KLYMIT Inertia O Zone Regular Sleeping Mat
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WilliamC
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I've used one a fair bit though I think I've always supplemented it with a ccf pad on top (3mm in summer, 9mm in winter. It's not the most comfortable of mats but it was comfortable enough for me. A thicker mat works better on very uneven ground.
I like how small it packs up and how little air it needs to inflate. I cut the pillow off so I can use it with other mats.
Massdrop used to do a lighter version (in red) but I haven't seen it come up recently.
I like how small it packs up and how little air it needs to inflate. I cut the pillow off so I can use it with other mats.
Massdrop used to do a lighter version (in red) but I haven't seen it come up recently.
FOX160
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Yep I was thinking the same regarding the floor, but instead of a thin mat to use my space blanket which I always carry with me to reflect the heat back from though’s holes or trap the warmth as I am a quilt user now and for near winter use I have the Klymit insulite V which I think is cosy. I see a few people have cut the pillow off and makes sence. Is it hard to inflate to keep if firm and how much does yours actually weigh including sack and patches etc?
Thanks @WilliamC
WilliamC
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That's why we use it with a ccf mat.
I carry a torso length 3mm pad too for backup, back support in my pack and kneeling on, but not sure the combo would work for me, but I would like to try it.
I’ve been very impressed with my Static Junior, when it stays inflated.
WilliamC
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The Static Junior and the other V series pads are more comfortable than the Ozone. They're also generally heavier, pack less small and need more air to fill than the Ozone, though.
WilliamC
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We too have moved to Neoairs (not SV), mainly for less bulk when needing warmth. They're more comfortable than the Ozone, but I'm not sure that I prefer their comfort to the Static V - I find you have to be more careful over the amount of air you put in them.
Neoairs are quite a bit more expensive.
@Mole Do you think TAR have solved the problem with the valve (probably the wrong word) on the SV?
Neoairs are quite a bit more expensive.
@Mole Do you think TAR have solved the problem with the valve (probably the wrong word) on the SV?
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Mole
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William, the guy in the shop said that since the first batch, most of the issues with these were/are user error? The one I have has the instructions printed boldy on the sv. It seems fine. Obviously the ' valve' durability is moot but it seems ok if looked after per instructions. The SV was the major selling point that attracted me despite the extra weight. ( And that it's not tapered) I find the whole inflation/deflation process a drag I'd use my prolite3 full time if I always slept pain free on it.
I’ve gone the opposite way this year lol
Mole
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With the xlites, years ago the crinkly noise and width/taper put me off.
This new one is not as crinkly as older ones I've seen. And it's straight sided. (Max/ reg) the SV adds a little to the length too, so even though it is nominally the same length as the static V, it must be a touch longer. I am 6' dead laid out, and my heels don't fall off the end like they do with the static V.
I usually go for a short pad, I find my old square XLite more comfortable than the later tapered ones, my Xtherm is full length though.
I went for the V Junior which is actually a great length for me, with my sit pad at the foot end.
The SV looks good, I think I might give a regular a try
I went for the V Junior which is actually a great length for me, with my sit pad at the foot end.
The SV looks good, I think I might give a regular a try
Mole
Thru Hiker
My lumbar issues wont allow me to do the 'drop' of a short airmat unfortunately.
A mate got the xlite short recently for a week long trip we did. ( Both using bivis and quilts)
He just kept sliding off it for the first 3 nights. A side sleeper.
By the 6th night he worked out it was most comfy and stable for him if deflated to the point his hip was mm from the ground. Dunno how this will work for him when it's colder.
A mate got the xlite short recently for a week long trip we did. ( Both using bivis and quilts)
He just kept sliding off it for the first 3 nights. A side sleeper.
By the 6th night he worked out it was most comfy and stable for him if deflated to the point his hip was mm from the ground. Dunno how this will work for him when it's colder.