Big Agnes

Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad

Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad

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TL;DR: Comfortable with side rails, but heavy and warmth claims disputed.

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: Aug 16, 2026

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Reddit Icon12GaugeSavior
5 months ago

I'll second this. I have this pad and have used it the past couple of hunting seasons. Plenty warm in below freezing temps, and cushy enough for side sleeping. I have the wide long version and it feels pretty spacious.

Reddit IconAbihco
2 months ago

Hammock if I can, Big Agnes Rapide XL wide if I can't

Reddit IconAgerak
8 months ago

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.

Reddit Iconaidan2749
3 months ago

I've got the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Bikepack and recommend it, fits great on handlebars, in a cargo cage, or sideways in a pannier. I have the Big Agnes Rapide SL pad, and the thickness is nice after a long day in the saddle.

Reddit IconAlpineInquirer
12 months ago

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.

6 months ago

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.

Reddit IconAmbitious_Vanilla612
6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

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