The Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated Sleeping Pad is an ultralight, insulated three-season backpacking air pad with an R-Value of 4.3, weighing just 14 oz and packing to 4 x 8 inches. Buy online today for $84.98 — a 57% discount off the $199.95 compare-at price, with coupon SAVE15 for more savings.
Noise and R-Value: What to Expect
Like most insulated air pads with reflective film layers, the Zoom UL has some crinkle sound when you shift. Sleepers report the R-Value 4.3 rating performs accurately, holding warmth on chilly three-season nights. Note that quieter nights come with use as the pad breaks in, and pairing with the TwisterCane Bio Foam pad boosts insulation on frozen ground.
Zoom UL vs Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft/NeoAir Class
Against comparable insulated ultralight pads, the Zoom UL wins on packed size and price: 14 oz, 4 x 8 inches rolled, and a lifetime warranty at $84.98 — often well under the cost of similar R-4+ pads.
Width and Side Sleepers
At 20 inches wide with 3.25-inch thickness and raised outer chambers, most side sleepers stay cradled on the pad. Wider sleepers may prefer adding width via a wider model, but the O-beam construction limits roll-off.
Specifications
- R-Value: 4.3 (two layers of heat-reflective film)
- Weight: 14 oz (20 x 72-inch size)
- Packed size: 4 x 8 inches
- Thickness: 3.25 inches with 3.5-inch outer chambers
- Fabric: GRS-certified post-consumer recycled nylon ripstop, aviation-grade TPU lamination
- Valve: Single-port dual-function for fast inflation and micro adjustments
- Included: Inflation sack, storage sack, replacement valve seal, 3M repair patches, lifetime warranty
Preventing Crinkle Noise
Inflate slightly softer to reduce fabric tension, sleep on a sleeping bag or quilt with a softer face fabric, and allow a few nights of break-in to minimize crinkling.
Price and Deal Value
Save $114.97 — 57% off $199.95. Coupon SAVE15 adds 15% off; orders over $45.00 ship free.
