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Klymit Static V Base Sleeping Pad vs NEMO Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 115 g (4.1 oz).

Static V Base Sleeping Pad lists for $10.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Static V Base Sleeping Pad

  • Check price at Klymit

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

  • Check price on Amazon→

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Static V Base Sleeping Pad

Klymit

Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

NEMO

Weight
18.7 oz
14.6 oz
MSRP
$49.95
$59.95
R-value
1.3
2

Which one to choose

  • Choose the NEMO Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad if every ounce counts — 14.6 oz against 18.7 oz.
  • Choose the NEMO Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad for colder ground: R-value 2 against 1.3. The Klymit Static V Base Sleeping Pad's R 1.3 sits in the warm-nights band (under R 2).
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Klymit Static V Base Sleeping Pad lighter than the NEMO Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad?
Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 115 g (4.1 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Klymit Static V Base Sleeping Pad or the NEMO Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad?
Static V Base Sleeping Pad lists for $10.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Klymit Static V Base Sleeping Pad

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“The Static V Base™ is a rugged, lightweight pad that delivers advanced performance at an accessible price. Its body-mapped V-chamber design improves insulation and support, while durable materials make it tough enough for ground use without a tent or tarp.”
Full specs and prices for the Static V Base Sleeping Pad →

NEMO Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad

Source not recorded.

“With Switchback, NEMO has redefined the classic closed-cell foam sleeping pad to deliver more thickness and plush comfort in an industry-leading packed size. This pad features hexagonal nodes molded with dual-density Axiotomic foam to create Hypnoelastic zones that conform to your body in a perfect balance of comfort and support. Rectangular, 72 by 20 inches in the Regular size, and it folds rather than inflates.”
Full specs and prices for the Switchback Foam Sleeping Pad →

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