Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad

What are you currently using? My sleep pad is the BA Rapide. It’s big. It’s heavy. It’s overkill at times. I don’t care. At 54 years old it keeps me going

They are pure luxury and I’ll never go back to anything lesser. I have a Thermarest air head down pillow that I use which is also considered heavy. Like you I am cozy and comfortable. Crawling into my fluffy sleeping bag and snuggling in with my pillow is absolutely dreamy and not a f is even about the weight I’m carrying. Soooooo worth it.

Shouldn't be a problem. For extrapolation I'm a big dude right at your combined weight, and I've been on the single size of that pad without issues for 2 nights. Bigger version, more room to spread the pressure, I think ya'll will be fine. If you plan on having activity time, I'd probably let some of the air out of the pad so it won't over pressurize and pop a seam if it's tested too vigorously.

Spend the money. I'm kicking my own ass over the fact I was too miserly for too long. Never got a good night's sleep camping. Finally broke down and did a ton of research, watched several comparison YouTube vids. Settled on the Big Agnes Rapide SL insulated in the 25x78" size (I'm 6'3 240lb). I LOOOOVE this pad!!!!

Yes it's a matter of seeing what works for you. Personally - I am a side and stomach sleeper. Mummy type bags and narrow tiny pads suck. I used to use a Nemo bag with a sleeve to receive a Klymit V. This worked ok, but not great at all. I finally got fed up and too the extra weight. I now use a Big Agnes Rapide double wide and a Kelty Galactic down rectangular bag. Went on a trip last week and it was the best camping sleep I ever had.

I am a side sleeper who tosses and turns all night. Two years ago I got a rectangular kelty bag and a Big Agnes Rapide SL in 40 x 72 size. It's the Barcalounger of light-ish weight mats. I'm pretty light weight, and the extra weight for the bag and mat are well worth the trade off for primo sleep. I recommend this mat for sure.

I use the Big Agnes Rapide SL pad and a custom quilt I made from a cheap down blanket I found on Amazon (I just added snaps for a foot box basically, I need to do some sewing to it still. Trekology pillow with a buff wrapped around it. I toss & turn too though (by default) so I'm curious what others say on this post. I do love the Rapide pad though, it's performed well for me

Yeah I've liked mine a lot I think I've used it on maybe 6 or 7 backpacking trips and haven't really had any issue with it. I think I'm going to toss & turn regardless of my sleep system lol but that pad is comfortable

I have the BA Rapide SL, actually in the wide version. Is it the most UL pad out there? No. However, for me, I could not care less when it comes to good sleep. I tested pad after pad after pad and simply could not find something that worked for me. Tried the Rapide SL and loved it, so it stuck. Can’t speak to your individual needs but big vote yes for the Rapide SL from me.

Big Agnes rapide SL wide and a queen fitted sheet. I know you said no air mats but you’ll never get a better night sleep camping, and IIRC they also do a double sized mat. Also IIRC lifetime guarantee.

I’m similar size, and I’ll echo others I. The Big Agnes Rapide SL, but get the wide lad and opt for the long pad as well. Is almost as comfortable as my bed at home, has cool side rails to keep you on the pad as well. Packs up reasonably light and small as well. I’ve used it down to about freezing temps and it doesn’t feel cold at all - it has a down top with a heat reflector apparently which helps reflect body heat when it’s cold…but also doesn’t make it hot to sleep on when it’s warm and muggy nights like we had this summer. I’m also a side/stomach smelter and it’s great for that too.

We have gone through five different sleeping pads over the years. I know you said you’re on a budget, but man a good sleeping pad is one of the most important pieces of kit you can buy. We bought these red inflatable air mattresses from Amazon for our kids and they’re fine, but my daughter isn’t a fan of the ridges they have on them. We have finally settled on Big Agnes Rapide mats. They are expensive, but when I say they are as comfortable as my bed at home that isn’t hyperbole.

I have no experience with the vectair but we did upgrade a couple years ago from self inflating MEC pads to a similar thickness air pad (Big Agnes Rapide SL) The comfort upgrade of the new pads ks night and day difference. My wife’s biggest complaint is how her hips bugged her on the old pads, it’s a non issue. Such a great upgrade, I’d say try the vectair.

Big Agnes Rapide SL. Don’t look at the price tag, just buy it. It is one of the most comfortable mattresses of any kind I’ve slept on, including real beds. Packs small, fairly light. Oh and did I mention insanely comfortable?