How to repair a slow leaking Klymit sleeping pad

[@sontwo3948]

Very helpful video, but I found an easier way to pull the stem out, since my hands/fingers were not strong enough. You need a regular pair of pliers (opened to wider setting) and a pair of vice grip pliers. Lay the deflated pad on the floor, lay the vice grips flat on deflated pad (putting a cloth between vice grips and vinyl pad to protect vinyl), tighten the vice grips just enough so they are just barely gripping bottom of the valve stem. And I then knelt on the flat handle of vice grips so it would not move. Then use your pliers (pulling vertically) to PULL the valve stem out. Kneeling on the flattened/horizontal vice grips is so much easier than trying to hold the valve stem base with your fingers. I was pleasantly surprised that the stem then pulled out so easily. I applied a generous bead of "Rapid Fuse" (a great type of super glue) around the stem and pushed the stem easily back into place. Won't know until tomorrow if the glue sealed the leak or not. Here's hoping !

[@SeniorHiker77]

Good information Barry, but I had MikeP Hiker. 😀😀😎

[@lilychan3048]

Thanks for posting this!! This method worked for me!

[@DonJetblack00]

Pulled out no problem on all 8 of my mats using the standard klymit method.

[@1empyre1life]

It's been 3 years, how has the repair held up?

[@ShaneF-d7o]

Hi From Australia,like the other viewers I found your video to be a great help so a Big Thank you for sharing, I’d already found the leak I filled the bath tub (but yours is a much better option)a used a lot less water.Thanks again Shane

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm glad it was helpful, Shane.

[@wiseoleowl5154]

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[@SeniorHiker77]

My son has 14 years in the Navy and will retire at 20~23.

[@wiseoleowl5154]

Senior Hiker 77 Is your son stationed on USS Ronald Reagan?

[@SeniorHiker77]

He was on the RR but now on his 2nd 3 year tour in Miswa Japan.

[@AmyRoutt]

Such a good thing to know! I repaired a couple small rips in my Exped car camping pad. Found them by using soap and water as well! Almost good as new

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Amy. 👍

[@tristar3005]

Great info thanks. I tried sleeping out in 10F the other night and woke up a couple hours in with my pad deflated and me flat on the ground and starting to freeze. Will check this leak spot when I get home

[@SeniorHiker77]

Believe it or not but just yesterday I found a slow leak in the underside of my klymit insulated pad. Nothing worst than waking up on a deflated sleeping pad in the wintertime. Lol

[@JungBokLee]

thank you for sharing this helpful video...thanks again

[@SeniorHiker77]

헐! 감사함니다, 이 씨.

[@MonicaTVToronto]

Wow, you are so frugal and skillful as well👍👍. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day.😊😊

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Monica 😊

[@halabujioutdoors]

Thanks for sharing simple but useful tip. I'm gonna check my double Klymit sleeping pad. Happy trails!

[@SeniorHiker77]

You're welcome Mr. YI 👍

[@rustyshimstock8653]

Good call on diagnosing the leak. I wonder if 1 or 2 wraps of plumber's teflon tape might stop the ,eak without lermanently fusing the valve stem?

[@SeniorHiker77]

Great point! I checked the Klymit website, and they use the glue method. I'm still using both the kymit winter and summer sleeping pads.

[@1empyre1life]

I really appreciate this video. I think I'm going to try this on my climate seat pads that are essentially a mini sleeping pad because they've leaked in a very similar fashion. I may also make a video outlining this, thanks for the inspiration!

[@SeniorHiker77]

If the valve is leaking that process will fix it.

[@baijokull]

Good to know, I've had one of these for about 5 years. Just got my first slow leak and it was a tiny hole in the body, no leaks from the stem yet but apparently it's a pretty common problem with these.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Yes leaking around the stem is pretty common. 👍

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

Get it Mike! hold it down, wrestle it lol. Those little suckers are really in there. this is really good to know. I do not have one of these pads but a friend of mine does. I think he has problems with it.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm glad you found this video useful. Thanks for the comment. 😁

[@KuntryRD]

Nice! I have 2 klymit pads. My Static V ultralight, which has the flat, inflate/deflate valves, does seem to have a slow leak. At first, I thought it was being caused by cold temperature. But last trip, I had to roll off and top it off 3 times. I will see if I can test both valves the same way. You and Mike are funny! Love watching you two.

[@sun-power]

Mine new Klymit leaks too. My Thermarest never leaked though....

[@KuntryRD]

@@sun-power I really do hate flat valves. Too hard to open and I have never had one that did not leak. My Klymit pad with a push-pull valve and my Neoair do not leak. I do like the comfort of the Klymit pads though.

[@memathews]

Good to know this is easily field repairable.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for your comment Mathews.👍

[@jontheriot6752]

Thanks for the tip. My problem is I can fill full of air, push the valve back down, but can't twist shut. I've even tried pliers, but didn't want to snap it off. Any advice?

[@SeniorHiker77]

Maybe you put to much glue. You can order new values. Hope that helps.

[@SectionHikingTheAT]

Hi MikeP! 😎 Better start eating your spinach!! 77, I didn’t know they popped out like that- great repair!!!

[@wanderingaloudwithmark3057]

I'm wondering about the quality control at klymit.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Mark, Klymit sent back a brand new one the first time plus I think the newer pad have a better valve system.

[@wanderingaloudwithmark3057]

@@SeniorHiker77 Well at least the customer service is good. Just saying that if three pads are failing. It may be time to head back to the drawing board. Good video.

[@sun-power]

@@SeniorHiker77 I have the new valve system, and it leaks as well!

[@SeniorHiker77]

@@sun-power that one needs to be returned.

[@Brepian]

I've vango mat the valve and fabric joint is torn, I used super glue but failed to join the valve to the fabric.any suggestions

[@SeniorHiker77]

You might try contacting the manufacturer for a remedy.

[@gijoe44]

Seems like Klymit needs to change these valves.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I think they have J.👍

[@abethepunk]

I got mine less than a year ago, we'll see...

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Hello my friend, My Pad leaks slowly. It doesn’t have a stem valve. Not sure if it can be fixed. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Might have to send it back to manufacturer John.

[@veganangel811]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@SeniorHiker77]

You are welcome VA. ATB

[@KrizAkoni]

Very good video! I've had issues with a different brand and I suspect it may be the issue. I need to examine this more closely. I'd use silicone before I used super glue - like you said, one time shot!

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm not worried about the 1 time shot because I'll just send it back to Klymit. I have 25" Big Agnes SLX Neo Air therm all seem to have slow leaks, when it gets bad enough I'll research that too Thanks for watching.👍

[@SectionHikingTheAT]

KrizAkoni I had a slow leak in my xtherm and the repair kit stuff smelled like superglue to me.

[@SalineScott]

That is some good information to know. Thanks for sharing

[@SeniorHiker77]

You're welcome Saline.👍

[@naturjsameisen]

Awesome and interesting channel with informative content! I like your channel!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Wow, thanks for stopping by.👍

[@SCAtraveler]

Where can I buy the valve replacement?

[@SeniorHiker77]

I didn't have to replace the valve with a new one just super glued it. I'm sure customer service can help you. Hope this helps.

[@techguy9023]

Did you put in a new stem or just reglue the old ones?

[@SeniorHiker77]

Just re-glued the old one, it seems to work ok

[@BCOutdoorwilderness]

curious also now that ive re`glued my own pad, did i just void my warratee even though klymit says we can fix ourselves? is no mention of that

[@SeniorHiker77]

Actually if using super glue it's a one time fix, if it leaks again I'm sending it back to Klymit and see what customer service will do. If you sent it back for repair that's exactly what they would do, it's in their video. Good luck.👍

[@patrichcerpa2923]

Like always, thanks!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Hope you found it useful.ATB

[@irawansurdani4759]

Thank u so much sirrr

[@SeniorHiker77]

They still working and no leaks.

[@irawansurdani4759]

@@SeniorHiker77 Yes, I just tried to do the same thing and the work was very good. Greetings from Indonesia

[@HikeCamp]

I am glad my Klimit does not have those valves. But my Klimit pillow does... Good to know.

[@icejunki]

Great content

[@johnrussell5715]

Can you fix my Big Agnes air core?

[@SeniorHiker77]

Sorry John can't help you on the Big Agnes valve repair. I have 2 big agnes pads and been very lucky with no leaks

[@johnrussell5715]

@@SeniorHiker77 it has a very slow leak which I haven't been able to pin down and they're no help.

[@SeniorHiker77]

My experience with slow leaks were always around the valve. I used a soapy sponge to find the leak how to repair a big agnes value I don't know. I think the first thing is to find the leak. Put in a pool or bathtub.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Sometimes my pad feels a little limp in the morning but don't think it's a leak might have something to do with the weather. If it's really flat then it a leak. Hope this helps.

[@icebearhikes]

Great video!

[@spencerdpettegrew]

Love your vids!!!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Spencer.👌

[@Dford74]

I’ve tried this twice. It doesn’t work. Contact Klymet if your mat leaks. This particular problem is covered in the warranty. They will most likely send you a new matt. They did for me.

[@SeniorHiker77]

You are right they will send a new mat. But it worked for Mike and myself.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Hey...I figured out that Featured channel an added You, Mike, Ice Bear and SectionHiking the AT... Cool.

[@BCOutdoorwilderness]

just had mine leak and tried this. poor design. seems they all leak there. mine didnt seem to have any glue or sealant in there at all from factory. saw no residue of any sealant or glue. kinda poor design for somewhat pricey pads

[@SeniorHiker77]

You are right about the design but the new products have changed to the flat valve system. I have the newer pad and no more leaking around the valve.

[@BCOutdoorwilderness]

@@SeniorHiker77 glad was changed. a valve isnt worth double cost as was a year ago is all. only paid 88 buck to my door with old valve 1 year ago. if thats the only change thats rediculous cost for a valve

[@marshallsilva9389]

Cmon guys, did this work or not?? My Klymit leaked from start, the instructions were very poor n perhaps twisted to much. Very poor design n instructions for otherwise great design rendered useless right from the start

[@SeniorHiker77]

Yes it worked we fix 4 Klymit pads using that process.

[@marshallsilva9389]

Right, if glue doesn't work u are sunk n ever removing that stem again. Very poor design

[@SeniorHiker77]

You are absolutely true, it's a one time fix. Fortunately Klymit update that design and now uses a flat valve system.

[@atypicalhiker]

You may save someone from trashing a good pad with this video.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Kevin, we'll be at Dead Pine this weekend if you are available.

[@atypicalhiker]

Senior Hiker 77 my big 4-5 day hike starts friday morning. Benton Mackaye trail in TN

[@SeniorHiker77]

Keep us posted and make many videos. 👌

[@atypicalhiker]

Senior Hiker 77 will do

[@carlossheppard1745]

It’s sucks when you buy american and the quality and engineering just doesn’t last. Klymit should have engineered a better valve to begin with.

[@SeniorHiker77]

That's true but the newer models do have updated valves. Their customer service is top notch.