Klymit Sleeping Pad Review

In preparation for my Grand Teton trip I had reached out to some awesome companies and had gotten some awesome gear to use. Unfortunately the trip was a bust, but I've had the chance to test out the products nonetheless! One of those products was a sleeping pad from Klymit.

I had seen pictures of the Klymit sleeping pads online and had thought to myself "They can't really be comfortable!" So when the OR Show rolled into town, I made sure Klymit was one on my list of companies to check out. I laid down on one and quite honestly, after walking around all day, I didn't want to get up! 

Klymit utilizes a unique body mapping technology to provide cushion in all the right places. Here is what their website says:

Pressure Point Body Map: This acclaimed minimalist body mapping technique has been winning over backpackers since it’s introduction in 2010. The Klymit Inertia camping pads comfortably support all the places your body touches a sleeping surface. The remaining areas are removed to minimize weight, allow for breathability, and enhance warmth.

Anatomical Body Map: The V shaped designed pads are ultra comfortable camping pads designed to mimic the muscular structure of your back. By matching the contours of the human body, the Inertia XL and Static V naturally accommodate all body types and offer enhanced comfort over standard camping pads. This neutral body map is ultra comfortable by itself as found in the Static V. When combined with the comfortable loft pockets, side rails, and built in pillow on the Inertia XL, and the ability to customize the pressure, the result is the most comfortable camping pad on the market.

And they are not exaggerating. I've used it multiple times and had many a skeptical friend lie down on it and got the same response every time. Wow, it's really comfortable! I also need to note that I am a front sleeper, side sleeper and back sleeper. I basically toss and turn all night. And it is just as comfortable in every position. I sleep with it inside my sleeping bag (fits inside most mummy bags perfectly!) and it stays put and never moves out from underneath me, which was a common problem I've had with other sleeping pads.

Showing it off at the Idaho Mtn Festival

 

 

 

Not only is it super comfortable, but the main reason I wanted one was how small it was. Most sleeping pads roll up bigger than your sleeping bag (with some even bigger than my tent!)! I was looking to cut down on size and weight in any way I could for the Grand. This one rolled up and literally fit in the palm of my hand. Total weight you ask? 9.1 oz. Yup... For real. During my trudge up to the Grand I really appreciated not having the extra bulk or weight of a conventional sleeping pad.

 

 

 

Seriously!

 

Another thing I really loved is that Klymit is a local company. I absolutely love supporting local Utah businesses when I can and this awesome one is literally 20 minutes from my house. How could I not?

 

Klymit offers a wide variety of sleeping pad styles, all of them light weight and pack down super small, as well as a variety of other outdoor products. You can check them out online or at your local REI if you want to see it in person.

 

 

Huge thank you to Klymit and Outside Media for providing me this awesome pad to test out!

All opinions are 100% my own :)