Big Agnes Insulated Q Core or Q Core SL?

[BrianOH72]

I'll be section hiking the AT next summer and have narrowed my sleeping pad choice down to the Big Agnes Insulated Q Core or the Big Agnes Core SL. Just looking for input on either pad. Thanks

[Starchild]

Make sure they are wide enough, their dimensions are deflated widths, and my Q-Core was too narrow and I ended up returning it and going with a Neo-air which it's mummy shape and horizontal ribs seems to provide the width I need in the places I need them. The weight also seemed a bit heavier then advertized also.

[BrianOH72]

Thanks for the info. I've considered the Neo-air however dislike the noise the material makes. I'm a bigger guy at 6'2" 225lbs so I'm looking for a pad that is comfortable for a person my size.

[BrianOH72]

Ended up going with the BA Core SL. Plenty wide and packs down small. Very happy with my purchase.

[sfdoc]

Big Agnes has a new insulated Double Z. Check their website.