Insulated Static V Lite

Check 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.

I've also had a klymit static v LITE version I've used numerous occasions over the past half decade including backpacking trips. It's performed basically how id expect. what you see is pretty much what you get being and this kind of pad that is mostly air when set up isn't going to be magically very comfortable or extremely insulating like thicker foam. I like that for backpacking it doesn't take up much space and is lightweight and i can just throw it in my pack. And it's a lot better than nothing... it gets you off the ground at least which is way better than no pad at all when the ground is cold (i remember sleeping in a bag without any pad when i was younger and didn't know any better and freezing my ass off 😅). If I'm going to be in very cold temps (down to even 10-15°F) I've done alright with this kind of pad and a nice down sleeping bag and keeping wool base layers on while sleeping. I also use an old thermarest that i think is a bit more comfortable, but it doesn't pack as small. Just depends on what kind of camping I'm doing (how much hiking is involved) and the weather.

it may not be the most insulated type but i also find that ANYthing is so much better than no pad at all and sleeping in the cold hard ground. I learned that the hard way in my younger days 😅

to be fair the label is pretty confusing because it says it is a FOUR SEASON SLEEPING PAD, but then immediately underneath it says 1.9 ASTM F3340-18 which when i look at other sources would be on the edge of summer and 3 season at best. 🤔

I've also had a klymit static v LITE version I've used numerous occasions over the past half decade including backpacking trips. It's performed basically how id expect. what you see is pretty much what you get being and this kind of pad that is mostly air when set up isn't going to be magically very comfortable or extremely insulating like thicker foam. I like that for backpacking it doesn't take up much space and is lightweight and i can just throw it in my pack. And it's a lot better than nothing... it gets you off the ground at least which is way better than no pad at all when the ground is cold (i remember sleeping in a bag without any pad when i was younger and didn't know any better and freezing my ass off 😅). If I'm going to be in very cold temps (down to even 10-15°F) I've done alright with this kind of pad and a nice down sleeping bag and keeping wool base layers on while sleeping. I also use an old thermarest that i think is a bit more comfortable, but it doesn't pack as small. Just depends on what kind of camping I'm doing (how much hiking is involved) and the weather.

I don't really see the issue at all for spring summer fall camping if someone needs a pad and doesn't want to spend much. It gets you off the ground. spending 85 or 90 new as the retail price I can see why people might complain more but on clearance if you need a pad i don't think $30 is bad at all.

I 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.

My favorite is the klymit static-V pads, they make extra wide and doubles, insulated or not.

Did they change the valve? Both mine have twist valves.

For £50 you’re not going to get the same warmth as your old Ether, but you can get something comfy and reliable like the Klymit Static V If you want something easy to grab in-store go to a Decathlon and look at their Trek series pads which are pretty affordable too. [5 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads in 2025](https://alaskanarrows.com/5-best-ultralight-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking/) could help with others as well Cheers mate