It takes around a minute and a half to fully inflate without pushing yourself to extreme light-headedness. Whether you are going hiking, camping or on long epic expedition, a good nights sleep can make all the difference between a great trip and a terrible one. We all know that getting in some quality Zzzzs refreshes the mind and the body and sets us up for an awesome day out on the trail. On the other hand, if you spend a lot of time winter camping and in high elevation, you should opt for a sleeping pad with a much higher R-value.

There are various factors when it comes to keeping your sleeping pad warm. Some examples are the temperature of the ground, the clothes you’re wearing, the sleeping bag rating itself, and many more. But for the most part, Klymit’s insulated sleeping pads are one of the warmest as they come with an R-value of 4 to 6.5. A pad’s R-value measures its ability to keep you warm from the cold ground and insulate you. Essentially, the higher the R-value, the more effective a gear is. What Is R-Value and How Do You Know What R-Value Your Sleeping Pad Will Have? The size or dimensions of the Klymit Static V and Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pads are identical. This is true both when they are inflated and fully deflated.

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These mattresses are made to be ultra-comfortable by using body-mapped V chambers. These chambers limit the air movement when you twist around on the air mattress. It will disperse the air throughout the underside of the body so that there are no spots that touch the ground. Side rails. The Static V and Static V2 can be inflated in just 10 to 15 breaths. Easy to use inflation mechanism.

Its push valve makes deflation and inflation effortless. In just a matter of 10-15 breaths, your sleeping pad is ready to sleep into for the rest of the night. Klymit Static V is also incredibly lightweight. It weighs 18.07 ounce, which makes it very portable in a deflated state. Its specially crafted V-shaped configuration guarantees that you’ll have a comfortable sleep regardless of the position you go in. Inflated size. 72 inches (183 cm) in length by 23 inches (58 cm) in width by 2.5 inches (6 cm) in height.

Instead of getting right into what makes them different, let us first cover what features they both have. This way, you will always have an idea of what they are about in case you do not know. If you want a 3-4 season sleeping pad, then the V2 is not for you, as this is a non-insulated pad that focuses on weight and comfort over the R-Value. This is also a uni-sex sleeping pad. Women-specific pads insulate the core and feet area more. Instead, the design funnels the air movement to the underside of the mattress where it is not felt by the user.

That said, having a double sleeping pad makes sense in a variety of situations. For car camping, festival use, or an awesome mattress substitute for your adventure camper van – the Exped Mega Mat Duo 10 is a great choice for couples. Klymit's Static V insulated sleeping mat is mid weight rather then ultralight, but for the extra weight you get a mat with a robust face fabric, a really decent R-Value and quite a comfortable nights sleep. At 6cm deep it offers a good level of comfort, especially compared to self inflating models. Anti Microbial Laminate: Permeates the inside laminate to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including fungus and bacteria, that can cause odors and material damage. Finally, both the Klymit Static V and Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pads have a limited lifetime warranty.

The old school inflation valves have their own issues that makes the Static V a little outdated with its inflation technology. Again, this is why they made updates when developing the Static V2. While there are other pads on the market that use thinner materials and weigh less, these pads tend to be more prone to punctures, rips, and tears along the seams. Their fabric also tends to be noisier. You’ll need to decide for yourself if durability or weight is your top priority. Best Applications, Limitations & Value When it comes to the price tag of the Klymit Static V and Klymit Static V2 Sleeping Pads there is no real difference. The Klymit Static V2 is one of the best-valued sleeping pads on the market. For one, it’s the most comfortable sleeping pad I’ve used, providing plenty of cushion and stability. Both myself (a cold sleeper and 5’6” woman), and my boyfriend (a hot sleeper and 6′ male) tested the Klymit sleeping pad.