Big Agnes

Divide / Air Core Ultra Series

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Reddit Icon619Smitty
10 months ago

Be wary of uninsulated air mattresses in mild temps.  I bought 2x Big Agnes insulated pads for my twins, along with the BA kid’s sleeping bags for our twins. This is more of a backpacking setup, but works great for car camping and living room camping.  The bags have a sleeve on the bottom so you can slide the pad inside. Helps keep them in the bag and on the pad - again - cause the cold ground can give them a chill. 

6 months ago

I’ve got 2 BA pads for my kids but haven’t had any issues with them at all, but they don’t seem anywhere as nice as my Nemo Tensors. A buddy has an BA pad and did get it replaced via warranty.  With that said, my Nemo Tensors have been amazing and one of them lasted over 7 years. Got it replaced very easily with Nemo, too!

Reddit IconaDuckedUpGoose
9 months ago

Might be an issue specific to the pad or your back. We can be pretty particular when it comes to sleep, and it can take a few tries to really dial it in. I have a big Agnes air core pad. I don't think it's warm enough for winter camping but I've been comfortable laying on my back on it. I do usually side sleep, but I wake up on my back often and sometimes just lay on it to relax at the end of the day.

Reddit Iconalexmd
12 months ago

Big Agnes is the best I’ve found. Pricey but well worth it.

Reddit IconAlternativeDot6815
5 months ago

63 yr old M with bony hips. Just a few years ago I could honestly sleep all night on a 1" foam, but something changed when I hit 60. I tried various 4 inch inflatables. Best comfort I have found is Sea to Summit etherlite. Few extra ounces weight penalty but worth it, good sleep is everything. Also slept great on a fat Big Agnes but had bad luck 2 different outings with slow leaks. Actually slept best with a hammock rig, still use it occasionally - but the hammock, skeeter net, tarp, under quilt, and not having a tent to hang out in during poor weather kinda gets old.

Reddit IconAny_Cicada2210
8 months ago

We have the big Agnes for the last two years now and it’s the best pad I’ve ever slept on. Suggestion to get the wide version, that bit of extra width really adds to the comfort, plus the thicker “rails” really help keep you on the pad. Durability seems good as well, we camp with our Australian Shepherd and thy hold up to him pretty well lol. Also grab an air pump off of Amazon, we grabbed one for about $30 that charges via USB C and is much quicker than the pump bag. We just give it a couple firming pumps with the bag and it’s good to go.

Reddit Iconarcana73
4 months ago

Every Big Agnes pad I bought have had 2 recurring issues: they are cold in the temps they advertise as suitable and they leak after a year.

Reddit IconArnoldGravy
11 months ago

Big Agnes pads are some of the toughest out there as far as I can know, yet I have gone through three because of punctures. Each time the holes have been so small that I can't find them without getting to a hotel and submerging them in the tub. The company is great about replacing them, but I've gone back to foam mats.

Reddit IconbCup83
10 months ago

My Big Agnes Divide works for me, and I'm a side sleeper.

9 months ago

I love my Big Agnes Divide. Keeps me toasty in all but winter. Two-person version is $250 on Amazon.

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