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Klymit Static V

Klymit Static V

Based on 556 comments across 1 community
TL;DR
Owners love this pad for the price: it's cheap, packs down to about the size of a soda can, and the V-baffle design is comfortable enough that a lot of side sleepers say their hips never touch the ground. The recurring gripes are warmth and the R-value claim, the pad runs cold below freezing and several owners note the real ASTM rating (around 1.9) is far below the advertised 4.4, so the uninsulated version is summer-only. Others find it too thin or narrow to get comfortable as side sleepers, mention it can be noisy or crinkly, call it bulky and heavy for an inflatable, and a handful hit durability issues like leaks, delamination, torn seams, or a failed valve.
What 556 owners say
1,771 comments reviewed · scored on the 556 clearest verdicts
71%
Recommend
396 owners
13%
Neutral
72 owners
16%
Don't recommend
88 owners
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71%
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What owners like
  • Comfortable, especially for side sleepers · 120 · 22%
  • Great value for the low price · 95 · 17%
  • Packs down very small and light · 85 · 15%
  • Quick and easy to inflate · 45 · 8%
  • Durable and holds air over many seasons · 42 · 8%
What owners flag
  • Runs cold and low R-value vs the advertised rating · 40 · 7%
  • Too thin or narrow for some side sleepers · 16 · 3%
  • Noisy or crinkly to move on · 11 · 2%
  • Bulky and heavy for an inflatable · 10 · 2%
  • Leaks, delamination, or valve failures · 9 · 2%

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Reddit▼ don’t recommend

To me 1.9 is a summer only pad. I have been quite cold on this pad in the mid to low 30’s, although I’ve also read plenty of people who’ve slept warm on the pad in similar conditions.

Reddit▲ recommend

I use a Klymit Static V pad and an REI Co-Op brand 50° sleeping bag. I look and feel like a homeless person but good lord am I comfortable.

Reddit— neutral

Been using a Klymit Static V. It's comfortable, but it's sort of heavy and I found that after a long day of hiking that I really don't like blowing up an air mattress. So, I replaced it with a Thermarest Z-Lite.

Reddit— neutral

I used the Klymit Static V sleeping pad for a long time and it was fine although not ideal for side sleepers.

Reddit▲ recommend

The klymit static v is only 2 oz more in weight but I find it's warmer. It's only 2.5" deep, but the design works pretty well and it's dirt cheep.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

If you're backpacking, the Klymit Static V is borderline. I haven't been too happy there, so I've upgraded to the Exped Ultra.

Reddit— neutral

I bought the higher-end model Klymit Static V Luxe SL Insulated Pad and matching inflatable pillow for $100 from Costco. Great deal and I've been everywhere with that Klymit with no issues other than the insulation not being as good as the $200 sleeping pads.

Reddit▲ recommend

I love my Klymit Static V sleeping pad! It weighs 1 pound and can easily hang from a pack or be stuffed inside.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Klymit static V pad paired with a 20 degree quilt = helluva cold night at 25-30 degrees. Sold both items and bought 0 degree quilt and all season klymit pad, apparently I sleep colder than I thought.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

The only difference, and the reason I'm pretty sure, was using a poorly-insulated Klymit Static V instead of a Megamat.

Reddit— neutral

2nd was the klymit static v which lasted 3 years. Good pad for the price. But I'm never going back after getting the Nemo flyer!

Reddit▲ recommend

I've had several different inflatables (Thermarest Neoairs and Klymit Static V) and with proper care and use, they'll last a good long while.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I had that shit for a 3 week AT and the Stryker ate a hole in it. Not impressed with the durability at all for $50.

Reddit▲ recommend

A bunch of friends have the Klymit Static V insulated and they love it.

Reddit— neutral

The pad is alright on the ground but don't ever sleep on the ground anymore.

Reddit— neutral

Got a Klymit static V lite.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Watch out for Klymit; the introduction of rating standards hit them pretty hard.

Reddit▲ recommend

I've had the klymit static v insulated pad for years and love it.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I tried the pad thing it was a wide klymit static v with a no slip bottom in my double layer Chameleon and it slid around like crazy. Cold spots anywhere the pad wasn’t and uncomfortable to lay on. I returned it

Reddit▲ recommend

I have also found that my klymit static v air pad is very quiet.

Reddit— neutral

Klymit static V pad. It's okay. Better than just the ground. Kinda narrow with not alot space. It was cheap and easy to blow up.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Your problem at least partially is using a Klymit static V which has a standardized ASTM R1.9 rating.

Reddit▲ recommend

Personally I've got a Klymit Static V that goes everywhere with me

Reddit— neutral

Inflatable sleep pad. I run the Klymit Static V, just wish it had a pillow bulge thing. $40ish

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