tldr; Insulated pad from BA. Good warmth, fair weight. Cold sleeper option.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated
“Big Agnes Rapide SL is definitely not the smallest pack volume for a sleeping pad. That award would either go to a Thermarest Uberlight (discontinued) or Zenbivy Ultralight. I think you’re in the right track looking at the Timmermade SUL .75 for down jacket vs the Montbell Plasma. I think my Cumulus Plancklite compresses smaller than the Montbell too FWIW. Good luck on this list, as it would be an ideal resource for those looking to downsize to a smaller pack.”
“The Ultra is the only choice here if you care about warmth. Big Agnes failed at properly implementing reflective insulation into the newest version of the Rapide SL pad.”
287 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026