Klymit Static V Lightweight Sleeping Pad

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Our 3-day backpacking trip took us into Desolation Wilderness, a protected alpine area near Lake Tahoe, where we camped at Dick’s Lake at 8,420 ft (2566 m) elevation. But it was in 2010, when Klymit’s Inertia X-frame sleeping pad was launched, that the outdoor industry really began to sit up and take notice. There are definitely cheaper pads out there, and there are pads that offer greater comfort or warmth. I never had any issues with falling off the pad and I had a lot of extra room, which equates to a better night’s sleep. That said, we only link to the gear we trust and never recommend services we don’t believe are up to scratch.

The Static V2 barely weighs a pound, yet offers ultimate comfort thanks to its V-shape body mapping technology. The higher the R-value, the better the mat insulates in regards to how much heat is lost through it. Instead of waiting 30 minutes, I could have a fully inflated pad in under a minute, and it never felt like a burden. With the Therm-A-Rest I would feel soreness in the shoulder, and back; so I say to the Static V, love it all night long. Her travels took her many places: the Latin Americas, the Middle East, the islands of the South Pacific, and across Europe.The Double is a couple’s pad, and the Junior is for children or ultralighter’s that want a torso pad.

Since then, the brand has continually developed a range of precision engineered sleeping mats, all designed to help you sleep outside. As the name suggests, the sleeping pad has a “V” shape from the center, while the outer edges are rectangles that form somewhat of a side rail. It doesn't claim to provide any significant warmth, and I noticed this on its first use, when I was backpacking in the High Uintas of Utah, and the temperature got down to around 30 degrees. Backpacking since she was a young girl, Micaela is addicted to testing her mental limits and physical strength in the wild.The goal was to swim and dive, so in addition to our tents, sleeping bags, stoves, sleeping pads, and all the other typical gear, we had dive gear and a few hammocks (because comfort is key! Otherwise, the pad goes soft during the night, sinking and bulging noticeably whenever I shift or turn over. I have only spent two nights on this pad so far but I can't wait to take it out when the weather warms up. The special design of the lateral chambers minimizes air movement and provides stabilization during weight shifts during sleep, resulting in a central restful sleeping position. If you're on a budget and looking to squeeze every penny while still staying comfortable, the Static V2 is worth a look.

If you head over to REI and roll around on the Static V2, you will probably be put off because your elbows and knees will push through to the floor as you shift around. It does not have any insulation, I haven't used it in below freezing temperatures yet, but I don't think it would be that big of a deal with the right temperature rated sleeping bag.Anti Microbial Laminate: Permeates the inside laminate to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including fungus and bacteria, that can cause odors and material damage.

To review the Klymit Static V2 sleeping pad, we headed into the California Sierra Nevadas, a mountain range that stretches down the state. Every ounce and inch truly matter when you are packing all of your essentials: sleeping gear, clothes, food, electronics, and camera equipment. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.The V-shape cradles your body, so you don’t slip off your pad or twist your sleeping bag around in the middle of the night. It has a different, slicker material that seems more durable but doesn't grip as well as the cordura-like material of the Klymit. Whether you like insulated lightweight sleeping pads or sleeping pads with a more minimalist design, we have the style you desire. I found that when the basic closed cell foam mat was under the Klymit pad I was not really warm enough, especially when I was laying on my side. The material seems pretty damn durable but also supple enough in case you end up face down on it without your bag.