Big Agnes announced that it has won Backpacker Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award for best new product of 2004. The Editor’s Choice Award is widely considered to be the most prestigious honor in the outdoor industry, and the Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad is one of 17 innovative products to make the 2004 winner’s list.

“We are thrilled that the Insulated Air Core Pad was recognized by Backpacker as one of the best products of 2004,” said Bill Gamber, co-owner of Big Agnes. Just four years old, Big Agnes has fast become a leader in producing technical, comfortable and affordable sleeping pads, bags and tents.