Weighing a mere 16 ounces, this burly pad rolls up to less than the size of a Nalgene bottle. Which is even more impressive given that it is insulated. Typically, to make a pad ultra-packable, it ...

Backcountry glamping with the Big Agnes ultra-light system: Fly Creek UV UL3 tent with rainfly, Mystic UL 15 sleeping bag and integrated Q-Core SLX sleeping pad. Hugh Carey / hcarey@summitdaily.com | ...

The Big Agnes Sidewinder Camp 35 Sleeping Bag is now just $101, but this is one of REI’s classic discontinued item sales. That means that when it sells out, it’s gone for good. With the “Regular” size ...

The Big Agnes Insulated AXL Air is a very lightweight and comfortable sleeping pad that is best suited for weight-conscious backpackers who want quality sleep in the backcountry.

The Big Agnes Zoom UL is manufactured from ripstop nylon, which makes it reasonably durable. As with any ultralight sleeping pad, however, you need to be very careful what you do with it.

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The insulation on the bottom of a sleeping bag loses its warmth when a body compresses it. Their design replaces that insulation with a cushy pad. A person can go big with a 2 1/2inch pad when they ...

Meanwhile, Big Agnes’s self-inflating REM Air Core pad will run you $55, and add a relatively wispy 19 ounces to your load. So it’s a matter of taste.

Great ideas are often born out of necessity. For Big Agnes founder and co-owner Bill Gamber, the problem was getting a more comfortable night’s sleep outdoors. He often traveled to the Vedauwoo area ...

The insulation on the bottom of a sleeping bag loses its warmth when a body compresses it. Their design replaces that insulation with a cushy pad. A person can go big with a 2 1/2inch pad when they ...