Klymit

Static V Short Sleeping Pad

Klymit Static V Short Sleeping Pad

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Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Reddit IconNonplussed2
2 months ago

Same, I use uninsulated for trips that get well into the 40s. Great weight-cost-comfort ratio. I will never carry the insulated one again though. Way too heavy for that overinflated R value. Fine for car camping.

Reddit IconoOorolo
10 months ago

I 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.

Reddit Iconplexluthor
9 months ago

My neo air is noticably more comfortable than my static V, but neither of them is as comfortable as my bed at home, which in turn is not as comfortable as my hammock. I'm usually tired enough when backpacking to make it through the night on the neo air, but I try my best to camp somewhere with trees, so I can hang instead.

Reddit Iconreddsbywillie
8 months ago

Stacking generally works in really simple formulas. Using (2) R-2 pads stacked will get you about an R4 insulation, which would be great for this situation. I don’t know if you’re driving or backpacking or what, but you might consider an inflatable pad paired with your current pad. It’ll pack smaller, should be more comfortable, and since you don’t really need a high Rvalue air pad it wouldn’t need to be a huge budget investment. I generally don’t recommend pads from brands like Klymit due to their lower R values, but something like a Static V paired with the foam pad should be warm enough for above freezing and would be more comfortable and more packable.

Reddit IconZealousideal_Web_771
2 months ago

I have the uninsulated static V. Love how small it packs down but don’t buy expecting comfort.

Reddit IconEricdrinksthebeer
11 months ago

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.

Reddit Iconbikehikepunk
5 months ago

My car camp pad is an exped mega mat, wonderful. Saw a cheaper version at Scheels by Lightspeed? Dense foam with air and it holds well. For backpacking, I need lightweight and use a Klymit5, love it, but 3 nights on it I’m wanting a hotel.

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