Klymit - Static V Short Sleeping Pad

Klymits suck, but they're sooo durable. I have a 7-year-old StaticV short and want to replace it with something better, but the contrary thing just won't die. Doesn't matter now-- I'm one of those driven to a hammock because of orthopedic issues. The hammock is working for me.

That has not been my experience but obviously YMMV. I’ve had one for years that my kids have treated like a trampoline at times and has been used for trips of all sorts from scout camp to backyard to backcountry. Mine has been a tank and I was impressed enough that I got Static V Jrs for the littlest ones. Obviously you get what you pay for. It won’t make any “best of” lists and the insulation concerns are quite valid, but I haven’t found a more durable product (also much quieter than x-lite/uberlite/tensor) for the cost.

If 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.

Static V is incredible for the price. Due to my dog having some health concerns, I slept on my static v comfortably every night for a year, at about the 8 month mark it began to lose air so I topped it up every other night for an additional 4 months or so. 365+ nights sleep and I still have it.

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.

Love our klymit

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