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Posted by: Gavia
Posted on: Mar 22nd, 2012 at 4:53am
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I got the Stratus pad. It's easy to inflate (using the Big Agnes stuff-sack inflater) and comfy, plus it has a somewhat textured surface, which makes it less slippery than the Big Agnes. I look forward to using it.
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Posted by: Gavia
Posted on: Mar 10th, 2012 at 5:18am
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Thanks for the feedback, folks. I'm interested in a wider pad, which is why the Stratus appeals to me. I have a 20" BA and like it fine, except I don't have enough room to situate my separated shoulder properly. The Stratus looks like it will fill the bill.
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Posted by: Puckster
Posted on: Mar 9th, 2012 at 2:56am
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portage dog wrote on Mar 7 th, 2012 at 2:00am: ...No experience with the Stratus, but going with REI's rep for quality gear,... Really? I thought REI had become an upscale suburban clothing store. Most of the REI store I used to go to sells clothes...kiddie clothes, yuppie "outdoor" clothes... I went to buy a paddle there a few years ago, and they had a total of two paddles. Two!!! Unbelievable. I gave up and now go to a store that actually caters to outdoor activities with gear, and with staff who know what they're talking about! prouboy
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Posted by: portage dog
Posted on: Mar 8th, 2012 at 2:44am
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According to the REI site, specs on the pads show some minor differences, notably the insulating R value - 3.0 for the REI pad and 4.1 for both BA pads. While physically lager the Q core packs on inch larger 5x9 rolled (4x8 for the standard) it does come in lighter at 21 oz. vs 24 oz for the standard BA pad. The REI Stratus is 20 oz. - perhaps less Primaloft isulation and thus the lower R value?
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Posted by: portage dog
Posted on: Mar 7th, 2012 at 2:00am
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No experience with the Stratus, but going with REI's rep for quality gear, would expect it is every bit as good as the BA. I believe it's a new piece - haven't see it prior to your post. Two differences I could see - $15 cheaper for the 'standard' pad and the larger outer tubes to hopefully keep you from rolling off. Of course, if you have a BA bag and it's pad sleeve, that's no concern.
Have you seen the new BA Insulated Q core? It's 3.5 inches thick. Costs a bit more, but an added inch of comfy goodness! I may have to trade in my current BA!
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Posted by: jeroldharter
Posted on: Mar 6th, 2012 at 3:40am
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Looks like it is a knockoff. Why not get a BA? I have the BA and it is very good quality.
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Posted by: Gavia
Posted on: Feb 29th, 2012 at 4:51am
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Does anyone have any experience with REI's Stratus insulated air pad? I'm thinking of getting the 25x78 version and am wondering how well it holds up, especially compared to the Big Agnes standard air mattress.
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