Static V Short™ Sleeping Pad

Nice feature with the separate valves for intake and exhaust.

Static V Short

I'm not an ultralight hiker but I bought the Static V Short partly to save a bit on weight...partly because I sleep on my side in a curled up / semi-fetal position so I figured I didn't need a full length pad anyhow. I also really hate foam pads that need to be slung on the outside of my pack when hiking. This is my first inflatable. I've been out on a couple weekend hikes already and really like the pad. Packs up small and most importantly sleeps very comfortably. While researching pads, I saw some reviewers grouse a bit about the Static Vs being noisy when you change positions. Meh. I'm an active sleeper. The pad does make noise but it's an easy trade for all it's other positives. I can't comment on long term durability. Obviously it's an inflatable so at some point it will leak/pop/get punctured. The material feels fairly resilient. I'll just need to treat it more carefully than my old closed-cell foam pad.

Very good length

I find the short length very easy to blow up with just 10 or so breaths. It is comfortable and does, in fact, keep me centered in the middle. I have been spoiled by comfort of the full length pad which is 3” rather than 2.5” thick. That’s why I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars. That said, the design that keeps you from rolling off the pad is amazing!