildUSA]

@EconoChallenge If I review, its only because I've used it more times than I can count. I've got a beat up back from playing football and the Big Agnes saves me from waking up stiff. Enjoy the Spring in Canada my friend. I hope you and your team have some safe outings.

[Woodenarrows]

I agree! I have the un-insulated 72” mummy version Air Core (19 oz). I spent about 30 nights on mine last year. I am a side sleeper. It amazes me how a 2.5” thick matters can be so supportive and comfortable. I highly recommend them.

[enjoythewildUSA]

@Woodenarrows Thank you so much for that response. It is just the most amazing sleep device. I have friends that toss and turn all night on their thing little mattresses while I sleep like I'm at the Hilton. It doesn't seem fair.  : )

[steintanz]

Sleeping on the "Big Agnes" - hihi. The guy who came up with that name must have had good humor.

Must be a really comfy mat - thanks for showing!

[enjoythewildUSA]

@steintanz Yeah, there are some funny Big Agnes-related t-shirts... "I slept with Big Agnes", etc.

[steintanz]

@enjoythewildUSA :o) I knew there would be stuff like that ...