Q-Core SL Insulated

I’ve had a big Agnes q core SLT (like green) r value around 4. It was amazing. Lasted two seasons, then started a slow leak that was not able to find. I ended up throwing it out but 10/10 would buy again. I’m a side sleeper/stomach sleeper and it was perfect for me. 5’8 200lb

AI says they have an R value of 1.5 to 2.0. That makes them suitable for warm weather camping only. A single pad like this is not suitable for a Sept/Oct trip in Nortern NY. Remember that a sleeping bag compresses under your body weight, so you need a warm pad to insulate you from the ground if it's cold. Doesn't matter what your sleeping bag is rated at. R-vauies are additive, so you can stack them to get extra warmth. Or you can put them under a warm sleeping pad to make it warmer. I have a z pad that I put under my R4.5 big agnes pad when it's very cold

Big Agnes Q-core, they make a wide / long one with a Decent R- value that still rolls up to about the size of a Nalgene. About 3 - 4 inches thick I believe.

I’ve had an Exped DownMat for several years. It’s amazing. My last sleep setup was a Big Agnes bag with their Q-Core pad. Agree, too narrow and low R value. Sold them both and got the Exped. I’ve slept in my truck bed, on a plywood deck, many times. The Exped is pretty damn nice, and I’m a 225 lb side sleeper. Do it, OP, you’ll be glad!

I just went through this. I’m 6’ 260 pounds (muscle of course). I went with the big Agnes SL wide long. I browsed the others. Sleep and warmth are important. Be my first trip for canoe back country this weekend.