We have been really happy with our Klymit Double V for years, but this comment section is making me wonder about this mega mat thing!? Has anyone used both and can compare?
We're camping in Colorado, two kids and one adult, we're all narrow. We've been using a Klymit double v (insulated) with a Big Agnes Dream Island double wide. Staying warm is a real consideration, and I don't think a quilt would work for us. I know there's a lot of hate for Klymit, but it has served us well, and we all find it very comfortable. But now, it is dead (after 10 years or so) and we need a new one. Should we continue with what we know works (even though it weighs 3.3 pounds) or try some mash-up of foam pads, which would be much lighter but maybe less comfortable? I will be the one on the crack (we would have to put two pads together), and I'm afraid that will be a nightmare. Thoughts? Thank you!!
The Exped pads are far and away the best. Comfortable, quiet, reasonable weights, and has two separate air chambers so one person moving doesn't disturb the other too much. They are not rectangular though, so if that's a hard requirement, they might not work.
Pads I've tried
* Exped Dura 5r Duo Medium (current go to car camping/winter double pad, heavy though)
* Exped Ultra 3r Duo Medium (current go to backpacking double pad)
* Exped Synmat Hyperlite Duo Medium (borrowed to try out before getting other Exped pads)
* Big Agnes Rapide SL (returned, too thick and felt unstable with two people, especially with one air chamber)
* Kylmit Double V insulated (sold, not very comfortable, not as warm as it should be, heavy)
List of pads I haven't
* Nemo has the Quesar, but it's quite heavy for the warmth and durability.
* BA has the Divide, but it's really heavy
* Paria has the Recharge DW which is heavy but has an rvalue of 4.7 and is cheap
Here's my standard recomendation for double pads:
The Exped pads are far and away the best. Comfortable, quiet, reasonable weights, and has two separate air chambers so one person moving doesn't disturb the other too much.
Pads I've tried
* Exped Dura 5r Duo Medium (current go to car camping/winter double pad, heavy though)
* Exped Ultra 3r Duo Medium (current go to backpacking double pad)
* Exped Synmat Hyperlite Duo Medium (borrowed to try out before getting other Exped pads)
* Big Agnes Rapide SL (returned, too thick and felt unstable with two people, especially with one air chamber)
* Kylmit Double V insulated (sold, not very comfortable, not as warm as it should be, heavy)
List of pads I haven't
* Nemo has the Quesar, but it's quite heavy for the warmth and durability.
* BA has the Divide, but it's really heavy
* Paria has the Recharge DW which is heavy but has an rvalue of 4.7 and is cheap
I concur. I had the same klymit that I use a twin duvet over with my dogs but it got a bit repairable tear after years of abuse) so I switch ed to the duo r1 for now but plan to get the 3 or 5 soon. Both are great pads
We use a Klymit double pad and then I buy a full size egg crate topper (2-3 inches thick) to put on top (you can cut it to fit a little closer to size if you need to). Then I buy a full size sheet to put on top to hold them together. We backpack, we have a rooftop tent, and we’ve owned many types of pads to sleep on and this is our favorite. I also have an extra in case people come to visit (we live near Yellowstone and the Tetons) and everyone we’ve ever camped with and used this setup loved it. You can cover up with whatever suits you but that pad combo is super comfy (to us). It’s also very cost effective as well. Amazon usually has the klymit pad on sale for $120 ish (the blue one) and then the topper I got was like $40 I think.
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Car camping comfort champ, but some side sleepers find it thin.
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