Here is how these two sleeping pads compare on the numbers. Both are solid; the right one depends on the specs you care about most.
| Big Agnes Divide Insulated | REI Co-op Traverse Insulated Air Pad | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 79✓ | 76 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.0 R | 4.3 R✓ |
| Weight | 23.0 oz | 21.0 oz✓ |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.61 R/100g | 0.72 R/100g✓ |
| Packed size | 2.57 L✓ | 4.65 L |
| Thickness | 3.3 in | 3.5 in✓ |
| Durability | 67 /100 | n/s |
| Price | $130✓ | $139 |
| Features | 3Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included✓ | 2Pump sack included, Repair kit included |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Divide Insulated in blue, Traverse Insulated Air Pad 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 against the REI Co-op Traverse Insulated Air Pad is a study in priorities. The Divide Insulated wins on packability and price, and the Traverse Insulated Air Pad pushes back on warmth and low weight.
The Divide Insulated is more packable (2.6 L vs 4.6 L) and $9 cheaper. The Traverse Insulated Air Pad is warmer (R 4.3 vs R 4), 2 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Divide Insulated leads 79 to 76.
Pick the Divide Insulated if you care most about packability and price, which makes it the better call for saving space in your pack. Pick the Traverse Insulated Air Pad if warmth and low weight matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The REI Co-op Traverse Insulated Air Pad. It is warmer (R 4.3 vs R 4) than the Divide Insulated.
The REI Co-op Traverse Insulated Air Pad. It is 2 oz lighter than the Divide Insulated.
The Big Agnes Divide Insulated, 79 to 76 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 Traverse Insulated Air Pad for warmth. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.