REASONS TO BUY
Lightweight
Packable
Great value
REASONS TO AVOID
Not as comfortable as foam core camping mattresses
Klymit Insulated Double V Review
If you want a mat that you can take on short backpacking trips and you prioritize snuggling over weight savings, this is the pad for you
Klymit Insulated Double V
Credit: Klymit
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Our Verdict
Lightweight camping comfort for two! This double pad barely sneaks into the camping mattress category; it's light enough for short backpacking trips if snuggling is a bigger priority than covering lots of miles in a day. As we expected, this pad's low weight and packability sacrifice comfort, but the Klymit Insulated Double V is still one of the more versatile mats we tested. It is light enough to be carried far from the car, will fit into a suitcase, or come out of storage for an overnight guest (though they may not have the best night's sleep).
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| Price | Check Price at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $179 List $179.00 at REI | $249.95 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $190 List $169.95 at REI | $179.95 at REI Compare at 2 sellers |
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| Bottom Line | Lightweight and packable, this mat is a great choice for traveling couples | All the favorite features we love from a camping mat at a great price | Foam car camping comfort that packs into a smaller and lighter package than its peers | A budget-conscious mattress that is quite warm, if a little less comfortable | Comfortable enough for car camping and backpacking, this is a versatile and packable mattress |
| Rating Categories | Klymit Insulated Do... | REI Co-op Camp Drea... | NEMO Roamer | Exped DeepSleep 7.5 | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir... |
| Comfort (40%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (20%) | |||||
| Warmth (20%) | |||||
| Versatility (10%) | |||||
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| Specs | Klymit Insulated Do... | REI Co-op Camp Drea... | NEMO Roamer | Exped DeepSleep 7.5 | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir... |
| Dimensions | 74 x 47 x 3 in | 78 x 32 x 4 in | 78 x 30 x 4 in | 78 x 30 x 3 in | 77 x 30 x 4 in |
| R-Value | 4.4 | 6.6 | 6 | 8.5 | 3.7 |
| Test Model | Two person | XL | XL, XWide | LW | XLarge |
| Length | 74 in | 78 in | 78 in | 78 in | 77 in |
| Width | 47 in | 32 in | 30 in | 30 in | 30 in |
| Thickness | 3 in | 4 in | 4 in | 3 in | 4 in |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs | 6.38 lbs | 5.88 lbs | 5.8 lbs | 2.34 lbs |
| Type | Pump inflation | Self inflating, inflation sack | Self inflating | Self inflating | Pump inflation |
| Packed Size | 7 x 12 in | 11 in x 30 in | 16 x 10 in | 32 x 8 in | 12 x 6 in |
| Bed Material | 75D polyester | Recycled polyester | 75D polyester | 75D polyester | Polyester |
| Valves | Flush flat | Two valves | Three valves | One-way | TwinLock |
| Accessories | Inflation bag, stuff sack | Air pump, pillow | Stuff sack, pump sack, repair kit | Stuff sack | Stuff sack, pump, pump sack |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
This Klymit Double V is less expensive and lighter than most of the single mattresses in this review; however, it is also one of the least comfortable. Other, more plush, double mats that we tested can pack away huge, limiting their use to car camping situations with a huge tent. The Double V is a much more versatile mat that will fit in your backpack or your luggage.
Performance Comparison
With plenty of room for two, the Klymit Double V features v-shaped chambers that increase thermal efficiency as well as making sure you don't feel it when your partner rolls around.
Credit: Matt Bento
Comfort
Compared to the average backpacking sleeping pad, the Insulated Double V is a very comfortable mat. While the V pattern is excellent for keeping the pad light and warm, it's ridges and rails aren't as comfortable as flat, baffle-less foam pads. The Double V fits in a backpack and can be carried to many places that other car camping mattresses are just too big to go.
The V shape chambers are a great strategy for keeping this mat warm and lightweight but aren't nearly as comfy as the baffle-less foam mats in our review.
Credit: Matt Bento
Ease of Use
This pad inflates by connecting its stuff sack to the inflation valve, opening the roll-top closure, blowing air in, rolling the bag shut, and pushing air into the pad. It sounds like a pain, but it's not bad at all, and our testers found they could actually move air into the pad without blowing at all, merely opening the top of the stuff sack seemed to fill it with an adequate amount of air.
This mat uses its own stuff sack as an inflation pump. Klymit recommends blowing into the bag to inflate, then rolling the top up and pushing air into the mat. Our testers found that they could get plenty of air in the bag without using a single breath.
Credit: Matt Bento
The stuff sack pump allows you to inflate this pad to maximum firmness. We just pushed on the bag until the pressure blew it off the valve, and then the one-way valve kept any air from escaping. Deflation is as easy as opening the deflate valve and opening the inflation valve a keeping it open with the pull tap. Roll it up tight and stick back in the pack, or if you're feeling lazy or in a hurry, the stuff sack is generously sized, and it's easy to get the mat in if it's not rolled super tightly.
This mat has a one-way valve for inflation and another for quick deflation.
Credit: Matt Bento
Warmth
An R-value of 4.4 makes the Double V appropriate for year-round use in the lower 48, and offers plenty of warmth to help the reluctant camper get outside, and sprawl out beside their sweetie underneath the stars. Though thin, this mat is insulated with Klymit's proprietary synthetic insulation and the chambers created by the V weld patterning limit air circulation, so the Double V doesn't suffer from circulating cold air. Additional warmth comes from the snuggle factor you can only get on a double pad. Foam pads that we tested are warmer (and more comfortable), but not as packable.
Versatility
At 3.6 pounds, the Insulated Double V is about the same weight as two (kinda heavy) backpacking sleeping pads. The Double V is warmer than most of the air mattresses that we tested, and more packable than any other mats in the review, despite being sized for two, making it rather versatile.
A double-wide camping mattress can make for a more fun, cuddlier camping experience.
Credit: Matt Bento
Packed Size
The Double V packs down to a svelte 7 x 12 inches. It's small enough for a carry on and easily fits in larger luggage, not something we can say about the foam core pads that we tested. If packability is your top priority, then this is a great option.
The generously sized stuff sack makes for easy packing, but with a little extra effort, the pad will pack down even smaller.
Credit: Matt Bento
Value
The price for this lightweight cuddle space is in the middle of the pack, and we think it is an awesome deal considering its versatility and the fact that it's for two.
Conclusion
This Klymit Double V is way more usable than we expected. A bicycle built for two isn't the most practical way to bike around, but it sure can be fun. The same can be said for the double pad. Sure it's a little heavy, but it's worth the smiles, and while a little novel, this pad is lightweight and warm enough that it's likely to get used more than you'd think.
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Laurel Hunter and Matt Bento
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