When it came time to add my sleeping pad, the Big Agnes Zoom UL, I let out a thankful sigh of relief. The pad is just slightly bigger than a Nalgene bottle and weighs a scant 14 ounces.

Big Agnes has edged out big-name competitors like The North Face and Black Diamond. That kind of success can be a bit jarring, Gamber said. And it’s hard, maybe even harder, to stay at the top ...

Finally, the Big Agnes Rapide does run a little narrow. It’s widest at the head and the foot of the sleeping pad, slightly narrowing inward until you get to the middle portion of the pad. Upgrade to ...

A sleeping pad sleeve on the back of the bag keeps your mattress from slipping out from underneath you while you turn at night. This bag comes in a 20-degree-Fahrenheit rating too. $180 at Big Agnes ...

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 2 Tent, $260 (was $650) at REI. ... “The sleeping area is plenty roomy for my Exped Duo sleeping pad.” They also described the tent as “well-made. ...

To find the best double sleeping bags, we tested sleep systems from Kelty, Big Agnes, REI, and more. These are our favorite lightweight bags for backpacking and camping.