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The Hinman is a self-inflating, high-density foam-core cold-weather pad with a two-way adjustable valve that makes inflation, deflation, and micro-adjustments easier than ever. The soft, stretch-fabric top provides a cushioned yet very durable sleeping surface. With options for cushioned thickness up to 4" / 10cm, these pads are a great choice when seeking durability and supreme insulation in colder temps. For maximum insulation in cold weather we recommend pairing with a closed cell foam pad.
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Big Agnes undersells this product hard. It has a cleverly engineered valve system, allowing you top it off after it has self-inflated, and then you can flip the valve around to push all the air out without you having to worry about it self inflating after you get off of it. Genius. We will see how long it lasts, since the seals are like tupperware tops - they are tight, but maybe time will cause the materials to stretch and become less tight and leak prone - low risk though, especially with BAs level of support. They undersell the warmth on this pad - the advertised R-value on the site is for the thinner pads. The 4" pad is similar in warmth to other products on the market which are more expensive (Exped MegaMat Duo). I slept at home on this pad just to get a feeling for how it felt: much quieter and comfortable than my Q-Core SL or my uninsulated AXL, which I use for backpacking. I bought this primarily for car-camping with my family - my 1 year old fell asleep on it and just stayed there all night, and this was at a time in his life when he was waking up every few hours. It is comfy. It packs up more compactly than the queen size Aerobed it is replacing, it is lighter, and warmer. All good things. It will fit well in the back of my F-150 bed when I get it.
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Comfortable and light. 4" is a lot of loft. 1 star off for no longer coming with a carrying sack or pump sack and another knock for tapered edge instead of straight or slightly raised. Got it with a coupon so solid purchase for the price. Full retail other options would be better
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Great product
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Give it time to fully open and inflate at home before you use it the first time, and always give it as much time as you can to inflate at each camp.
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We married this up to a Sleepy Bear double wide bag by Big Agnes. Awesome pad. Nice feel. Relatively low profile when rolled up considering it's a 50" wide pad. Love it.
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Love it. Like sleeping on air
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Awesome pad until it comes to packing up. The deflation valves kept allowing air back in and I was unable to get it packed down to a reasonable size.
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I bought the Hinman XL and only enjoyed it twice before finding myself resting directly on the 3rd campout after a leak deflated it entirely. Never once did I have anything less than 3 layers between Hinman and the ground and my tent had not rip/tear/anything. This product is extremely fragile and should not be relied upon. Big Agnes seems to be in love with their own products but I don't see why.
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I use it for camping in the bed of my truck. Its borderline too thin, but comfortable. I paired it with a Diamond Park 30 bag, and in temperatures down to 38* had no want for warmth. It is a great combo. For warmer weather I might get one of the less warm thicker pads, but im very happy with this setup.
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I winter camp a few times a year, and had some bad experiences with air chamber pads -- slow leaks leaving me on the ground in sub-zero temps. I've loved this pad - it's more comfortable, more durable, and has better insulation than any of the air chamber pad's I've had (3? 4?) Not very heavy, either. The only downside is that, due to the size, I have to keep it on the outside of my pack, so I worry I'll snag it on a branch at some point. No issues yet though!
