Klymit

Insulated V Ultralite SL ™ Sleeping Pad

Klymit Insulated V Ultralite SL
™ Sleeping Pad

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconDabbaAUS
11 months ago

I have one of these because I'm a side sleeper and it's insulated too. It's comfortable to sleep on, but you need a good tent footprint to stop punctures. CCF would work well.  https://klymit.com/collections/insulated-sleeping-pads/products/insulated-ultralite-sl-sleeping-pad There are reviews of them on YouTube. 

Reddit IconCavalleria-rusticana
12 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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.

Reddit IconHloden
9 months ago

Lots of good suggestions in this thread, but many are on the pricier side for air mattresses. If you need a more budget option, consider the Klymit Static V, it's quite a bit cheaper, and for summer use I find it just fine for comfort as a side sleeper. Just stay away from their insulated pad.

9 months ago

There's nothing wrong with the pad itself, but Klymit's claims are what's off. Their stated vs ASTM measured R value was way off when it first came out, and I wouldn't trust it (as a Canadian, your climate may differ) as a 4 season pad.

Reddit IconIlovetheMP7
8 months ago

Any insulated Klymit that’s not a crazy color. Used and abused Static V going on its 9th year!

Reddit Icontoltecian
9 months ago

I was also going to recommend Klymit. Why avoid the insulated version? I've used one for nearly 10 years and have always been happy with it.

9 months ago

Ahh fair enough, thanks for clarifying. I'm also Canadian and have used it winter camping to about - 10 C but in conjunction with a Z lite. Shoulder seasons I've used it on its own to about zero and it's better than non insulated but I don't know enough to say it lives up to the claimed R value.

Reddit IconAlpineInquirer
8 months ago

Yes it's a matter of seeing what works for you. Personally - I am a side and stomach sleeper. Mummy type bags and narrow tiny pads suck. I used to use a Nemo bag with a sleeve to receive a Klymit V. This worked ok, but not great at all. I finally got fed up and too the extra weight. I now use a Big Agnes Rapide double wide and a Kelty Galactic down rectangular bag. Went on a trip last week and it was the best camping sleep I ever had.

Reddit IconFS_Slacker
10 months ago

My ass is always hitting the ground with the Klymit V. I bought one on their clearance sale and I wouldn’t even use it for summer.

Reddit Iconidrawinmargins
6 months ago

I put a pad in between my 2nd layer in my ridge runner and it helps lay better and is more comfortable to me. A pad just in the hammock doesnt work well because it slides around. I also use a UC too. Also i had a klymint V and it kinda sucks. Not comfortable on the ground and the R value is like 1 or something so summer camping only.

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