Klymit - Insulated Static V Lite
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2025 Scoring
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"its price point is perfect"
"Static V is incredible for the price."
"It's the least costly for a pad with stats like that."
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"The fabrics are quite tough, we bring our dog into the tent and he hasn't managed to puncture any yet."
"My insulated static V has been a trooper going on 3 years though."
"I slept on my static v comfortably every night for a year ... 365+ nights sleep and I still have it."
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"I ’m a side sleeper and I find it to be comfortable."
"as a side sleeper I've found it to be quite decent. ... The construction (the "V"s) results in less contact between my body and the pad, so I get less often sore spots."
"I feel it's very comfortable compared to foam style rolls"
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"packs down to nothing compared to bulky rolls."
"Tiny volume for each."
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"I patched it back up with the included patches and it's been fine."
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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."
"What kills me about Klymit is that they know their R value is low. But instead of updating or adjusting their design (which it doesn’t appear that they’ve done in years) they still advertise their mere up R value, I guess hoping most customers won’t understand ASTM testing. ... I’m just surprised they haven’t done anything in these past few years to produce a warm pad. ... In just surprised there are people, even in this thread so many years after Klymit got their pads officially tested, that are still quoting Klymit’s made up R value of 4.4 for the their insulated pads. How many years has it been now? 1.9 ASTM tested R value. Nowhere close to 4.4."
"Just make sure whatever you buy is actually ASTM tested for the R-value. So avoid Klymit for example. ... If it’s not ASTM tested, they can make up any number they want to. ... It’s night and day between my Nemo Tensor all-season and my Klymit Static-V Insulated"
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"I’m a side sleeper and wake up with hip and shoulder pain with the Klymit unless I use a cut down CCF pad under it."
"The Trekologys are much more comfortable. ... Way more comfy."
"I think I’ve determined that I need an open cell/self inflating style pad to prevent hip pain on the ground."
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"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."
"inspite of the fabrics being tough over found these pads all develop slow leaks after ~3 years and I'll be buggered if I can find them. ... They lose about 50% of the their air over 4-5 hours so you find yourself touching ground in the middle of the night and having to pump a few breaths of air into it."
"isn’t very durable (valve on mine failed, the company did offer to replace the pad though)"
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"I’m a side sleeper and wake up with hip and shoulder pain with the Klymit unless I use a cut down CCF pad under it."
"I think I’ve determined that I need an open cell/self inflating style pad to prevent hip pain on the ground."
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"The first generation pads we have are translucent and they get mold inside from the humidity in your breath."
"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."
Klymic V lite/ul insulated has a 4.4 r value, between 16-20oz. It's the least costly for a pad with stats like that. I had one for about five years that I used extensively, including through the length of California on the Pacific Crest Trail. I chopped the bottom 2' off and sealed it with an iron, and only ever had a problem with leaks at the end of its life. The downside, unless they've changed it since I had it, is the valve, which you have to blow into. The inflate-sack style is nice.
r/Ultralight • Most packable sleeping pad >3 R-value in 2025? ->I love my Klymit Static V insulated
r/camping • Backpacking Sleeping Pad Recs ->Just make sure whatever you buy is actually ASTM tested for the R-value. So avoid Klymit for example. If it’s not ASTM tested, they can make up any number they want to. It’s night and day between my Nemo Tensor all-season and my Klymit Static-V Insulated
r/camping • Can't find a good sleeping pad ->I 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/)
r/bikepacking • Overwhelmed sleeping pad purchase ->Glad you had success with it! I was super hyped about it from all the accounts of its comfort. Right now my “light” ground sleeping loadout is a klymit insulated paired with Nemo switchback (most comfortable combo I’ve found outside of self inflating) with tarp and bivvy. If I’m going less than 8 miles for an overnight and either the weather is extreme winter or I have a camping partner I haul my stupidly heavy mondo king pad and split the weight of the 3 man tent between us. Been leaning towards just going fully back to my hammmock but I think I’ve determined that I need an open cell/self inflating style pad to prevent hip pain on the ground.
r/Ultralight • UL comfortable sleeping pad for side sleepers? ->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. Big Agnes pads are leagues better and have excellent customer service if you have a failure. They replaced my broken pad no questions asked, no shipping costs.
r/canoecamping • Sleeping pad recommendations? ->That's not to say they aren't a good affordable option if you're camping in hot weather, but just stay clear of the insulated claims.
r/canoecamping • Sleeping pad recommendations? ->I tried Klymit and had the same problem. Get a Thermarest Neoair Xtherm or Xlite. I’ve used an Xlite for 4 years with no leaks.
r/CampingGear • Sleeping Pad for 15°F ->Static V Luxe >> Static V in terms of comfort if the dimensions work for your setup. I can't speak to durability yet as I've only had both for 1 season. What I can say is that it inflates a good amount and is designed to kind of hug you as you lay on it which adds to the comfort.
r/CampingGear • Need a better sleeping pad. Any suggestions? ->Msr hubba 1 person and an inflatable klymit pad. Tiny volume for each.
r/bikepacking • Suggestions for smaller tent and pad? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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