Two sleeping pads worth lining up side by side. Both are solid; the right one depends on the specs you care about most.
| Big Agnes Divide Insulated | NEMO Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 79✓ | 77 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.0 R | 4.2 R✓ |
| Weight | 23.0 oz | 21.0 oz✓ |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.61 R/100g | 0.71 R/100g✓ |
| Packed size | 2.57 L✓ | 5.43 L |
| Thickness | 3.3 in✓ | 2.0 in |
| Durability | 67 /100✓ | 12 /100 |
| Price | $130✓ | $140 |
| Features | 3Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included✓ | 1Repair kit included |
| Type | Inflatable | Self-inflating |
| Shape | Rectangular | Mummy |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Divide Insulated in blue, Flyer in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the rating for the Overall use-case (0 to 100). Pick another above to re-score. Prices are current MSRP.
The Big Agnes Divide Insulated and NEMO Flyer take different routes to the same job. The Divide Insulated wins on packability and cushion, and the Flyer pushes back on warmth and low weight.
The Divide Insulated is more packable (2.6 L vs 5.4 L), thicker for more cushion, and more durable. The Flyer is warmer (R 4.2 vs R 4), 2 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Divide Insulated leads 79 to 77.
Pick the Divide Insulated if you care most about packability and cushion, which makes it the better call for saving space in your pack. Pick the Flyer if warmth and low weight matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The NEMO Flyer. It is warmer (R 4.2 vs R 4) than the Divide Insulated.
The NEMO Flyer. It is 2 oz lighter than the Divide Insulated.
The Big Agnes Divide Insulated, 79 to 77 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Divide Insulated for packability, or the Flyer for warmth. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.