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BlackElk
65
Feb 16, 2017
I own the static insulated V lite and purchased it for many of the same reasons you listed.  I used it on a 60 mile clip of the John Muir trail last September.  It weighs 16.9 oz.  I have tried 3/4 length sleeping pads and prefer the longer pads.  I train for and practice the light and fast philosophy but trade off the weight reduction with other gear and not my sleeping systems.  A good nights sleep is important to me especially when backpacking 10-15 miles a day over the course of a week or more.  The only complaint I have about my Klymet is that it is noisy when you move around.  I found the pad to be a tremendous value for the weight to cost ratio compared to the other sleeping pads I own (2 Thermarest).
A community member
Feb 16, 2017
BlackElkThank you for your comments. Have you had any problems with hips and/or shoulder hitting the ground while sleeping on your side?
BlackElk
65
Feb 16, 2017
I really have not had any issues with shoulders or hips. However, I do use a Sea to Summint ultralight pillow that provides great support. I have noticed that without good head support your shoulders and neck have to support the additional weight of your head and this often leads to issues. Also on the 3/4 pads the portion of legs that "hang off" can similarly impact your hips if you do not have some support underneath them and of course when it's cold you will loose heat from your legs as well. This of course is what has worked for me and what I have learned over 20 plus years of backpacking and living in the field both as a civilian and in the military.
A community member
Feb 16, 2017
BlackElkI too use an inflatable pillow that cradles my neck while supporting my head. One of the things that keep me coming back to the Static V Jr is the 23" width. My 20" wide Exped allows me to go fetal without my legs or butt hanging off, but just barely. I'm hoping the extra 3" width will provide better support and coverage against heat loss.
Buttonpresser
19
Feb 16, 2017
BlackElkHah, I have the same pillow. Love that thing. They should drop those.
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