Big Agnes

Insulated Q-Core Deluxe

Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe

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Sentiment score74% positive
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Last updated: Aug 16, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAcingSpades
12 months ago

I have the Dura 5R Duo and I think it's darn quiet for a pad that still at least somewhat prioritizes packed size and lightness. It's certainly much quieter (and warmer) than my Big Agnes Q Core Deluxe single pad.

9 months ago

People recommending self inflating pads like the MegaMat are off their rocker. Incredibly comfortable, yes. Packs small? Absolutely not. Plus they should be stored unrolled. I find my Exped Dura 5R to be comfortable and it packs very small for a double sized pad (it comes in a single that's even smaller). I have a Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe that's fairly comfortable but doesn't pack as small. If you can go to REI or another camping store they usually have a whole bunch of pads out for you to try for comfort. Keep in mind re-packed size will be ~10% larger than boxed for air pads and ~25%+ larger for self inflating.

Reddit IconCap_Bearer_Max
12 months ago

Big Agnes is what you want: https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/sleeping-pads I have the Q Core Deluxe and love it. Zero issues and best sleep I’ve had camping on the ground. REI carries BA brand.

Reddit Iconcheemio
9 months ago

Pretty much any sleeping pad I looked at had some complaints about leaks. It’s one of those things where people who have no issues usually won’t leave any feedback but a person who gets a leak on the first night would probably say something. I ended up with a Big Agnes boundary deluxe. Not the lightest or most compact but a very good and affordable option. It feels nice and durable too FWIW.

Reddit Icondentx7
3 months ago

Same here and weight , just bought a cot from one tigris and got my big agnes boundry deluxe on it, its now the campmeister, i feel like it could be even better with a foam like mat but i dont want to spent another 300 for just a tiny bit more comfort

Reddit IconHenrikFromDaniel
9 months ago

small is relative when it comes to car camping something like a Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe is going to be about as comfortable as it gets for a pure inflatable and still pack relatively small

Reddit Iconleilani238
8 months ago

I think Big Agnes has more options in the bigger, more comfortable category than most. I love my BA Q-Core Deluxe - it's 4 inches thick, has a wide that's 25" (don't know if there's a 30), and it's warm (not sure of R-value, but it's pretty high - I've slept in freezing conditions and I'm a very cold sleeper). At the time it was the lightest mat I could find that had a decent R-value. It's more comfortable than my self-inflating car camping mat.

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