Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe

Klymit's Insulated Static V Luxe impressed Active Junky testers with the comfort it provided in lower temps, thanks to an ergonomic body-mapping design and V channels that limit heat loss. A burly albeit bulkier sleeping pad, the Insulated Static V Luxe will keep campers toasty.

Pros:

Synthetic insulation gives this pad a 4.4 R-value rating, allowing the Insulated Static V Luxe to function as a four-season sleeping pad in temperatures below freezing (although in a serious winter camping scenario you'll likely want a closed cell foam pad beneath it). Oversized rails help keep you in place, as does the chamber design that provides further stability. Double valves make for quick inflation and deflation.

Cons: 

At 35 ounces, many backpackers will want to avoid this camp pad. Additionally, while the pad inflated quickly, it was difficult to fold back up to its original packed size.

Bottom Line: 

This Klymit pad may be overkill for summer, but for cold-weather camping on a budget, the Insulated Static V Luxe is a great choice.