A close look at two sleeping pads buyers cross-shop. The Flash Insulated Air leans on low weight while the Insulated Static V Peak answers with warmth, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air | Klymit Insulated Static V Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 83✓ | 81 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 3.7 R | 4.2 R✓ |
| Weight | 15.0 oz✓ | 21.9 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 0.87 R/100g✓ | 0.68 R/100g |
| Packed size | 1.97 L✓ | 2.92 L |
| Thickness | 2.0 in | 2.5 in✓ |
| Durability | 30 /100 | 70 /100✓ |
| Price | $99.95 | $99.95 |
| Features | 1Two-way valve✓ | 0 |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | Mummy | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Flash Insulated Air in blue, Insulated Static V Peak 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.
Put the REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air next to the Klymit Insulated Static V Peak and the trade-offs are clear. The Flash Insulated Air wins on low weight and warmth-to-weight, and the Insulated Static V Peak pushes back on warmth and cushion.
The Flash Insulated Air is 7 oz lighter, stronger on warmth-to-weight, and more packable (2 L vs 2.9 L). The Insulated Static V Peak is warmer (R 4.2 vs R 3.7), thicker for more cushion, and more durable. On the default GearScore the Flash Insulated Air leads 83 to 81.
Pick the Flash Insulated Air if you care most about low weight and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Insulated Static V Peak if warmth and cushion matter more to you, or you are focused on colder nights and shoulder-season trips.
The REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air. It is 7 oz lighter than the Insulated Static V Peak.
The Klymit Insulated Static V Peak. It is warmer (R 4.2 vs R 3.7) than the Flash Insulated Air.
The REI Co-op Flash Insulated Air, 83 to 81 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Flash Insulated Air for low weight, or the Insulated Static V Peak for warmth. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.