Here is how these two sleeping pads compare on the numbers. The Insulated Static V Peak leans on low weight while the Insulated Air Core Ultra answers with warmth, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Klymit Insulated Static V Peak | Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 81✓ | 75 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.2 R | 4.5 R✓ |
| Weight | 21.9 oz✓ | 22.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.68 R/100g | 0.72 R/100g✓ |
| Packed size | 2.92 L | 1.66 L✓ |
| Thickness | 2.5 in | 3.3 in✓ |
| Durability | 70 /100 | n/s |
| Price | $99.95 | $99.95 |
| Features | 0 | 2Pump sack included, Repair kit included✓ |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Insulated Static V Peak in blue, Insulated Air Core Ultra in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the rating for the Overall use-case (0 to 100). Pick another above to re-score. Prices are current MSRP.
The Klymit Insulated Static V Peak against the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra is a study in priorities. The Insulated Static V Peak wins on low weight, and the Insulated Air Core Ultra pushes back on warmth and warmth-to-weight.
The Insulated Static V Peak is 1 oz lighter. The Insulated Air Core Ultra is warmer (R 4.5 vs R 4.2), stronger on warmth-to-weight, and more packable (1.7 L vs 2.9 L). On the default GearScore the Insulated Static V Peak leads 81 to 75.
Pick the Insulated Static V Peak if you care most about low weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Insulated Air Core Ultra if warmth and warmth-to-weight matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The Klymit Insulated Static V Peak. It is 1 oz lighter than the Insulated Air Core Ultra.
The Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra. It is warmer (R 4.5 vs R 4.2) than the Insulated Static V Peak.
The Klymit Insulated Static V Peak, 81 to 75 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Insulated Static V Peak for low weight, or the Insulated Air Core Ultra for warmth. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.