Insulated Q Core Slx R Value

When it comes to superlight three season comfort this pad stands alone.

Insulated q core slx r value.

It provides moderate insulation from ground temperature. For three season backpacking and camping an r value of 2 or higher is recommended. Thinner and heavier than the sea to summit ether light xt above. 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.

The higher the r value the more insulated the pad. Redesigned offset i beams create incredible multi directional support and stability. This pad has an r value of 3 2 which makes it best for adventures in cool weather. R values are additive so you can combine two pads to increase your warmth level.

The slx is featured in our best sleeping pads guide. 3 2 what we like. Most sleeping pads we sell range from 1 0 good for warm weather to 5 5 for use in extreme cold. Since our testing period last fall with the q core slx insulated pad big agnes gave it some updates.

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. The q core slx is lighter tougher easier to inflate deflate packs smaller sleeps warmer. The q core slx ups the ante on quilted comfort in the backcountry. Thick construction at a good price and weight.

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. 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. An additional r value of 1 is usually a good hedge for women and other cold sleepers. 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.

Instead of using an r value big agnes now lists a comfort range of 15 degrees fahrenheit. The q core slx is lighter tougher easier to inflate deflate packs smaller and sleeps warmer. 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. Women need higher r values pads because they have lower body mass than men.

For winter backpacking and camping an r value of 5 or higher is recommended. N a ba rates to 32 f. 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.