9.7.2016

I would give this between 4 and 5 stars.Material: The plastic from which this is made was much thinner than I was expecting, but the ratings from heavy-duty backpackers and campers on most user websites are consistently high, so my hope is that this pad turns out to be quite durable given that I will take excellent care of it. Upon unpacking it from the convenient storage bag, I noticed no smell or off-gassing, which is very important to me (I am sensitive to toxins - well, most of us are, but I am someone who actually will get a headache or feel sick from plastics that off-gas). It's a very soft- to-the-touch and non-slip material too,which is helpful in keeping the sleeping bag from sliding around.Baffles and Comfort: I first tried this on my clean tile floor and I noticed that I definitely felt the hardness of the floor on my knee and hips when I was crawling onto the pad, but that once I was actually lying down, the baffles seemed to cushion me well, particularly having them with the V shape facing up. I then tried it on a thin rug over the tile floor and that was even more comfortable and finally, I rolled out my thin but very cushy yoga mat and with that underneath, it was very comfortable - again, I could feel the hardness when I was getting on the pad, but once I was on it, it seemed to provide cushion and support. I am 5'7" and weigh between 135 and 140 lbs., and am a side sleeper, so having my hips and shoulders cushioned when I am sleeping is ultra important to a good night's sleep.Size: The 30" width seems perfect for side sleeping and I could definitely tell that the shape of the baffles combined with what Klymit calls the "side rails" would help keep me from rolling off. I am not comfortable ever on tiny narrow pads and have always found that I can't manage to stay on them during the night.Weight: and under two lbs, this may not be for the minimalist backpacker, but it feels very light to me. I would rather get an ultralight backpack and sleep on this plus my yoga mat (which would add weight) than get up with an aching back.Overall: I believe I will get plenty of use out of this pad and will combine it with my yoga mat for complete comfort when camping, car camping and on shorter backpacking trips when weight is not as much of a consideration - when weight is the main issue, I'll try ditching the yoga mat (but with some injuries under my belt after 48 years on the planet, I might not do as well without the added cush). As an addition to their varied series of sleeping pads, I would like to see Klymit come up with a slightly heavier material and thicker pad (adding maybe a pound or so) with the same width and baffles but with enough loft to completely eliminate the need for a ground pad underneath this one (for those of us who are side sleepers and need the additional cushioning on our hips and shoulders). Back sleepers will probably find this existing pad perfectly fine solo.I am eager to try this out on an upcoming road trip where we will be camping along the way. Now to find a new lightweight sleeping bag...

23.3.2018

Amazing sleeping pad. Definitely the only design I ever want to use at this point. Sleeps amazingly better than foam pads, yet it also packs so much smaller and lighter. I'm over 6 feet tall, and yet this pad stows to less than the size of a 2-liter. Last time I tried to get this same quality out of foam pads, it was like a movie where cowboys have to lash a bedroll to their horse. Only warning: This mat is better for back and front sleepers, than for side sleepers.Pros:-Stows in a tiny bag. Weighs next to nothing, and takes up as much space as a medium-size coffee can.-Enormous when inflated. As said, 2 people could easily share this in an emergency.

19.9.2019

I am very pleased with my Klymit Static V Luxe Sleeping Pad. I purchased the: wide, long, un-insulated version. If there was an award for honest advertising on Amazon, Klymit should be given one. As I toss and turn like a mummy on hot coals I was very skeptical where the posting says "Side rails: integrated into the patterning and construction, Side rails help provide a secure, comfortable sleep by centering you on the pad" On my past pads I always found myself on the bare tent floor. However, on my Klymit I have never woken up chilled on the tent floor. Another claim I was leery of was their 15 breaths to blow it up. Holy yellow moss campers! the first time I blew this up (about 3 min after opening the package)

1.4.2016

I just turned 40, and at my age I no longer enjoy sleeping directly on the ground (like I ever really did). My sons are venturing into Boy Scouts and the demand for outdoor tent camping continues to grow. So I found my self in need of a light weight yet functional sleep pad system. I have tried several different options ranging from foam padding to the self inflatable, and none of these seemed to suit my needs. I viewed a You Tube video, and the host began talking about the Big Agnes inflatable sleeping pad. This prompted me to begin looking into similar type pads. While searching Amazon.com I came across the Klymit sleeping pads. What immediately caught my eye was the size of the Klymit Static V Luxe pad and of course the price!!!.

2.7.2016

So to start I am 6'2" and weigh around 270 lbs. These pads are awesome. I have never slept on a pad that was more comfortable on my side. Most pads I have tried are comfy on your back, but when you roll (as i constantly do) you just sink into the ground. That doesn't happen with these pads. They stay soft and keep you well off the ground on your back and even on your side.Now if you are debating on whether you should spend the extra money and get these or the standard thats up to you, but i ordered the standard sized v2 and returned it. It was very comfortable and just as supportive, but for a larger guy like me it was just a little narrow and my arms always fell off the side in the night.

30.7.2019

I've only used this once and will try to update this review after using it a few more times. This is a very comfortable sleeping pad! It is super compact once it's deflated and rolled up. I can't quite get it small enough to cinch the little draw string bag it comes it, but it definitely fits in there and sticks out like an inch from the opening of the little pouch. Honestly, I could probably get it to fit more perfectly if I wanted to, but the point is I was too lazy to. The instructions say the pad will inflate in like 10-15 breaths or something ridiculous like that. It doesn't. It takes probably double that amount of breaths (30 or less), which is still fine. It's do-able, not a big deal at all.

22.10.2014

I bought this for probably a different purpose than most - I travel a lot and those hotel beds kill my back. I spent quite a long time researching something that would add a layer of "squishy" between me and the hard mattresses without totally filling up my suitcase. I ultimately decided on this one and couldn't be happier! It is a very nice size - I can even sprawl out on it a little bit and it covers a king size mattress from top to bottom. Because I wanted something really soft, I only partially inflated it but it stayed at the same level for 3 days straight. It was super comfortable on a week when I was already having back issues.That's my question above on a pump to inflate it.

4.12.2016

This is absolutely the most comfortable, backpacking-appropriate camp mattress I've ever tried.Background: I backpack camp and have my 3-season base pack weight (excluding food, worn clothing) down to about 16lbs.I'm six feet tall and tend to turn in my sleep but at 30-inches wide, my arms stay on the mattress rather than falling off the edge. It's a plush 3-inches thick as well, keeping both my back and hip bones from getting sore.At 750-grams, and rolling down to approximately the size of a Nalgene bottle, this mattress is slightly heavier than some but still backpacking appropriate. I reduce gear weight in areas like clothes, tent, and sleeping bag so that I have some extra carrying capacity for a mattress that I enjoy.So,

22.8.2016

This is the 1st true sleeping pad I have purchased and VERY surprised at the comfort level. This is a replacement for a cheap but thick Coleman Slim Twin air mattress that sprang a leak. Was pretty tough to justify the price with how seldom I use it since I don't go camping and this is actually for use on military aircraft and the occasional emergency sleep spot when visiting (or have visitors). The Coleman just couldn't take the cold- the plastic bottom would become "brittle" and developed pin-hole leaks.My concern was that it would be too thin and I would bottom out on it and it would be basically an overpriced pool float. Took it out, blew it up (pretty quickly I might add)

31.10.2015

We bought 3 of the smaller klymits for my hubs and kiddos when they took a backpacking trip. My husband had taken the trip with a foam mat before and he said never again. I found Klymit while searching on amazon for an alternative to the foam mat. They were no bigger than a can of soda, so we blew them up to the tried out at home before they left for their trip. They were amazing! Who would think something so small would be so comfortable!! We've had other air mattresses before and they are cold and usually by morning, you are on the ground anyway. My husband is 6'2" and around 250. These little mattresses kept him up off the ground and comfortable all night. When we planned a family camping trip,

24.7.2016

I did not have super high expectations for this product, mostly because I figured that something that folded up so small couldn't possibly be any more comfortable than the standard self-inflating camping pads I'm used to using. Boy, was I wrong. Although this product does not have the convenience of self-inflating pads--you do actually have to blow it up using your mouth--it more than makes up for that with its small size, light weight, and improved comfort. I am a relatively small female and was able to blow up this sleeping pad by myself in about two minutes. Once blown up, this pad is incredibly comfortable. It is thick enough that even if I am lying on my side,

14.9.2015

These sleeping pads are the most comfortable pads we have ever used. The product images and videos can be a bit deceiving, they are not as huge as they make it look, but for me that was a good thing. The small versions are just way too skinny for me. I roll around a lot at night, so I would just fall off the smaller version. My wife has the smaller version tho and she loves it, perfect size for her. The only thing that I do not understand is why it has 2 valves, and why they made them stick up instead of out. I did knock my feet against them a couple of times and they are uncomfortable. Not enough to make me want a different pad tho, these are very comfortable. My biggest concern is if they were to puncture and go flat.

6.5.2015

Three nights in the rain, and so very comfortable! Not much sliding around, grips your sleeping bag pretty good. I'm a wanderer in the night, and had minimal problems with slipping. Very, very comfortable, and easy to inflate. Pay attention to how it is packed because I had problems fitting it into the bag, but because of somebody else's stellar review I was able to repack easily! Packs small, but probably a little bit heavier than others, but this thing is BIG, and comfortable..., worth the extra ounces. Very well made; feels thick, and comes with a patch kit.3years later and I still love this “bed”! I use it camping, and traveling to families houses I use this “bed” to free up other beds for family or friends.

19.6.2015

So I finally got to take this pad backpacking in the high Uinta mountains of Utah. I am 60 and have long since needed plenty of room and warmth (all the comforts of home) if I am to sleep at night on a backpacking trip. This pad's extra size was just the ticket to found my oversized Coleman sleeping bag and is light and compact enough that I could fit it, a 39X80 0 degree sleeping bag, a SHO pillow, my mess kit and stove, a fuel canister, my food for the three days, a first aid kit, and a two liter water bladder inside the combined main and sleeping bag compartments, with other items in the pockets of my 75L High Sierra pack, all for less than 40lbs. So much for having to go minimalist.

8.6.2019

Don't expect this to have the same comfort as a big air mattress; it is what it is. However, it is surprisingly comfortable and plenty wide for one person. I use this on a piece of thick plywood I fashioned into a bunk in my truck canopy and as long as it is blown up all the way, I don't feel the wood below me. The truck is an older full size 3/4 ton Chevy and the pad reaches all the way across it side-to-side perfectly. It seems quite strong, but I wouldn't trust my huge dog stepping on it and not popping it. It takes quite a bit more to blow up than the description says, but I can blow it up in a few minutes by mouth without passing out. It does deflate back down nice and small and is light.

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