There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
This pad is insulated at an R value of 4.4 at a weight of 17.2 oz (488 g) for Regular. The first generation 'Massdrop x Klymit Static V Ultralight' I hear is no longer going to be offered in an insulated model anymore, just uninsulated at an R value of 1.3 at a weight of: 11.9 oz (337 g). So good weight saving in the first gen (Static V) if warm/hot overnight camping.
This pad version comes with different valves that make inflation and deflation several times faster.
It also comes with anti slip treatment to the bottom.
And has 3 size offerings.
These are the main differences.
Personally I like an insulated pad for night temps at and below 10-15 °C (50-59 °F) (The ground is often colder than the ambient readings). Some put foam under their summer pad to insulate from the ground too.
To clarify: if the pad name has "Massdrop" in the title, then that indicates that it is co-designed and sold exclusively through Massdrop.
Yes it is the better deal if it suits your needs. The only caveat here is a width reduction in the regular and short sizes: 20" (50cm) wide, vs Klymit's standard 23" (59cm). But you can go for the long size here which is 26" wide (66cm) and shorten it to your desired length.
When you're asking to compare it to the "Klymit static v2", are you referring to this? https://www.klymit.com/static-v2.html That has the same physical design but is made of thicker material (so heavier/but sturdier), has no insulation and has a different valve system (slower). Simply put, this is a lightweight winter pad that deploys and packs up quickly. The other is a summer pad which has a very similar weight but not as warm and deploys and packs up a bit slower. But is 3" (9cm) wider.
Comparable Klymit pad comparison data:
*Insulated models*
Massdrop x Klymit Ultralight V Sleeping Pad (regular size) R-value: 4.4 Dimensions, inflated: 72 x 20 x 2.5 in (182 x 51 x 6 cm) Weight: 17.2 oz (488 g) Valves: Flat (fast) $64.99
Klymit Insulated V Ultralite SL R-value: 4.4 Dimensions, inflated: 72 x 20 x 2.5 in (182 x 51 x 6 cm) Weight: 15.9 oz (450 g) Valves: Twist (slow) $119.95
Klymit Insulated Static V Lite R-value: 4.4 Dimensions, inflated: 72 x 23 x 2.5 in (182 x 59 x 6 cm) Weight, pad: 19.6 oz (556 g) Valves: Twist (slow) $94.95
*Uninsulated Models*
Massdrop x Klymit Static V Ultra Light R-value: 1.3 Dimensions, inflated: 72 x 20 x 2.5 in (182 x 51 x 6 cm) Weight, pad: 11.9 oz (337 g) Valves: Twist (slow) $ I forget (maybe 60 something)
Klymit Static V2 R-value: 1.3 Dimensions, inflated: 72 x 23 x 2.5 in (182 x 59 x 6 cm) Weight, pad: 16.33 oz (463 g) Valves: Twist (slow) $64.95
Klymit V Ultralight SL R-value: 1.3 Dimensions, inflated: 72 x 20 x 2.5 in (182 x 51 x 6 cm) Weight, pad: 11.9 oz (337 g) Valves: Twist (slow) $99.95