A close look at two sleeping pads buyers cross-shop. The Flash Insulated Air leans on low weight while the Divide Insulated answers with warmth, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air | Big Agnes Divide Insulated | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 83✓ | 79 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 3.7 R | 4.0 R✓ |
| Weight | 15.0 oz✓ | 23.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.87 R/100g✓ | 0.61 R/100g |
| Packed size | 1.97 L✓ | 2.57 L |
| Thickness | 2.0 in | 3.3 in✓ |
| Durability | 30 /100 | 67 /100✓ |
| Price | $99.95✓ | $130 |
| Features | 1Two-way valve | 3Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included✓ |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | Mummy | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Flash Insulated Air in blue, Divide Insulated 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 REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air next to the Big Agnes Divide Insulated and the trade-offs are clear. The Flash Insulated Air wins on low weight and warmth-to-weight, and the Divide Insulated pushes back on warmth and cushion.
The Flash Insulated Air is 8 oz lighter, stronger on warmth-to-weight, and more packable (2 L vs 2.6 L). The Divide Insulated is warmer (R 4 vs R 3.7), thicker for more cushion, and more durable. On the default GearScore the Flash Insulated Air leads 83 to 79.
Pick the Flash Insulated Air if you care most about low weight and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Divide Insulated if warmth and cushion matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air. It is 8 oz lighter than the Divide Insulated.
The Big Agnes Divide Insulated. It is warmer (R 4 vs R 3.7) than the Flash Insulated Air.
The REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air, 83 to 79 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Flash Insulated Air for low weight, or the Divide Insulated for warmth. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.