A close look at two sleeping pads buyers cross-shop. The Divide Insulated leans on warmth while the ProLite Apex answers with low weight, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Big Agnes Divide Insulated | Therm-a-Rest ProLite Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 79✓ | 77 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.0 R✓ | 3.8 R |
| Weight | 23.0 oz | 22.0 oz✓ |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.61 R/100g✓ | 0.61 R/100g |
| Packed size | 2.57 L✓ | 6.56 L |
| Thickness | 3.3 in✓ | 2.0 in |
| Durability | 67 /100✓ | 52 /100 |
| Price | $130✓ | $135 |
| Features | 3Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included✓ | 1Two-way valve |
| Type | Inflatable | Self-inflating |
| Shape | Rectangular | Mummy |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Divide Insulated in blue, ProLite Apex 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.
Put the Big Agnes Divide Insulated next to the Therm-a-Rest ProLite Apex and the trade-offs are clear. The Divide Insulated wins on warmth and warmth-to-weight, and the ProLite Apex pushes back on low weight.
The Divide Insulated is warmer (R 4 vs R 3.8), stronger on warmth-to-weight, and more packable (2.6 L vs 6.6 L). The ProLite Apex is 1 oz lighter. On the default GearScore the Divide Insulated leads 79 to 77.
Pick the Divide Insulated if you care most about warmth and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for colder nights and shoulder-season trips. Pick the ProLite Apex if low weight matter more to you, or you are focused on counting grams on long miles.
The Big Agnes Divide Insulated. It is warmer (R 4 vs R 3.8) than the ProLite Apex.
The Therm-a-Rest ProLite Apex. It is 1 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 warmth, or the ProLite Apex for low weight. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.