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Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated vs Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft

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

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Spec Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft
Weight 540 g · 0.540 kg · 1.19 lb 717 g · 0.717 kg · 1.58 lb
Brand Big Agnes Therm-a-Rest
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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Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft
717 g

Plush 10cm-thick insulated air pad with R-value 4.7, designed for car-camping-level comfort at a backpackable weight.

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Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated vs Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft: which should you buy?

The listed weights alone are not enough to choose between these products. Confirm the size, included parts and weight basis against each source; choose equipment for the function and fit you need.

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