Jim J Solo wrote on Oct 16^th, 2010 at 4:01pm:

Plus any comments about the Big Agnes pads.

I have the insulated air core pad that I bought in May.  Also have a cheap BA bag that I got last month.

The pad, which I've used a borrowed one a couple times before buying, is the most comfortable one I've ever used.  Warm, cushy.  I roll around and my hips never touched ground.  That is until it sprung a leak last week.  Only used 7 nights before it started leaking.  I hope I just got a bad one & expect a full replacement.  I heard one other person complain that they had 2 leak on them.  Something about bad design around the area where the valve & bag connect.

Having said that, after sleeping in the full BA system I really like it.  Since I roll around it was always a problem with the bag getting twisted and having my face in the head.  Not a problem with the BA system.

One odd thing about the system is you can't sit up in your bag once you have the pad inserted.  This required a minor adjustetment in my bedtime bivvy-sack yoga.

My only advice is to try before you buy.  Get both of you in the bag and see how it goes.  It may be cozy & romantic for the cozy & romantic moments.  If your partner or you ever get frustrated at the other hogging the bed, this isn't going to help.