Price: $64.95

Type: Air Construction

Claimed R-value: 1.3

Weight: 17.5oz (496g)

Packed Volume: 0.9L

Thickness: 2.5″ (6.3cm)

LxW: 72″x23″ (1.8m x 0.6m)

Breaths to Inflate: 12-14

What We Like: Small packed size, Impressive value, Reasonably comfortable

What We Don’t: Low R-value, Slow deflation

Klymit is out to prove that a versatile air paid doesn’t need to have a hefty price tag with the Static V2. At only $64.95, the Static V2 is the most inexpensive air pad on our list, with specs that meet or exceed pads double its price. It has more than sufficient dimensions, a clever design for side sleepers, and it’s light as well as packs up small. Unfortunately, its low R-value makes it more of a spring and summer pad than a three-season, but it could get you through a surprisingly chilly night if need be.

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Klymit is out to prove that a versatile air paid doesn’t need to have a hefty price tag with the Static V2. At only $64.95, The Static V2 is the most inexpensive air pad on our list, with specs that meet or exceed pads double its price. However, despite its many appealing qualities, this pad is not without a couple of faults.

Warmth

The overall warmth of this pad is, unfortunately, one of its most significant drawbacks. Its R-value is only 1.3, so it really can’t be classified as a three-season pad. For additional warmth, we recommend the Klymit Static V Lite, which costs about $30 more but boasts a 4.4 R-value, at just a slightly higher weight of 19.6oz.

Comfort

With their Static line, Klymit has found a way to efficiently deliver comfort without sacrificing weight thanks to some very clever inclusions. The Static V2 is approximately 2.5″ (6.3cm) thick, which leaves it around the middle of our list. Still, its overall dimensions are 72″x23″ (1.8m x 0.6m), making it 3” wider than nearly every other pad on our list excluding the Klymit Static V Lite, which boasts the same dimensions. This is especially impressive when considering that the weight is still very competitive with all the other pads.

The other comfort feature we especially appreciated was the baffling, which is a V-Chambered design intended to accommodate side sleepers. This unique layout helps to better distribute the air inside the pad and limit any ground contact. You’ll likely feel a bit of ground as you get yourself settled, but it’s unlikely that you’ll feel it once you’ve achieved a comfortable sleeping position.

Weight & Packed Size

The Static V2 weighs in at 17.5oz (496g), which is a very acceptable weight when considering the pad’s additional width. It’s actually a couple ounces lighter than the V Lite; however, it can’t match the V Lite’s warmth. Packed down, the Static V2 has a compressed volume of 0.9L, making it one of the smallest on our 2021 list. The only other pads that compare are the Sea to Summit UltraLight and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite; the former will cost you another $45 while the latter is roughly three times the price of the Static V2. In terms of value for money, there’s simply no competition.

Inflation

It will take around 12-14 breaths to inflate the Static V2 using a newly designed one-way valve that’s a major upgrade on their previous iterations, which used a traditional screw valve. There’s no pump sack included with this pad, which should come as little surprise given the low price. One slight issue we came across was the process of deflating the pad, which seemed to take quite a bit more time than most air pads. Unfortunately, the same air chambers that help distribute air evenly throughout the pad also make it more of a process when it’s time to remove said air. This was far from a deal-breaker, but it’s worth noting that it may cost you a couple of minutes when it comes time to pack up in the morning.

Durability

Klymit made some smart choices for shell material on the Static V2; the bottom is composed of durable 75D polyester while the top is 30D polyester to keep weight down. In addition, the valve is chunky and well designed, capable of taking a few hits without risk of breaking. We were not overly concerned about punctures with this pad, although we certainly wouldn’t try to set it up on a pile of twigs or sharp rocks.

The Bottom Line

There is a lot to love about the Klymit Static V2. It has an appealing price tag, more than sufficient dimensions, a clever design for side sleepers, and it’s light as well as packs up small. Unfortunately, its low R-value makes it more of a spring and summer pad than a three-season, but it could get you through a surprisingly chilly night if need be. The value of this pad is impressive, and it’s one of the better bang-for-your-buck pads we’ve yet to see—other than the Static V Lite.

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