Because we had bad luck with the durability of this pad, we can't say that it's the best value on the market, but then again we were pretty rough for the purposes of the review. Insulated 'V 'chamber designed sleeping mat is high spec and ultra comfortable with its body mapped 'V' designed chambers keep you well insulated and maximum support from head to toes. Temperatures were in the 50’s, and I wasn’t ever cold, which I have been with other pads in similar conditions. Read our About page for more information, and check out our gear reviews, trip reports, and outdoor guides.

The exclusive V-chamber design conforms to the shape of your body while maintaining ample, lofted air pockets. Deep Weld Patterning: Unlike traditional pads that flatten the bag’s fill, Deep Welds create expansion zones that allow your bag to fully loft beneath you for improved thermal comfort. I'm really impressed at how comfortable it is, lying on my side or back it's remarkably comfortable. This didn’t matter much in Hawaii — an extra warm pad won’t make you hot, like an extra warm sleeping bag — but the first backpacking trip I used it on was in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California.

To learn more about sleeping pads, including the difference between self-inflating pads and air pads, you can check out our comprehensive guide. Unless you're using an ultralight quilt or sleeping bag that lacks insulation on the bottom, this pad will probably feel warmer than other pads with similar R values because the insulation of your sleeping pad will fill this pad's deep baffles thus trapping air and keeping you warmer. This lightweight, compressible and durable, advanced synthetic insulation delivers improved thermal performance by slowing the transfer of air between the top and bottom halves of the pad. When it comes to comfort, the Klymit Insulated Static V Lite feels very different than the other pads in the review.

Suitable for: Recommended use: trekking, camping Main material: 100% polyester Other material information: 75D polyester; synthetic fibre Thickness: 6 cm R-value: 1. The lower weight combined with the small pack size makes it perfect for fast packing and weight conscious backpackers in need of some insulation through the night. While preparing for our trek on Mount Kilimanjaro last year it quickly became evident that I needed to step-up my game.Like all of the other Klymit camping pads it features an easy-to-use push valve allows for quick inflation and deflation. Registration only takes effect after receipt of my confirmation; it is possible to unsubscribe at any time. It also compresses down to a relatively small package and should fit in your backpack without an issue.