Recommend me something to sleep on please

[SwanJack]

So after having had enough of blow up mattresses that leak, can someone recommend an alternative, or one that wont leave me sleeping on the floor and completely hacked off at 4.30am. Ideally, it should be a 'double' size wise. Thanks.

[Du1point8]

not to state the bleeding obvious, but

http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/camping-double-air-...

[GAjon]

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Double size?

[SwanJack]

Du1point8 said:

not to state the bleeding obvious, but

http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/camping-double-air-...

Thanks, yes of course I'm aware of these since having discovered Google , have you slept on one? what are they like?? I've read that these are colder than a mattress due to the air gap between the bed and floor. Anybody tried a self inflating camping mat?

Edited by SwanJack on Thursday 3rd January 16:03

[Barkychoc]

When my daughter visits she sleeps on a single folding bed as above. The canvas is pulled quite taut and she says it is a bit firm even though she has a quilt underneath, but for occasional use is ok.

[Gusbang]

Vango DLX self inflating mattress.

[Piglet]

Self inflating mats are great - have a look at www.alpkit.com they have a good range and their customer service is fab. I can't stand airbeds, they are always freezing cold.

Don't blame me if you spend a fortune on things you don't need on their though!

[Chrisgr31]

Piglet said:

. I can't stand airbeds, they are always freezing cold.

I place an insulating mat under the airbed, solves the freezing cold problem, guess it may also help prevent leaks o if theres a stray stone underneath.

[TIGERSIX]

http://www.aerobed.co.uk

Try this web site we have one and its the dogs self inflating/deflating packs down nicely and only paid about £80 for their premium model

[condor]

Chrisgr31 said:

Piglet said:

. I can't stand airbeds, they are always freezing cold.

I place an insulating mat under the airbed, solves the freezing cold problem, guess it may also help prevent leaks o if theres a stray stone underneath.

I use an insulating mat too - then have a sleeping bag as a mattress cover and duvet on top. Always been very comfortable and warm

[Zelda Pinwheel]

condor said:

Chrisgr31 said:

Piglet said:

. I can't stand airbeds, they are always freezing cold.

I place an insulating mat under the airbed, solves the freezing cold problem, guess it may also help prevent leaks o if theres a stray stone underneath.

I use an insulating mat too - then have a sleeping bag as a mattress cover and duvet on top. Always been very comfortable and warm

Definitely use something underneath it, even a blanket is good.

We bought one of these Quechua jobs for the rooftent, and it's brilliant, especially if one partner likes a firmer/softer bed than the other. We've usually used the coleman double comfort airbed which has the same principle, but we saw the Quechua setup in France and couldn't resist. It's so comfy. When we go to the US with the truck later in the year, I'm going to modify a couple of regular duvet covers to fit it, as the original cover is some manmade fabric which I don't get on with for long periods.


http://www.quechua.com/en-GB/five-stars/96/sleepin...

[anonymous-user]

SwanJack said:

Du1point8 said:

not to state the bleeding obvious, but

http://www.outdooraction.co.uk/camping-double-air-...

Thanks, yes of course I'm aware of these since having discovered Google , have you slept on one? what are they like?? I've read that these are colder than a mattress due to the air gap between the bed and floor. Anybody tried a self inflating camping mat?

Edited by SwanJack on Thursday 3rd January 16:03

Have slept on one (single version) often, sometimes for months at a time whilst enforcing UK Foreign Policy in the sand.
Excellent bit of kit as long as:
1) you add a Thermarest on top and
2) you buy one of the original US military ones......which are designed to withstand nuclear blasts and support the 300lb bulk of a slumbering Navy SEAL.

[RemaL]

I've used and had a thermarest for years

I have the Casecamp and another lightweight one. been great and worth looking here

http://cascadedesigns.com/en/therm-a-rest

they are not cheap but have lasted me so far 8+ years of camping, le mans, events etc...

[Balmoral]

Piglet said:

have a look at www.alpkit.com

+1

I did lots of research, read lots of reviews, had a look at several of the alternatives in various outdoor superstores and finally decided on an alpkit Dozer. Highly recommended.

[Bill]

RemaL said:

I've used and had a thermarest for years

Likewise. My 23 year old (Bloody hell I feel old...) 3/4 length thermarest is still going strong, although I've had to patch it a few times. Now I like my home comforts a bit more so we've got a pair of thicker (2" iirc) base camp efforts that have had a far easier life