Klymit - Insulated Static V Luxe

Klymit Static V Luxe. I have the insulated version, and it's amazing - wide, very comfortable and warm!

I have the big version of this and 2 regular versions. I find them super comfy, but nearly impossible to patch when they get punctured. They puncture fairly easily.

I had a Klymit Luxe insulated pad for 4-5 years and the side rails are a nice touch if you are someone who feels that they are always rolling off pads. The design works really well with a mummy bag as the hollows in the pad fill with your bag insulation. This summer I needed something new as the Klymit was losing air and I wanted to try a quilt in warmer weather. I got the MEC Vectair 4S in a mummy shape (4S was more insulation than I needed, but it was available and on sale and will be welcome in the Rockies). The combination of quilt and the new pad was amazing. Slept better than I have in years in a tent. I think a part of it was the 4S pad was so thick I could run it a little softer without bottoming out, even sleeping on my side. The quilt gave me a lot of room to move and was good for 5-10 C range it saw this summer.

Used a high end Klymit and a £15 temu/Alibaba job in the past year. Both pretty good

I’ve had Klymit’s Static V-Lux and the double version of it for years. Have at least a hundred nights on the V-Lux and love Klymit’s gear. I picked this up by chance this year at a Walmart for $25. I took it with me on my week long jaunt of the PCT. It popped the 2nd night and left me on the ground for 2 more nights. I just tossed it as soon as I got off trail.

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.

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.

I have a Klymit Static V Luxe air pad and a Thermarest Luxury Map XL self inflating. I don’t backpack so space/weight are not an issue. The Thermarest is way more comfortable, not to mention warmer because of the high R value.

I love my Klymit Static V insulated

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

There’s an Insulated version of this pad- usually comes in an orange color. R value 4.4. I got it on sale for $50 a few years ago and have had several great nights sleep with it. Check for sales.

Difference seems minuscule for a version marketed as “insulated!”

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/)

I've owned 3 trekology pads and all of them failed at the valve within a few months of use. My insulated static V has been a trooper going on 3 years though. My son recently bought a Nemo Tensor extreme and I'm definitely upgrading to that once my Klymit gives up the ghost.

You should be able to find the insulated version of this pad at a cheaper price. Thats a good pad. I’m a side sleeper and I find it to be comfortable.

I have the insulated version of this pad. Its a good balance of comfort and weight imo.

Love it myself. Have had the insulated static V for nearly a decade. The insulated is far better than the standard with an R=4.3 (I think). I feel it's very comfortable compared to foam style rolls and packs down to nothing compared to bulky rolls.

Well huh. Still haven't had an issue with it camping in the mountains of CO for years. I dunno if the original V2s were better or something? 🤷‍♂️ its certainly considerably heavier than the standard. 6-8oz i think

Good pad. Honestly though it seems like the more the fancy the pad the more it leaks/is prone to leaks. I mean there is a joke that a $300 pad can be defeated by a pine needle. I'm pretty happy with my klymit static v insulated. Not the lightest pad or likely the warmest. But so far, including bike packing and backpacking with my dog it's holding up fine for 4 years and dozens of nights. I have a thermarest pro-lite 4 I've had for almost 20 years that I prefer for backpacking so it doesn't see a ton of use for that. But I do take my dog Bike packing and it's holding up great.

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.

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.

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.

My whole family has been using different version of these for the past few years, albeit always the insulated ones. Most of our camping is in the Rockies and even in the summer the temps get down below 0 C at night, my personal experience with uninsulated pads is not great. Generally speaking these pads are comfortable and the rail system does a good job keeping you in place. I've found they work well with a standard mummy bag (I tried it with a quilt one night and wasn't super impressed though). The fabrics are quite tough, we bring our dog into the tent and he hasn't managed to puncture any yet. On the cons side, 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. I have a feeling it's the valves. We have 3 different generations of valve and so far it's only the newest "flip" valve that hasn't leaked. They can also be very noisy if you are an active sleeper. I recently started using an MEC Vectair 4S because it was on sale and I wanted something that would work better with a quilt. It's really comfortable, but it didn't have the rails to keep you on. I just inflate it a little less and it seems good for me. Only used it for a summer, but so far so good. One thing to note, get a pad that has a pump bag or pillow. The first generation pads we have are translucent and they get mold inside from the humidity in your breath. One of my Klymit pads has a pump bag and that is way better for reducing mold.

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.

I’d second the Naturehike pad. If OP is aiming for budget gear, might as well get something that performs. 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 don’t get it. Other companies have found ways to produce more budget friendly insulated pads. This company has such a massive foothold in the budget pad market - I’m just surprised they haven’t done anything in these past few years to produce a warm pad.

Love our klymit

Msr hubba 1 person and an inflatable klymit pad. Tiny volume for each.