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Klymit - Static V
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"Impossible to beat in terms of packed size"
"Very light and small packaging."
"I use it for bikepacking or solo backpacking. ... And they’re smaller than a Nalgene!"
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"Impossible to beat in terms of packed size"
"Very light and small packaging."
"I use it for bikepacking or solo backpacking. ... And they’re smaller than a Nalgene!"
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"Ours has lasted 7 years and is still going strong."
"I've done this for years and never felt the need for a $200 + sleep mat."
"We bought some Klymit Static V camp pads about 8 years ago and they have held up well."
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"I've done this for years and never felt the need for a $200 + sleep mat."
"I’ve had good luck with Klymit Static V pads. ... inexpensive and works."
"Super light and cost effective."
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"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"
"Second pad was a Klymit with an allegedly good r rating, same air cell style shown in the photo you attached. Did three days at 8000 feet in early March in Southwest Utah, froze my absolute ass off. ... I had Bought a 15 degree Big Agnes bad to match my fancy new Klymit pad in an attempt to avoid being cold again. was in a two person ultralight tent less than a foot away from one of my companions, and still woke up COLD. I'm talking laying in your bag scared to move and hit a cold spot, praying for the sun to rise, dreading going to sleep the following night cold"
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"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"
"Second pad was a Klymit with an allegedly good r rating, same air cell style shown in the photo you attached. Did three days at 8000 feet in early March in Southwest Utah, froze my absolute ass off. ... I had Bought a 15 degree Big Agnes bad to match my fancy new Klymit pad in an attempt to avoid being cold again. was in a two person ultralight tent less than a foot away from one of my companions, and still woke up COLD. I'm talking laying in your bag scared to move and hit a cold spot, praying for the sun to rise, dreading going to sleep the following night cold"
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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."
"always deflated at night"
"Biggest downside is it pops really easy if you (or someone trying to find the bathroom in the dark) step on it."
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"My ass is always hitting the ground with the Klymit V."
"I have a bad back and I’m a side sleeper. I typically get 3-4 hours of sleeping on the trail. I’ve tried both the MSR neoair xlite and xtherm, Nemo tensor all season, Big Agnes Rapide and the klymit static V."
"I have a klymit static V, and have never once slept well on it (2 trips)."
Mammoth-Analysis-540 1.0I have tried many sleeping pads and have never had a problem sleeping on any of them. I have a Klymit Inertia X Frame pad that works great because it’s designed to go inside the sleeping bag. Love the fact that I never roll off in the middle of the night and is less likely to get punctured. It weighs 19oz. Will also add that I did a bikepacking trip in Canyonlands and had no trouble with my $69 Klymit. Meanwhile my brother’s brand new $250 Thermarest leaked air every night of the trip so he basically slept on the ground.
PlantPoweredOkie 1.0I’ve got a regular and an insulated Klymit. Love them both and have used both for over 10 years. My thermal works just fine for me - even used it with a hammock rather than an underquilt.
prozach37 0.8I use a cheaper blow-up Klymit with some reflectix r21 over the top. Super light and cost effective. My blow-up pillow has an elastic strap, which i use to keep them together at the head, and at the toe, I just use a piece of paracord. I've done this for years and never felt the need for a $200 + sleep mat.
I have a $39 Klymit I've been using for years. Thermorest z lite under that and reflectix under my bag when it gets real cold.
ThePracticalDad 0.7As a side sleeper the Klymit Static V was a game changer that got me back into camping. Pro tip: inflate fully. Then when you go to bed. Deflate until it’s comfy.
I have the insulated version and I’m pretty happy with it. Down to 40F I’ve never felt any cold thru it.
My Klymit Static V wide was a game changer for me. I had quit camping. (.side sleeper, hate cold ground) Half inflated it’s warm, holds me in place, and packs small.
copperisblue 0.5We have a klymit double insulated ultra- light static v, which may have only been offered in mass drop. I think the static v is rather divisive, but it has worked really well for us.
Agerak 0.5Ahh ok then yea low or no R-value would be fine in those cases. Klymit also makes a good lightweight low R-value pad, it's what I used in Texas and worked quite well in warmer weather. Not as heavy or thick as the one you linked, but much lighter and packs down smaller. Great if you're backpacking but there are better options if car camping imo. Exped Ultra 1R is also a good pad, the more insulated 3 and 5 are also popular for colder temps. I've used the Dura versions which are a heavier/more insulated version and it was comfortable. I've also heard good things about Nemo Tensor but have no experience with it.
oOorolo 0.5I went this exact route also. But just with an uninsulated static V for 2 years. OP if you're on a if you're on a strict budget, the regular static V is $90 at Canadian Tire, $80 on Altitude Sports (online only, out of quebec, but they are reputable and I use them often). If you have some flexibility, Altitude Sports has the static V insulated for $127 right now. If you camp primarily between June and early September, the regular static is all you need. Insulated would be much more comfortable outside of that range, but I did find the static to be fine in colder conditions as long as an appropriate bag was used. They way they're designed lets the bag stay a little bit loftier under you, as opposed to a flat pad that fully compresses your bag under you. Do not get the static V lightweight if you're worried about leakage. It's a much thinner material on top than the regular statics and I believe the dimensions are a tad smaller.
Ericdrinksthebeer 0.4If it's not cold, you can save space and weight with an uninsulated inflatable. I have a klymit inflatable that took me across Scotland. I used a z-lite on top of it for cold nights since that is negligible weight and can be stored externally. But my real answer is a hammock.
802Brad 0.4I've been using the Klymit Static V for about 5 years (summer only) and while I find it comfortable and the weight/pack-ability it great, I think I'm going to replace it with a Nemo Tensor All Season.
Alaskanarrowusa 0.4For £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