Product Description

Sleep doesn't have to be an elusive thing in the backcountry. Big Agnes' Q-Core SL Insulated Pad uses I-Beam construction to provide you with a flat and comfortable sleeping surface that protects you from losing heat with X-Static synthetic insulation. Its light yet durable rip-stop face fabric holds up to heavy use without weighting you down on the trial.

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Technical Details

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H

‎11 x 4.8 x 3.8 inches

Package Weight

‎1.2 Pounds

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎12 x 4 x 4 inches

Brand Name

‎Big Agnes

Country of Origin

‎China

Color

‎Orange/Black

Suggested Users

‎unisex-adult

Number of Items

‎1

Manufacturer

‎Big Agnes

Part Number

‎237291

Model Year

‎2013

Additional Information

ASIN

B008PMD9KS

Customer Reviews

3.4 28 ratings

3.4 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

February 4, 2013

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Customer reviews

3.4 out of 5

28 global ratings

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Customers like the comfort, weight and material of the air mattress. For example, they mention it's very light, easy to transport and durable. That said, opinions are mixed on inflation and size.

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14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the air mattress. They mention that it's the most comfortable sleeping pad they've ever taken backpacking.

"This pad improved comfort and heat retention and was quick to blow up...." Read more

"...Pros – warm, comfortable, light weight, fits easily into storage bag, has repair kit, quick deflate. Cons – narrow, expensive...." Read more

"...Was a HUGE comfort improvement over Thermarest Z-Lite I've used previously. Feel right asleep and could sleep comfortably on my side...." Read more

"...It's a great product. Light, great material, great valve system, and COMFORTABLE!..." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the air mattress very light and easy to transport for backpacking or bikepacking. They also say it's comfortable and warm.

"...Pros – warm, comfortable, light weight, fits easily into storage bag, has repair kit, quick deflate. Cons – narrow, expensive...." Read more

"I bought this to use with the Mystic UL 15. It's a great product. Light, great material, great valve system, and COMFORTABLE!..." Read more

"...Makes camping enjoyable. This pad is very lightweight too, so I don't need to worry how much weight this will add to my back pack...." Read more

"Great product. Very comfortable pad. Super lightweight. Durable. The only thing is missing is a built in pump.…" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material of the air mattress. They mention it's durable, has a great valve system, and is lightweight. The packaging is also nice, with a well-secured repair kit and straps where you need them.

"...The packaging is also nice, well secured repair kit and straps where you need them to remove from the pouch...." Read more

"...– warm, comfortable, light weight, fits easily into storage bag, has repair kit, quick deflate. Cons – narrow, expensive...." Read more

"...It's a great product. Light, great material, great valve system, and COMFORTABLE!..." Read more

"Great product. Very comfortable pad. Super lightweight. Durable. The only thing is missing is a built in pump.…" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the air mattress worth the work and money. They also say it's very comfortable and a great pad.

"...Overall, this product was worth the money, though it's expensive for sure." Read more

"I bought this to use with the Mystic UL 15. It's a great product. Light, great material, great valve system, and COMFORTABLE!..." Read more

"Amazing product. Extremely lightweight yet very well insulated against hard frozen ground. I slept amazingly on it." Read more

"Very comfortable and worth the money if you want to rest nicely on the trail." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the heat retention of the air mattress. They mention that it improves comfort, is quick to blow up, and is very well insulated against hard frozen ground.

"This pad improved comfort and heat retention and was quick to blow up...." Read more

"...Pros – warm, comfortable, light weight, fits easily into storage bag, has repair kit, quick deflate. Cons – narrow, expensive...." Read more

"...Very cushy and warm." Read more

"Amazing product. Extremely lightweight yet very well insulated against hard frozen ground. I slept amazingly on it." Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the inflation of the air mattress. Some mention it's quick to blow up and has a repair kit. Others say that it takes a while to inflate and takes 'a bit of breath to fill'.

"This pad improved comfort and heat retention and was quick to blow up...." Read more

"...Cons – narrow, expensive. It takes a little effort to inflate, but not bad for someone with backpacker lungs." Read more

"...this pad does not come with a pump (my only negative), it is extremely easy to blow up...." Read more

"Takes a bit of breath to fill... At high altitude I really felt it for a couple minutes after inflation...." Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the air mattress. Some mention it's comfortable, light weight, and fits easily into a storage bag, while others say that it'll be too narrow for them.

"...Pros – warm, comfortable, light weight, fits easily into storage bag, has repair kit, quick deflate. Cons – narrow, expensive...." Read more

"...it's comfortable enough there's just about 2 inches too little room in the width...." Read more

"...It also packs fown smaller than all other pads I have seen. Comfort is is a 9/10 which I think is about as good as it gets on the trail...." Read more

"...The pad is quite narrow and slippery so if used without a sleeping bag that does not have a pocket, you would slide off very easily...." Read more

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Chris 215

Easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013

Verified Purchase

This pad improved comfort and heat retention and was quick to blow up. I used it to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and my 15 degree sleeping bag was more than enough even though a 0 degree bag is recommended. I tossed and turned some, even flopped a few times, and the pad didn't give any impression of being stressed, so I would call it tough too.

The packaging is also nice, well secured repair kit and straps where you need them to remove from the pouch. Overall, this product was worth the money, though it's expensive for sure.

9 people found this helpful

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Armondo

Narrow for Side Sleeper

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015

Verified Purchase

I’m 5’ 10”, 155 lbs. This pad is narrow for side sleepers. I’ve tried other pads like closed cell egg crate and Thermorest, but this is more comfortable. Pros – warm, comfortable, light weight, fits easily into storage bag, has repair kit, quick deflate. Cons – narrow, expensive. It takes a little effort to inflate, but not bad for someone with backpacker lungs.

One person found this helpful

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Amazon Customer

Doesn't hold air.

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015

Verified Purchase

Tried twice. Filled up with air. Tightened fill valve. Woke up 3 hours earlier with back on the ground. There are others that have same thing. There may be a quality issue or maybe just a lemon. Exchanging for therm a rest. This unit was awesome when there was air in it.

One person found this helpful

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Everett Abhainn

One season, already leaking.

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2014

Verified Purchase

A single season and it already slowly leaks overnight. That's a lot of money to pay for something that doesn't last!

2 people found this helpful

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Evan

First one leaked, Big Agnes replaced it for free

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014

Verified Purchase

Bought the Big Agnes Q-Core pad for a December camping trip to Death Valley. Was a HUGE comfort improvement over Thermarest Z-Lite I've used previously. Feel right asleep and could sleep comfortably on my side.

Unfortunately it didn't hold air for more than a few hours. I was pretty bummed out because I had to wake up a few times each night to re-inflate the bag, otherwise I was sleeping on the ground.

Sent it back to Big Agnes and they replaced it for free under warranty. Hopefully this one holds air since it seems great when fully inflated. Good customer service, although I had to pay the shipping to send it back to them.

3 people found this helpful

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Levi Lee Haines

Comfortable!

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015

Verified Purchase

I bought this to use with the Mystic UL 15. It's a great product. Light, great material, great valve system, and COMFORTABLE! This takes more breaths than I like to fill up, but it's worth the work. Maybe look at purchasing their light pump with it to help out (I am, but it's the price holding me back. It just seems lazy when I can save the $20 and use my mouth)

One person found this helpful

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mojojojohh

I won't regret I spent that much for this

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014

Verified Purchase

The last time I camped on the mountain, I can't forget the discomfort of sleeping without a pad. I can feel the pain with my weight and pelvis, touching the ground. I recently had a chance to camp again on a beach, and I thought, I would never camp again without this pad. Makes camping enjoyable. This pad is very lightweight too, so I don't need to worry how much weight this will add to my back pack. Blowing it manually would take about 5-10 minutes, but it's worth it. This bag makes me look forward to my sleep (instead of the opposite).

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daskiing

Great pad. Missing pump...

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015

Verified Purchase

Great product. Very comfortable pad. Super lightweight. Durable. The only thing is missing is a built in pump.…

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