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cyclical
1
Feb 20, 2017
Do the V-shaped ridges have any impact on how comfortable the pad is? How would this compare to, say, a Therm-a-rest?
Vajtagal
290
Feb 21, 2017
cyclicalOk here goes. How comfy it is depends fully on......you. Comparing pads on comfort is near impossible. I tried multiple pads trying to find 1 that I found comfy for me and my sleep style. Everybody sleeps different. The pad Bob loves and swears by is the same pad Bill swears at. I tried thermarest, had to get too bulky and heavy to be comfortable. Tried Big Agnes Double Z, didn't work for me. I'll sell it to whoever wants it. I'd wondered how Klymits pads who work for me. I knew I couldn't do their pads with holes as I use an ee Revelation quilt. I got the insulated 1 last time around, before they got the flat valve and 3 sizes. It is rather narrow at 20"at head, tapering to 17"at foot. To my surprise I find it wonderful. I'm a side sleeper, back sleepers will find unless in a mummy your arms will be on ground. But it works great for me, want this new version with flat valve. Nuts.
HubeyDoobyDoo
477
Feb 21, 2017
cyclicalDepends on which Thermarest you're referring to. I'm going to assume the NeoAir series because that's most comparable design wise.
The main difference of a Klymit pad with V baffles versus a Thermarest NeoAir is the volume of air the pad holds. A Klymit pad will hold somewhere abouts to 3/5ths to 1/2 of the volume of air compared to a Thermarest NeoAir.
This equates to less air volume support for your hips and shoulders when side sleeping. But for back and stomach sleeping because you're weight is spread out more evenly the difference is near negligible. I am a side sleeper; 30 y/o male, body type is tall and skinny (6'3" 147.7lbs) and I find side sleeping quite comfortable on the Klymit's in terms of support and not getting numb sides and having to continually roll over. Many others agree. I have read one complaint from a woman who said her hips weren't comfortable. So if you are heavier or have pronounced hourglass figure, you may want to consider a thicker pad for side sleeping. This pad is 2.5" thick, so look at 3.5" and upwards. You can see me laying on last years pad in this video. The link should take you directly to the 7:00 time mark where I lay down.
https://youtu.be/mBTrJti27No?t=423
I have tried the NeoAir Xlite regular and large and I found them to be very supportive but their design made them feel extremely narrow, even the large model felt like trying not to fall off a log to me because the edges were weak. The Klymit pads with their rails on the edges don't suffer from this.
Nepherim
39
Feb 22, 2017
HubeyDoobyDooExcellent video -- nicely done.
HubeyDoobyDoo
477
Feb 22, 2017
NepherimHey thanks for saying so. I look forward to doing more so appreciate the encouragement. :-)
Vajtagal
290
Feb 23, 2017
HubeyDoobyDooGood comp to the neo air, and nice vid. You've got good insight Hube.
teschi
90
Feb 28, 2017
HubeyDoobyDooI love my neoair, but you're right comfort is very subjective and the XTherm was significantly more expensive, but unfortunately the Klymit is just too short for me. The extra 3 cm make all the difference.
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