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Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated vs Sea to Summit Spark SP I

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Sea to Summit Spark SP I is the lighter option — 143 g lighter than the Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sea to Summit Spark SP I
Weight 540 g · 0.540 kg · 1.19 lb 397 g · 0.397 kg · 0.88 lb
Brand Big Agnes Sea to Summit
Category Sleep System Sleep System
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated
540 g

Insulated air sleeping pad (regular) with 4.2 R-value, 3.25in thickness and quilted top baffles for stable, warm backcountry comfort.

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Sea to Summit Spark SP I
397 g

Ultralight 850-fill down sleeping bag rated to 25°C.

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Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated vs Sea to Summit Spark SP I: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Sea to Summit Spark SP I wins — at 397 g it is 143 g (26%) lighter than the Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated (540 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest sleep system page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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