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Klymit - Insulated Static V Lite
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"Used and abused Static V going on its 9th year!"
"Ours has lasted 7 years and is still going strong."
"20-30 trips later and it’s still my GO TO."
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"I use it for bikepacking or solo backpacking. ... And they’re smaller than a Nalgene!"
"I’m a big fan of the Klymit sleeping pads because they shrink down to a very small bag."
"I did like the size of the Klymit, it hardly takes up any room."
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"Klymit is known to completely bullshit their R-value ratings. ... They had an insulated pad rated at 4.4 that they later (had to?) revise to 1.9. ... I personally wouldn't trust them. ... just stay clear of the insulated claims."
"Klymit straight up lies about R values. ... Their advertised R values are not ASTM rated values. You have to look buried in their specifications to find the ASTM value."
"i also bought a klymit pad and froze ... their R value is completely fabricated"
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"My ass is always hitting the ground with the Klymit V."
"I wouldnt get the klymit at all."
"With a thickness of 2.5", the Klymit Static V Insulated is uncomfortable for side-sleepers"
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"My ass is always hitting the ground with the Klymit V."
"I wouldnt get the klymit at all."
"With a thickness of 2.5", the Klymit Static V Insulated is uncomfortable for side-sleepers"
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"of the two I bought both of them wouldn’t hold air in them. It’s the valve system they use, it leaks air."
"I somehow managed to poke a hole through both sides including the tyvek ground cover and tent. ... Shit happens when you sleep on the ground. ... I consider these things to be consumable and assume I'll have to replace for whatever reason. ... They're just glorified pool floats."
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"Also you use your breath to inflate them and I suspect they get pretty icky eventually. ... I try to air mine out whenever possible in the sun hoping that keeps the air chamber somewhat disinfected."
BillyRubenJoeBob 1.0I’ve had good luck with the Klymit pads. I use the insulated static v lite pads. The insulation helps but calculating an R value is a bit problematic because the waffle pattern allows the sleeping bag underneath you to contribute to the warmth of the sleep system. I got refurbished pads off eBay. The valves have been reliable and I haven’t felt cold easily into the high 30s using a conventional sleeping bag. I will use a lightweight quilt with those pads into the low 50s.
happy_camper69 1.0Check out Klymit’s lineup of pads. I’ve been moderately happy with mine. You might also look into hammock camping. By far the most comfortable I’ve ever been sleeping outside.
Do they? I hadn’t heard that. I’ve had my static v lite insulated pad for several years and have easily camped on 30 degree weather without issue so maybe the quality has deteriorated since then.
1bourbon1scotch1bier 0.2I love my Klymit Static V insulated
crevasse2 0.2I have a Klymit Static V Insulated (4.4 r value) I used on the GDMBR in 2023. I somehow managed to poke a hole through both sides including the tyvek ground cover and tent. Shit happens when you sleep on the ground. I patched it back up with the included patches and it's been fine. I consider these things to be consumable and assume I'll have to replace for whatever reason. They're just glorified pool floats. Also you use your breath to inflate them and I suspect they get pretty icky eventually. I try to air mine out whenever possible in the sun hoping that keeps the air chamber somewhat disinfected. I bought mine discounted at Sierra. Not showing online at the moment but might be in stores or this one looks like it's the same thing under a different sister brand (same copy on tag). I need to get one for wifey and I'll probably get this one. [https://www.sierra.com/peak-slumber-air-sleeping-pad-insulated\~p\~3jwyf/](https://www.sierra.com/peak-slumber-air-sleeping-pad-insulated~p~3jwyf/)
danmanwick 0.2+1 for mec reactor (my solo, 5 years old) or klymit static insulated (double, for doubling, 3 years old) and aquaseal uv for field repairs and aquaseal seam grip for reinforcing the repair at home
derch1981 0.2I would maybe start with better insulation below, I know that pad says r4.4 which should be good in that range but klymit pads are usually not that warm partially for their pattern.
GroveGuy33133 0.2Dunno about Ampex but can say how easy my warranty experience was when I had a leak at the valve of my Klymit Insulated static V. Sent a pic of the valve bubbling underwater, and of my receipt. They sent me a replacement, free, no return of faulty item needed. I’d gotten about 20 nights of use before the leak, and have had at least 30 on the new one for teenager weekend sleepovers on my son’s cot. It is pretty comfy for me even as an older side-sleeper on top of a canvas cot.
krogers613 0.2Klymit static V insulated with an accordion sleeping bad under has worked for numerous backcountry hunting trips for me
leknek 0.2Best budget pad imo is the Kylmit static V insulated. Good r value and decently comfy. I used mine for years before finally upgrading to a tensor $$$
lonewolfdreams 0.2Klymit has been my go to for years. I have bought several. They are quite durable and have a lifetime warranty so they will fix or replace for free. I have gotten more replacements than I have bought but that is with hundreds of nights in the desert with lots of pointy things to make pinholes. https://klymit.com/products/insulated-static-v-sleeping-pad?srsltid=AfmBOop-EU9a5U8OuKKNUEP7AfUpkvbNNfYe6AIp7YtR1I0jxueDvLkA