Big Agnes

Divide / Air Core Ultra Series

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Sentiment score59% positive
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026

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Reddit IconBig_Individual2905
10 months ago

I used a Nemo tensor +tyvek through all of the AZT. No punctures. Everything is poky in az. Consider tyvek. It’s the most comfy UL pad I could find as a side sleeper. Otherwise my big Agnes divide is more comfy but heavy.

Reddit Iconckyhnitz
10 months ago

You must be a warm sleeper. I would classify myself as an average-to-cold sleeper, and I'd absolutely freeze on an R2 CCF at 32F. Forget about going lower. The first time I ever slept comfortably at freezing temperatures was the first time that I used an insulated inflatable sleeping pad (Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra, R4). I was 38 at the time. The previous 27 years of my camping experience, I slept on CCF and froze my ass off whenever the temps were below 50F.

Reddit Icondinnerthief
5 months ago

I use Big Agnes aircore ultra and its comfortable but its not super duper light (I got it on a super discount). Light enough for me but there are probably better options if you are willing to pay for them. Im a big tall guy with wide shoulders so sleeping on a thin pad I kind of get "folded up." You could probably go down to 3" and be fine to while opening up to more lightweight options.

Reddit IconHallIndependent4692
4 months ago

I need to investigate this. I got a BA Divide last year for a trip. When I tried it at home on the carpeted den floor, I didn't notice a sound. Got in my tent on the trip and laid down and it sounded like I was on a balloon. I may have to carry a light sheet of fabric to put down next time. 

Reddit Iconknight-under-stars
12 months ago

I use a Big Agnes Divide insulated mat in wide. It is really comfy, very durable and best of all ridiculously bright yellow.

Reddit Iconletsgetschwif-ty
9 months ago

At Philmont, even in summer, you’re going to be dealing with elevation, cold ground and nights that can dip into the 30s. In those conditions, an R-value around 4.0 or higher is a safe target if you want consistent and comfortable sleep yk. A tent doesn’t provide insulation on its own so your pad is doing almost all the work underneath you. That’s why an insulated air pad makes a lot more sense than an uninsulated one for this use case…I’d recommend: - the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm (regular or MAX) OR - the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra If you’re on a tighter budget, the REI Flash Insulated would probably be better. There are these [ultralight sleeping pads](https://alaskanarrows.com/5-best-ultralight-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking/) that you can also look into

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