Steamboat springs based big agnes makes some of our favorite lightweight backpacking gear.
Insulated q core slx r value.
Thinner and heavier than the sea to summit ether light xt above.
The q core slx is lighter tougher easier to inflate deflate packs smaller sleeps warmer.
When it comes to superlight three season comfort this pad stands alone.
Big agnes insulated q core slx 150 category.
The q core slx ups the ante on quilted comfort in the backcountry with offset i beams that create incredible multi directional support and stability.
For three season backpacking and camping an r value of 2 or higher is recommended.
The new pad is lime green in color and features primaloft silver insulation with a heat reflective barrier to trap and reflect body heat and it boasts an r value of 3 2.
R values are additive so you can combine two pads to increase your warmth level.
The higher the r value the more insulated the pad.
The q core slx ups the ante on quilted comfort in the backcountry with offset i beams that create incredible multi directional support and stability.
Thick construction at a good price and weight.
Instead of using an r value big agnes now lists a comfort range of 15 degrees fahrenheit.
The q core slx ups the ante on quilted comfort in the backcountry.
The slx is featured in our best sleeping pads guide.
Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1 0 good for warm weather to 5 5 for use in extreme cold.
An additional r value of 1 is usually a good hedge for women and other cold sleepers.
Air core utlra insulated air core utlra q core slx q core deluxe insulated axl air insulated axl air tral boss r value 1 4 4 5 3 2 4 3 3 4 4 insulation type uninsulated thermolite primaloft silver primaloft silver primaloft gold primaloft silver thickness outer inner 3 5 3 25 3 5 3 25 4 25 3 5 4 25 3 5 3 75 3 25 3 75 3 25.
There s no official r value for the slx but big agnes claims it will work down to 32 f and we think that s about right.
For winter backpacking and camping an r value of 5 or higher is recommended.
Women need higher r values pads because they have lower body mass than men.
N a ba rates to 32 f.
The q core slx is lighter tougher easier to inflate deflate packs smaller and sleeps warmer.
Since our testing period last fall with the q core slx insulated pad big agnes gave it some updates.
The redesigned q core slx pad now has offset i beams which create incredible multi directional support and stability.
3 2 what we like.
Completely redesigned from the inside out and r value rated by a third party the q core slx is lighter tougher easier to inflate deflate packs smaller and sleeps warmer with primaloft silver insulation.
This pad has an r value of 3 2 which makes it best for adventures in cool weather.
