About the Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Wide Regular
The Rapide SL Insulated Sleep Pad from Big Agnes gives you one of their lightest and most comfortable inflatable beds for hiking and camping bliss.
The Rapide airbed features a rectangular shape for full-body support while minimalist I-Beam construction delivers a cosy and stable platform with oversize outer chambers to keep you comfortably centred throughout the night.
The Rapide features heat reflective insulation technology to deliver an R-value of 4.2 for 3-season camping into the colder months. A durable double ripstop fabric is 25% stronger than standard pads and features aviation-grade TPU lamination with high-volume valves for quick inflation, deflation, and micro-adjustment to find your perfect firmness.
Antimicrobial treatment on the inside helps prevent the build-up of odours and fungi. This inflatable camping mat also comes with a Pad Inflation Sack for ease of set-up that won't leave you breathless. The inflation sack is made from upcycled materials and the colour will vary.
The Rapide SL Insulated Sleep Pad gives you Big Agnes' trademark performance with high-quality construction and complete body support for a great night's rest on the trail or base camp.
For me sleeping pads fall into 2 categories. 1. Self inflated- Which often means they pack very big and are uncomfortable (thin) however they have decent R values for the price. 2. Blow up pads which pack small and are comfortable but tend to lack in the R value.
The Big Agnes Rapids SL is the best night sleep I have ever had in the back country. It packs very small and light, it is crazy comfortable and with the 4.8 R value, it keeps you warm in 3-4 seasons (depends on local climate obviously).
My only criticism and the reason for the 4 stars is because you need to upgrade to the 25" wide version to get a decent night sleep. The 20" standard version is far too narrow to facilitate any movement in the night. This upgrade comes at a considerable cost and I almost chose a different pad, however I'm very glad I spent the extra money.
I intend to own and use this pad for the foreseeable future.
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