Klymit lists a 75D fabric throughout, but the bottom of the pad is a darker color and feels even sturdier. I found this lightweight sleeping pad to be extremely comfortable, but some people may not like the “V-shaped” design.

Other pads have an inner lining of mylar or similar warmth reflective surface so you don't loose any heat between your body and the ground.The material seems pretty damn durable but also supple enough in case you end up face down on it without your bag.

The Static V Short is a lightweight, packable, air pad that incorporates body-mapping chambers for ultimate comfort. 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. After two solid hours of hiking, stunning views off the coast, and a ton of sweat, we reached the beach. I took this little mat with me on a few camping trips; one to Katahdin, in Baxter State Park in the summer months, and another to Mount Carleton, in Northern New Brunswick later in the fall of 2013, and a handful of smaller overnight trips to some provincial parks.inches thick, if that, and while they are stable and comfortable, the first thing I felt on the Insulated Static V was the extra inch of inflation. They’re not full air rails because they’re not raised enough to keep you in, but they do provide extra room for your elbows, arms, and rolling around.

Even though this is a summer pad, it kept me warm as we approach fall out here in the Sierra Nevada mountains.Registration only takes effect after receipt of my confirmation; it is possible to unsubscribe at any time. Wrong size hiking boots, wrong fit backpack, wrong shape sleeping bag… As any adventurer will tell you, gear is a personal choice.