Klymit Static V Lightweight Sleeping Pad

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The special design of the lateral chambers minimizes air movement and provides stabilization during weight shifts during sleep, resulting in a central restful sleeping position. This pad packs down to the size of a 1L Nalgene, is lightweight (18oz if I remember) and is great for the backpacker who wants comfort without the huge foam pad! For one, it’s the most comfortable sleeping pad I’ve used, providing plenty of cushion and stability. The body-mapped shape and V chamber design combine to maintain comfort and minimize air movement that can impact insulation. I could feel the cold coming through, so to use in really cold weather would require a reflector of some kind to block the cold transfer.

In this review, I will discuss our experiences concerning comfort, stability, pressure points, and other features, like how long it takes to blow up the pad, and how easy it is to roll up. In between treks, she studies electrical engineering and goes free-diving with dolphins near her Hawaii home. I have used this gear for around a year now, on 12 separate car camping trips and one backpacking trip. Temperatures were in the 50’s, and I wasn’t ever cold, which I have been with other pads in similar conditions.

That said, I used this pad at 8,500 feet on a 40-degree night without any insulation and just my sleeping bag for warmth. Our house brands, Intents Outdoors and Orson, are designed and tested in New Zealand, backed by local knowledge and support. Review Policy: We do not accept payments or gifts from brands and vendors, and strive to provide unbiased, independent advice. If you plan on camping in cold weather and need a comfortable and reliable sleeping pad, we think you should check out the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT.

The previous generation of the Static V2 was equipped with the classic screw valve seen on sleeping pads from a bygone age. Since then, the brand has continually developed a range of precision engineered sleeping mats, all designed to help you sleep outside.Registration only takes effect after receipt of my confirmation; it is possible to unsubscribe at any time. Unlike traditional pads that flatten the sleeping bag’s fill, the deep welds allow your sleeping bag to fully loft into the pockets and improve overall thermal comfort. I purchased the Klymit Inertia O Zone sleeping pad to use on top of a Therm-a-rest Z-Lite Sol closed cell foam sleeping mat. The higher the R-value, the warmer the sleeping pad will be, as this what measures its capacity to “resist” (hence the “R”) heat flow. Klymit makes a number of different versions of this sleeping pad — all them have the V-shaped baffles, a twist and pull valve, and are wider than normal pads.