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Game changer

I've spent nearly 50 nights sleeping in my hammock with this sleeping pad. I love that is creates an sleeping platform that even a side sleeper will find comfortable. I have only had one issue in which the valve seal wouldn't hold air. The warranty replacement was fast and without issue. Highly recommended necessity for hammock camping. I disagree that this pad is hard to roll up. It just takes care and planning to properly fold it, and of course rolling it once the get the air out and a second time to pack it. I will even roll it up while it is still inside the hammock if there is rain or the ground might put a hole in it. A firm surface, like hard packed dirt or a picnic table, is preferred for the best results.

I bought this early last year and I've used it mostly on bikepacking trips, which I do a lot of. It packs down light and small, it's easy to stuff in a bag and strap to a bike in a lot of different ways, and it's easy to inflate and fold up. It's just not my ideal hammock pad though. The non-slip strips didn't do much in my double hammock. I do tend to move around in my sleep a lot, which could be part of the problem, but I to get up and adjust the pad more than I'd like. I don't know if the side wings were really necessary. They did help structure the hammock a bit and I think they helped insulate better to make a nice comfy space too. The insulation works well. I've slept comfortably in weather as cold as 30°F with this pad, a quilt, and some warm socks. I haven't used it in the heat of summer much. I've also used this pad flat in a tent (because why not try it?) with a sleeping bag and it was very comfortable. It's a good, versatile pad I think it's just not my ideal pad. I'll be trying a more standard shape pad from Klymit soon.

I met the team from Klymit at the Outdoor Retail Show in Park City, UT in August 2022. Before this, I had not heard of the brand. They have a wide variety of interesting products, but as a hammock camper, this one captured my attention almost immediately. I have used my old Thermarest (a circa 1996 standard 3/4) for years, but have always hesitated to take it out in "really cold" weather (I live in northern GA, so this translates to "upper 20's F"). The thermarest pad was easy to "lose" in the hammock, did not provide any insulation on the sides, and my feet were always cold. If I was camping in cold weather, I would pair it with my Hennessey three-season underquilt. Because of this experience, I had my doubts about the Klymit insulated pad. Fortunately, the Klymit pad is purpose-built for hammocks and is a complete marvel! Last weekend, I made a trip to the Ellicot Rock Wilderness, with lows in the upper 30's. The pad exceeded all of my expectations for warmth. I don't know that there is a recommended rating, but I would be comfortable trying it again in conditions dipping into the upper 20's. Rolled up, it takes less room in my pack than my 40 degree underquilt. It probably weighs about the same as a 20 degree underquilt (unverified!). I have used it in both my "double" hammock as well as an ultralight single. It fits both well. Because my single is a bit shorter than the double, I use it with a ridge line to put a little extra sag in the hammock so I can sleep on a diagonal. Unfortunately, it does not work well in a "diagonal" configuration, but fits perfectly when centered. The pad has a tacky surface on both the top and bottom to prevent slipping off the hammock as well as the pad from moving in the hammock. This works surprisingly well. Compared to my Thermarest, the only disadvantage is that the pad does not self-inflate. I have blown it up manually, and have found that it takes 16-18 good breaths. Done a few at a time, this isn't a bad experience. I have opted for a small rechargeable pump, however. Perhaps my biggest gripe about the product is the difficulty in folding and rolling it. I don't think I have successfully got it back into its bag with less than three re-rolls. Unfortunately, because of its larger size, this almost has to be done on my hands and knees on the ground. One of the first few times I used the pad, I had failed to seal the "deflate" valve fully (it looked closed!). The pad lost air, but I have learned to double-check this minor detail and the problem has not recurred. Great product, highly recommended.

Great For Hammock Camping

Certainly A great packable sleeping pad! I used it for a camping trip recently where it was used exclusively while hammock camping, between the The Klymit Insulated V Sleeping pad and Klymit Pillow it was a great experience in the South Carolina weather of march 2024! Looking forward to further testing its longevity throughout the year! Would be nice to have markers for what position it be used in, though it doesn't seem to matter which way you sleep on it, as far as head one way or the other at least! Thanks!

Hammock Pad

This pad takes hammock camping to a whole new level of comfort. I really like camping and sleeping in my hammock, then I got this pad. Now I love sleeping in my hammock. Told my wife we should get rid of the bed and hang a couple hammocks with these pads lol. I've also used this pad on top of my cot, and it fits a cot perfectly. Only reason I don't give a ten is because it's not the easiest to get the air out and rolled up. Air tends to trap in the wings and it has to be folded and rolled just right to fit in the cinch bag it comes with. Overall, very comfortable, 25-30 breaths to fill, stays in place pretty good, takes some time and practice to break down.

Great Hammock Pad

It is a good sturdy material that comes in a nice stuff sack. After I rolled it up I feel like there was more room in the bag than when I took it out. Very easy to inflate but a little tricky to deflate. Fit in my ENO doublenest great and did not slide around. The flaps kept it spread open and it was not to bad to move onto my side. First night took some getting used to on how firm it was. The flaps did make it a little more difficult to get in and out of the hammock. It is lightweight but surprised how much it weighed based on the material. Overall it is a great hammock pad and cant wait to use it again on my next camping trip.

Functional, Works great, but not very convenient for backpacking.

The Klymit insulated Hammock V sleeping pad does what it is meant to do. Pros: - It is light weight. - Has an R rating of 4.4, I used it in a 30F weather and it worked pretty well Cons: - I brought this mainly for backpacking, while it is easy to setup, packing it back in is not the easiest. It's a challenge to get it back into the sack. - Did not work well with a single hammock it kept popping out of the hammock and it was hard to get on to the hammock. I had to buy a double hammock for it to fit well.

Good product, versatile, have used hammock camping and as a ground pad in a tent. The insulated is the way to go and have used this below zero camping with a zero degree bag. Have two and my only suggestion is making a quieter fabric. At 6’03” 230 lbs, works well even for big guys/ gals. Favorite use is with Kammok double.

Lightweight, keeps you incredibly warm - excellent motorcycle camping solution to avoid hauling a tent that's good even through early winter. Same issue with difficult deflation as the Klymit Double - baffles work perfectly to keep you comfortable but also hold in air when you're trying to pack down.

used every night

I have been sleeping in my hammock at home for the past 2+ years, and this air mattress has been a wonderful addition to the hammock and hammock sleeping bag. I can toss and turn yet I don't end up off the pad. I have also used in in a tent when I camp on the ground, and it fills the tent floor beautifully. I can spread out yet not end up with an arm or leg on the bare ground. Add a pillow for the best sleep!

The essential item to make all season hammock camping!!!

I liked the idea of hammock camping but couldn't get comfy and then dealt with being chilled in the shoulder seasons due to compression of my sleeping bag underneath me thereby losing insulation. This pad MADE hammock camping my go to! It keeps the hammock in a slightly flatter stance, the wings keep it open and the insulation makes things nice and toasty! I wasn't a fan of the hammock blankets on the outside so this was the perfect addition to my gear! Well worth the investment!

Amazing job, pain to fold up

The pad works amazingly. Used with a 40 degree under quilt and a 25 degree bag and I was comfortably warm in around 28 degree weather not including the heavy winds. The only thing is that it is a huge pain in the ass to fold up because of the wings, however they are very useful and I think it’s worth it for the wind protection they offer plus expanding your hammock.

AMAZING & UNIQUE

I've used this for 3 nites hammock camping in 15 degree weather with a zero degree down bag. I loved it. It was comfortable and provided good insulation from underneath. Did move a little bit in the nite as I changed positions but generally stayed in place. The extra wings on the thighs and arms do help in insulating as well. Let my son use it on a scout camp out and had some problems getting it back from him!

I've already recommended this to a friend of mine and he loves it as well. To be honest, it's not the lightest or smallest compacting sleep pad ever, but for its price, size, and r-value you can't beat it. I only recommend this for winter hammocking for those who don't want to spend a fortune on down under quilts. There are lighter-weight options, but this pad can work in a tent and in a hammock. I love versatile gear. 100% recommend.

Adds comfort to your hammock

This pad is better than a rectangular one for a hammock. Although it does slide just as much from tie to tie, it does not slip from side to side. The wings are nice in keeping heat in and keeping your backside from getting chilled. It also is a bit heavier, but worth the weight for the additional warmth it provides.

Great for shoulder season

Not the lightest or most packable of my hammoc-kamp system options, but when I'm bedding down in places I expect to have frost on my bag in the morning, this things keeps me toasty w/o needing an underquilt.

Insulated Hammock V was super Comfy

It was really comfy to sleep on, easy to inflate and compact to carry. It stayed in place on my hammock even though I move around when I sleep. I had no issues with being cold due to the insulated bottom that kept the wind from stealing my body heat.

Works in a Hennessy Hammock

This pad fits nicely between the layers of a dual layer Hennessy Hammock (I have an XL). I used it on a couple of 40F nights and I was quite comfortable (definitely more comfortable than with the bulkier Hennessy heat reflecting pad that I tested on the same trip).

Great of hammock camping

If you plan to hammock camp this can come in handy. The insulated sleeping pad kept me warm in the 0 degree weather while hammock camping in my Eno double nest. It allowed me to sleep through the night with out an under quilt and it just perform way better than I expected.

I loved this product. A bit more weighty and bulky than I expected. However, it is very comfy, easy to use (inflate and deflate), works well in spreading hammock and sleeping area, and fantastic insulation keeping me warm.

great hammock sleeping pad. I've used it on top of a mountain in late winter in CO and I lost significantly less heat through the bottom of my hammock and it made my sleeping experience much comfier.

Snug hug

I have been using this pad for a few seasons now. The flaps hold you in line nicely, the insulation is very good. I have had several pin holes in the material, but it has gotten a lot of use. Easily fixed with some gear tape.

Great for cold weather

I’d never much considered cold weather hammocking, but this has changed my mind. Between this and my sleeping bag, cold fall weather wasn’t an issue. Great insulation for the bottom!

This thing works well, but my goodness is it heavy and large for what it is (an air mattress). Won't be thinking of the size and weight though when you're warm in your hammock.

It is large in the pack and I didn’t feel any more warm than I do with a top and bottom quilt. I am happy I tried it but now I do not bring it with me on any of my camping trips.