Klymit Static V2

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

SKU: 06S2GR03C (green) — confirmed by Bass Pro Shops ("Manufacturer model #: 06S2GR03C"). Research date: 2026-09-20. All prices USD, observed through indexed retail sources on that date — re-verify live before purchase; indexed crawl ages vary.

1. One-line summary

The budget air pad: a 23-inch-wide, V-chambered inflatable at ~1 lb and ~$70 — genuinely comfortable for back and stomach sleepers, but with a legacy (non-ASTM) 1.3 R-value that makes it a warm-weather-only pad.

2. 2026 lineup note

Dealers still sell the Static V2 as of 2026-09-20, but its active-lineup status is UNVERIFIED: Locally showed it out of stock, and Klymit now foregrounds newer Static V models. It may be legacy dealer stock rather than an actively refreshed 2026 model — do not declare it discontinued, but verify availability at purchase. Sibling-track pads are not covered here.

3. Lineage note (2023–2026 changes; buying old/clearance/used)

• The Static V2 (~2016) is a lighter-top-fabric derivative of the original Static V (~2014): 30D polyester top, V-chambers, side rails, deep welds.
• No verified annual redesign for 2023–2026 — specs have been stable for years.
• R-value note: the quoted 1.3 is on Klymit's legacy pre-ASTM scale — it is not an ASTM F3340 result. (Klymit has begun adopting ASTM R-values on some pads; a Dick's reviewer's excitement about "finally" seeing ASTM R-values on the Static V confirms the V2's 1.3 predates that.) Do not compare the 1.3 directly against ASTM-rated pads — as a rule of thumb it behaves like a summer-only pad.
• Buying old/clearance/used: Used air pads are risky unless thoroughly leak-tested — especially the valve and the V-chamber welds, which are the most commonly reported failure points (Home Depot customer reviews). A used V2 at a small discount is not worth it; buy new or deeply discounted new-old-stock.

4. Detailed specifications

Key buying trap: the 1.3 R-value is not ASTM — this is a summer/warm-weather pad, full stop. Pair or replace it for shoulder-season use.

5. Pricing in USD (observed 2026-09-20, not checkout-verified)

• MAP status: UNVERIFIED for this product.

6. What's in the box (and what's needed)

• Included: stuff sack and patch kit (confirmed by Bass Pro: "Comes with a patch kit for easy repairs").
• Nothing else needed. A tiny pump sack (not included) speeds inflation and keeps moisture out of the pad.

7. Warranty

• Retailers consistently state a lifetime / limited lifetime warranty (Bass Pro: "Mfrs. lifetime warranty").
• UNVERIFIED: exact current official Klymit terms, exclusions, ownership/proof-of-purchase requirements, and how punctures are treated versus seam/valve defects. Confirm on klymit.com before relying on this.

8. Community verdict (aggregated, sourced, balanced)

• Why people buy it: The value proposition is real — CleverHiker rates it 4.0 as a best-value air pad: inexpensive, compact (3 × 8 in packed), a generous 23-inch width, and a supportive V-chamber feel that many back and stomach sleepers genuinely like.
• Honest negatives:
  • R-1.3 = warm-weather only (see the trap above).
  • Some side sleepers bottom out or dislike the ridge feel.
  • Slippery and somewhat noisy fabric reported.
  • Slow valve and weld leaks are the recurring complaint in owner reviews (Home Depot reviews); durability reports are mixed — some long-distance owners got substantial mileage, others had early valve or seam failures.
• Bottom line: the best cheap way to try an inflatable pad for summer backpacking — just don't expect it to insulate, and test the valve before every trip.

9. Images

1. [research workspace] (713×713 JPEG) — Static V2 retail packaging (stuff sack; "Static V2™", 16.6 oz / 471 g, 72×23×2.5 in, 1.3 R-value visible). Source: Outback Equipment AU product page (https://www.outbackequipment.com.au/klymit-static-v2; asset filename contains exact model 06S2GR03C). Exact model confirmed.
2. [research workspace] (1200×1200 JPEG) — Static V2 product shot. Source: Camping Factory product page (https://www.camping-factory.com/klymit-static-v2-isomatte-hellgruen; asset filename contains "STATIC-V2"). Exact model confirmed.
3. [research workspace] (600×600 JPEG) — Static V2 product shot. Source: Home Depot CDN (asset filename contains exact model 06s2gr03c; Home Depot lists the Klymit Static V2 06S2GR03C). Exact model confirmed.

• [research workspace] (759×1500 JPEG) — green Static V2 inflated with stuff sack beside it, scale/what's-included angle. Source: Desertcart Klymit Static V2 brand page (https://www.desertcart.com.kw/brand/klymit-static-v2)
• [research workspace] (1200×900 JPEG) — retail packaging with "Static V2" label and specs visible. Source: Obelink.de Klymit Static V2 listing (https://www.obelink.de/klymit-static-v2-isomatte-0846647006742.html)
• [research workspace] (2180×2500 JPEG) — official Static V2 storage bag with printed specs and V-chamber graphic. Source: Klymit EU official site (https://www.klymit.eu/cdn/shop/products/Klymit_StaticV2_StorageBag.png)
• klymit-static-v2-7.jpg — base-model Static V2 in use: camper seated on the green V-chamber pad inside a tent, KLYMIT logo visible (CleverHiker Static V2 review photo; 2026-09-21 gap-fill, second attempt; sought in-use shot)

10. Sources

• https://www.basspro.com/p/klymit-static-v2-sleeping-pad (specs, weight 16 oz, R-1.3, model 06S2GR03C, lifetime warranty, patch kit)
• https://www.battlbox.com/products/klymit-static-v2-sleeping-pad ($69.99)
• https://www.locally.com/product/2113916/klymit-static-v2-sleeping-pad (MSRP $74.99)
• https://www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/klymit-static-v2-sleeping-pad-review/
• https://www.homedepot.com/p/reviews/Klymit-Static-V2-Sleeping-Pad-Green-06S2GR03C/322121217/2 (owner durability/leak reports)
• https://www.trek-lite.com/index.php?threads/klymit-hammock-v.5631/

Enrichment addendum (2026-09-20)

Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality

This is the catalog's cautionary tale on budget air pads. A Rokslide owner's Static V developed "a bunch of little pinholes" within a year despite always using a Tyvek groundsheet; Klymit replaced it under warranty — and the replacement started failing the same way in under a year. A Dick's Sporting Goods reviewer: pad "started losing air after about 10–15 nights... no obvious leak to patch," and Klymit "would not honor the warranty" due to "numerous fine print requirements." Home Depot reviews from 2025 include DOA/slow-leak units ("woke up in my tent on the bare ground"). The pattern: micro-pinholes and slow valve leaks, often unfindable with soap-and-water. Against that: many owners get years of service, and Klymit does replace clear-cut cases — but the warranty experience is inconsistent.

Warranty: Klymit advertises a limited lifetime warranty (Amazon listing confirms "Limited lifetime"), but owner reports describe fine-print hurdles — keep receipts, document the leak, and expect process friction. Treat the warranty as a maybe, not a promise.

Version history — year by year

• ~2016: Static V2 launches (lighter evolution of the original Static V) — V-chamber baffles, 30D polyester top / 75D polyester bottom, model 06S2GR03C.
• 2017–2026: essentially unchanged. MSRP $74.99; street $50–70. No redesign, no R-value update — the quoted 1.3 is a pre-ASTM legacy number, not ASTM F3340. Do not compare it with ASTM-rated pads.

Head-to-head vs closest rivals

• vs Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol (catalog): the real budget fork — the Static V2 is more comfortable and packs smaller; the Z Lite is bombproof with zero failure modes. For beginners, the Z Lite's reliability beats the Static V2's comfort.
• vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT (catalog): ~$50–70 street vs $199.95 — but the XLite is a genuine R-4.5 3-season pad and the Static V2 is a summer pad. The price gap buys two seasons.
• vs NEMO Tensor All-Season (catalog): not comparable — the Tensor is a premium insulated pad at 3–4× the price.

Care & maintenance

Store unrolled with the valve open. Always use a groundsheet — the pinhole record says the 30D top needs protection. Patch kit included; add Tenacious Tape. Test-hold the pad inflated at home before every trip (the slow-leak failure mode announces itself overnight, not at setup). Inflate via the integrated valve; 10–15 breaths.

Buying traps

• The R-value trap: 1.3 is pre-ASTM — this is a summer-only pad (warm nights, 50°F+). Anyone selling it as "3-season" is misreading the number.
• Static V vs Static V2: the original Static V (heavier, 18.7 oz packed per Amazon) still circulates — verify "V2" / model 06S2GR03C.
• Warranty fine print: "lifetime warranty" marketing vs inconsistent honoring — buy on the pad's merits and price, not the warranty promise.
• Folding: multiple owners note it's hard to refold into the stuff sack unless folded exactly along the pleat lines — practice at home.

Community Verdict — additional voices (appended 2026-09-20)

• Rokslide (multi-year owner): pinholes at ~1 year despite Tyvek groundsheet; warranty replacement also failing — "really nice and comfortable pad but has not been durable enough in my experience."
• Dick's Sporting Goods review: 10–15 nights then unfindable slow leak; warranty denied on fine print — "I would not buy again."
• Home Depot (2025): DOA and slow-leak reports; one reviewer flags the deflate valve as the suspected culprit.
• Backcountry Gearheads: "go-to pad when I need to shave weight without sacrificing comfort... the durable bottom holds up to repeated use" — the positive case, from lighter-use owners.

Key Specs gap-fill (appended 2026-09-20)

• Standard for warmth: quoted R-1.3 is pre-ASTM (legacy scale), NOT ASTM F3340 — it cannot be compared numerically with the XLite NXT (4.5) or Tensor (5.4). Treat as roughly a warm-weather pad.
• Weights: 16.6 oz (471 g) claimed (per Backcountry); Amazon lists 16 oz packed weight variant data — expect ~16–17 oz real.
• Dimensions: 72 × 23 × 2.5 in inflated; packs to 8 × 3 in.
• Fabrics: 30D polyester top / 75D polyester bottom; V-chamber body-mapping baffles; patch kit + stuff sack included.

Sources

• www.outbackequipment.com.au — retrieval date not recorded
• www.camping-factory.com — retrieval date not recorded
• www.desertcart.com.kw — retrieval date not recorded
• www.obelink.de — retrieval date not recorded
• www.klymit.eu — retrieval date not recorded
• www.basspro.com — retrieval date not recorded
• www.battlbox.com — retrieval date not recorded
• www.locally.com — retrieval date not recorded
• www.cleverhiker.com — retrieval date not recorded
• www.homedepot.com — retrieval date not recorded
• www.trek-lite.com — retrieval date not recorded