Thread: Big Agnes Sleeping Mat - Game Changer

I have never slept well in the hills as always uncomfortable. Purchased a neo air some years ago thinking that was the solution, it’s a slippery, narrow bloody thing. Still wins on all accounts for weight and packed size.

Carried on my research and came across the new Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Wide Regular mat. At 680grms it was double the weight, very good insulation at R4.2 and it’s nice and wide.

Tried it out last week in the hills, tent was on a slope, lad on the neo air was tucked up at the bottom of the tent, the Big Anges did not slip, I didn’t slip on top and gee I had the best sleep ever, being wide made all the difference. If your over 95 kegs you will know what I mean.

Pack size is quite small and I would never hesitate on the extra weight for comfort. The inflation sac it comes with is shit so purchased the ‘new improved’ inflation sac and its excellent.

Just thought I would share as it’s been a long journey finding the perfect lay.

Yep, ya wouldn't want to slip off Big Agnes...

Had the same sort of moment (I’ve finally found it) with the Sea to Summit comfort insulated UL if you need a back up plan. R4 also


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Originally Posted by Stag

I have never slept well in the hills as always uncomfortable. Purchased a neo air some years ago thinking that was the solution, it’s a slippery, narrow bloody thing. Still wins on all accounts for weight and packed size.

Carried on my research and came across the new Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Wide Regular mat. At 680grms it was double the weight, very good insulation at R4.2 and it’s nice and wide.

Tried it out last week in the hills, tent was on a slope, lad on the neo air was tucked up at the bottom of the tent, the Big Anges did not slip, I didn’t slip on top and gee I had the best sleep ever, being wide made all the difference. If your over 95 kegs you will know what I mean.

Pack size is quite small and I would never hesitate on the extra weight for comfort. The inflation sac it comes with is shit so purchased the ‘new improved’ inflation sac and its excellent.

Just thought I would share as it’s been a long journey finding the perfect lay.

100% ive had rooters neo air for the last few years . Just got a Klymit mat for Charlie . I ended up on it myself . Wide comfortable dont slip off . Insulated . Weighs 680gms and a bit bulkier but worth it. Oh and I take a blow up pillow now. What a difference that makes .
https://www.outfittersstore.nz/produ...lated-static-v

Originally Posted by Nathan F

Oh and I take a blow up pillow now. What a difference that makes .
https://www.outfittersstore.nz/produ...lated-static-v

Got the pillow also, wouldn’t go without. Good to hear the young fella is getting amongst it.

These mats look great, but damn pricey. Has anyone bought a sleeping mat like this off aliexpress? I use aliexpress a lot, and get some really nice stuff at good prices. Very efficient shipping usually, and have never had anything not turn up or be totally crap. But I do research pretty thoroughly.
The last item I bought was a Blackview rugged phone for about NZ$400. So far it's been great, and does everything your fancy brand phones do at triple the price

Originally Posted by Gruffle

These mats look great, but damn pricey. Has anyone bought a sleeping mat like this off aliexpress? I use aliexpress a lot, and get some really nice stuff at good prices. Very efficient shipping usually, and have never had anything not turn up or be totally crap. But I do research pretty thoroughly.
The last item I bought was a Blackview rugged phone for about NZ$400. So far it's been great, and does everything your fancy brand phones do at triple the price

Hunt around offshore and it’s about 1/2 the price here