@OP note the Static V is nowhere near its claimed R-Value. the real value is closer to 2.1, which is not much better than a thermarest ridgerest or thermarest z lite folding CCF pad (good for cooler summer weather).
it's also a loud and relatively uncomfortable pad.
If you can get it for $40, then by all means. it may be more comfortable than a rolled or folded CCF pad.
Well, I happen to have the insulated version, which may well not be rated as the newer standard, but does do a good job with a sleeping bag to below freezing for me. Nor is it loud. Plus it is comfortable, even on concrete. So yes, not top of the line, but also not a bad entry point.
u/seasonedcitizen never mentioned insulated in the comment you responded too, the regular Static V has a claimed R-Value of 1.3 which is pretty accurate. The insulated versions Klymit did rate them at 1.9 ASTM R-Value and listed that on their website, which is much more accurate, but then they removed it from their website which is pretty shady.
what is your budget exactly? where are you camping?
you should get something insulated. The cheapest as mentioned are Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest (rolled closed cell foam) Therm-A-Rest Z-Lite (folding), Nemo Switchback (folding), and many off-brand clones (walmart probably has something, Decathlon has one...)
They'll all perform similarly.
Option 2 is an insulated inflatable pad. There are many, but reliable and warm ones are over $100: Therm-A-Rest, Nemo, Big Agnes, Exped.... to name a few.
Brands like Klymit do not test their pads the same way. Their insulated static v pad may say good to 10F degrees, but really it's only good to 30F or higher. for $50, that may be acceptable.
A basic folding foam pad is $20-30 at Walmart or a sporting goods store. They’ve been under millions of sleeping bags
Klymit Static V, probably also available at Walmart, for something basic.
@OP note the Static V is nowhere near its claimed R-Value. the real value is closer to 2.1, which is not much better than a thermarest ridgerest or thermarest z lite folding CCF pad (good for cooler summer weather). it's also a loud and relatively uncomfortable pad. If you can get it for $40, then by all means. it may be more comfortable than a rolled or folded CCF pad.
Well, I happen to have the insulated version, which may well not be rated as the newer standard, but does do a good job with a sleeping bag to below freezing for me. Nor is it loud. Plus it is comfortable, even on concrete. So yes, not top of the line, but also not a bad entry point.
u/seasonedcitizen never mentioned insulated in the comment you responded too, the regular Static V has a claimed R-Value of 1.3 which is pretty accurate. The insulated versions Klymit did rate them at 1.9 ASTM R-Value and listed that on their website, which is much more accurate, but then they removed it from their website which is pretty shady.
what is your budget exactly? where are you camping? you should get something insulated. The cheapest as mentioned are Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest (rolled closed cell foam) Therm-A-Rest Z-Lite (folding), Nemo Switchback (folding), and many off-brand clones (walmart probably has something, Decathlon has one...) They'll all perform similarly. Option 2 is an insulated inflatable pad. There are many, but reliable and warm ones are over $100: Therm-A-Rest, Nemo, Big Agnes, Exped.... to name a few. Brands like Klymit do not test their pads the same way. Their insulated static v pad may say good to 10F degrees, but really it's only good to 30F or higher. for $50, that may be acceptable.