Perfect timing - thanks! Looks like the perfect pad to make the lower bed of my Ford Nugget Plus comfy for side-sleeping, with my toddler son next to me. The tapered shape also should work great for that, since the bed is wider at the head end than at the foot end (under the kitchen). During the day, it should be easy to let about half the air out and fold it away under the kitchen. And if we ever want to sleep outdoors in the tent we take along, bingo. 😊
Just got it for 240eur. It's last year's model so was cheaper and the only one actually available locally. 2024 model was 320eur from Germany so I couldn't justify the price difference for slightly more R value and few grams lighter weight. Will be a huge upgrade to our current setup.
@@smeghead7698 great find, I also got nemo fillo pillows and what's remaining is a warm double quilt which will probably be impossible to find for under 300eur
Hey man - I have a quick question about this pad (and maybe double pads in general..) Do you find that when one partner rolls or tosses then the other partner sort of "bounces" as air gets shifted around? Sort of like on a bouncy castle? We used to use a cheap double pad for car camping, and found this to be the case. It's actually because of this experience that we prefer to go with two separate pads strapped together for backpacking. I'm wondering if that was just the effect of the poorer quality Intec air mattress that we were car camping with, and maybe the better quality backpacking pads don't actually have the same effect?
It’s there, but BARELY, with this pad. If we’re both on the pad I don’t notice it at all. Only time I even slightly notice it is if one person completely gets up or lays down really hard. Even then it’s not bad. Don’t notice any bounce when tossing and turning. I’ve had that experience with those big air mattresses for car camping… somehow this backpacking pad does a much better job eliminating that. That quilted baffling does its job! I much prefer this over 2 separate pads.
Great review. We had been looking at double pads and trying to decide what to get. We've have indiviual Nemo astros and liked them. I'm curious how you thought a double Nemo quasar would stack up next to this big Agnes.
I don’t have any experience with the Quasar, but just based off the specs it’s 6 oz heavier and has a lower R value. I also prefer dimples over horizontal baffles, so I’d still pick the Big Agnes.
From a width perspective, how does this feel compared to 2x 25" pads? even though the double is 10" smaller, does it still feel similarly spacious and not cramped when you're both lying down?
From my experience yes, I think it’s similar to two wide pads. You can both be more centered on the pad since neither person has an extra edge to be cautious of… if that makes any sense? However, my girlfriend and I are pretty cuddly, so maybe I’m biased. If you plan on laying side by side without contact all night, it would probably feel cramped.
We have just bought this pad for our Bikepacking adventures and really love it except, we find it pretty loud. Whenever you move or roll around it makes a hell of a racket. That said, we don't have a lot of experience with other pads of this type so maybe all synthetic types are similar? I'm thinking a fitted sheet might help somewhat.
It’s noisy compared to a traditional mattress, of course, but compared to other sleeping pads this one is pretty average. There are some pads that sound like you’re on a bad of potato chip!
Hi Justin ... how would you rate is noise level when moving / rolling over during sleep. Insulation noise on my Sea to Summit Etherlight Insulated is really excessive - looking for a much quieter option. Thx
Hey Justin, just confirming that your pad is the new 2024 version? I've read that the new 2024 Big Agnes Rapide SL insulated pads suffers the same issues as its predecessor the Zoom UL with the reflective material falling to the bottom and the insulation being in fact defective and sleeps cooler than the stated 4.8 R-value, just wondering if you've had this issue or noticed it with this pad? Blessings.
It is the 2024 version. On top of prior use, we’re now over a month into the PCT with it and the insulation is doing fine. Coldest morning was 28 degrees but slept plenty warm on it. Cheers!
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 That’s really encouraging to know that this is the pad you chose to take out on the PCT and that you’re sleeping comfortably and warm with it. It gives me hope in this pad. Will wait for a sale here in Australia and see how we go. Thank you for your reply. Have a grand time out there! Blessings, Vu
Thank you. I'm considering a double pad because that dreaded gap is definitely a problem if you want to get cozy with your partner. On the other hand I fear that if I need to pee (which means a trip outside the tent) my movement would wake the other person up because inflatable pads tend to bounce. Has this been a problem in your experience?
You’ll notice it a bit, but it’s not terrible. If someone is sleeping hard they’ll probably be fine. I know exped makes a double pad with two separate air chambers that might ease that, but it weighs more.
Hey Justin, you got the dimensions wrong. The pad is 50"x78" and it tapers down to 40". I just got mine based partly on your recommendation. It's super comfy in the house. I'm looking forward to trying it this weekend with my dogs. Cheers man!
That’s the “tent floor pad” that tapers down. The on we have is truly 40” wide throughout. It’s great sleeping on it. You’ll love it! www.backcountrygear.com/rapide-sl-insulated-pad-double-wide/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8fVJDX0lLhZ66GRg8JO9vFpDHMYRS7dSMFfjmglCCi0GmBFfe71w9saAvH5EALw_wcB
Perfect timing - thanks! Looks like the perfect pad to make the lower bed of my Ford Nugget Plus comfy for side-sleeping, with my toddler son next to me. The tapered shape also should work great for that, since the bed is wider at the head end than at the foot end (under the kitchen). During the day, it should be easy to let about half the air out and fold it away under the kitchen. And if we ever want to sleep outdoors in the tent we take along, bingo. 😊
Thank you for a great and insightful review of this pad. It was tremendously helpful!
Just got it for 240eur. It's last year's model so was cheaper and the only one actually available locally. 2024 model was 320eur from Germany so I couldn't justify the price difference for slightly more R value and few grams lighter weight. Will be a huge upgrade to our current setup.
I've just done the same thing.
Managed to get it for £169 here in the UK. 👍
@@smeghead7698 great find, I also got nemo fillo pillows and what's remaining is a warm double quilt which will probably be impossible to find for under 300eur
Great review. Ill be getting this for me and my wife when she goes. Not too thrilled about the packdown size though lol
Yeah that’s probably the biggest downfall for me, but worth the benefits. Just gotta split the gear up properly!
I have it on order! It’s a tapered pad so it’s 50inch on top and tapers to 40. That’s why it feels bigger then two 20”
I believe that is the “floor pad”. This one in the video is actually a rectangle. 40 inches with no taper. Same pad just different shape.
Is this like a twin sized nemo tensor?
That's all I want. I want a twin sized nemo tensor.
Hey man - I have a quick question about this pad (and maybe double pads in general..) Do you find that when one partner rolls or tosses then the other partner sort of "bounces" as air gets shifted around? Sort of like on a bouncy castle? We used to use a cheap double pad for car camping, and found this to be the case. It's actually because of this experience that we prefer to go with two separate pads strapped together for backpacking. I'm wondering if that was just the effect of the poorer quality Intec air mattress that we were car camping with, and maybe the better quality backpacking pads don't actually have the same effect?
It’s there, but BARELY, with this pad. If we’re both on the pad I don’t notice it at all. Only time I even slightly notice it is if one person completely gets up or lays down really hard. Even then it’s not bad. Don’t notice any bounce when tossing and turning. I’ve had that experience with those big air mattresses for car camping… somehow this backpacking pad does a much better job eliminating that. That quilted baffling does its job! I much prefer this over 2 separate pads.
Cheers - thanks mate! That's very helpful. Like I say, that's the main thing that concerns me. @@justinhitsthetrail5225
Great review. We had been looking at double pads and trying to decide what to get. We've have indiviual Nemo astros and liked them. I'm curious how you thought a double Nemo quasar would stack up next to this big Agnes.
I don’t have any experience with the Quasar, but just based off the specs it’s 6 oz heavier and has a lower R value. I also prefer dimples over horizontal baffles, so I’d still pick the Big Agnes.
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 Thanks Justin!! We will purchase an Agnes. You made good comparison points!
From a width perspective, how does this feel compared to 2x 25" pads? even though the double is 10" smaller, does it still feel similarly spacious and not cramped when you're both lying down?
From my experience yes, I think it’s similar to two wide pads. You can both be more centered on the pad since neither person has an extra edge to be cautious of… if that makes any sense? However, my girlfriend and I are pretty cuddly, so maybe I’m biased. If you plan on laying side by side without contact all night, it would probably feel cramped.
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 Makes sense, thanks mate!
We have just bought this pad for our Bikepacking adventures and really love it except, we find it pretty loud. Whenever you move or roll around it makes a hell of a racket. That said, we don't have a lot of experience with other pads of this type so maybe all synthetic types are similar? I'm thinking a fitted sheet might help somewhat.
It’s noisy compared to a traditional mattress, of course, but compared to other sleeping pads this one is pretty average. There are some pads that sound like you’re on a bad of potato chip!
Hi Justin ... how would you rate is noise level when moving / rolling over during sleep. Insulation noise on my Sea to Summit Etherlight Insulated is really excessive - looking for a much quieter option. Thx
I’d say it’s moderate. The insulation is suspended so there’s no crinkly noise from that. It’s just the noise of rolling around on a synthetic fabric.
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 ok that sounds alot better than S2S
Hey Justin, just confirming that your pad is the new 2024 version? I've read that the new 2024 Big Agnes Rapide SL insulated pads suffers the same issues as its predecessor the Zoom UL with the reflective material falling to the bottom and the insulation being in fact defective and sleeps cooler than the stated 4.8 R-value, just wondering if you've had this issue or noticed it with this pad? Blessings.
It is the 2024 version. On top of prior use, we’re now over a month into the PCT with it and the insulation is doing fine. Coldest morning was 28 degrees but slept plenty warm on it. Cheers!
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 That’s really encouraging to know that this is the pad you chose to take out on the PCT and that you’re sleeping comfortably and warm with it. It gives me hope in this pad. Will wait for a sale here in Australia and see how we go. Thank you for your reply. Have a grand time out there! Blessings, Vu
Thank you. I'm considering a double pad because that dreaded gap is definitely a problem if you want to get cozy with your partner. On the other hand I fear that if I need to pee (which means a trip outside the tent) my movement would wake the other person up because inflatable pads tend to bounce. Has this been a problem in your experience?
You’ll notice it a bit, but it’s not terrible. If someone is sleeping hard they’ll probably be fine. I know exped makes a double pad with two separate air chambers that might ease that, but it weighs more.
how does its comfort compare to Nemo Tensor?
I find it slightly more comfy than the tensor. Barely.
Hey Justin, you got the dimensions wrong. The pad is 50"x78" and it tapers down to 40".
I just got mine based partly on your recommendation. It's super comfy in the house. I'm looking forward to trying it this weekend with my dogs. Cheers man!
That’s the “tent floor pad” that tapers down. The on we have is truly 40” wide throughout. It’s great sleeping on it. You’ll love it! www.backcountrygear.com/rapide-sl-insulated-pad-double-wide/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8fVJDX0lLhZ66GRg8JO9vFpDHMYRS7dSMFfjmglCCi0GmBFfe71w9saAvH5EALw_wcB
Get a mini pump. They are very lightweight now. I'm done with blowing pads every night.
We have a flextail zero pump on the PCT with us and it’s one of our favorite pieces of gear!
$299 for a dumb sleeping pad?? HELL NAH!
Haha the good brands are almost $200 for a ONE person pad! If you go backpacking a lot it’s worth it.