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Any recommendations for airbeds that don't give you that sinking feeling on the second night away?

I am sick of buying them....


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 4:59 pm
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sc-xc plus 10

We have bought at least 6 ranging from cheap to expensive and for some reason they always develop a number of small holes after the first use 😐


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:02 pm
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I made a deal with Mrs Peterfile that provided she will make do with a Thermarest/Exped on wild camps, we can use a double airbed (with mats on top for insulation) when car camping.

We bought one from Argos a few months ago, with a little battery operated inflator from Gooutdoors. I must admit, it's stood up to some fairly hefty abuse so far 😉

[url= http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6341275/Trail/searchtext%3EAIRBED.htm ]THIS ONE[/url]


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:04 pm
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Alpkit Dozer, best airbed I have ever used (IMHO) 🙂


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:05 pm
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Second the dozer


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:28 pm
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Third the Dozer. Just spent two nights on it inside my Blingo at the weekend. Top tip, don't inflate it too hard. It wants some give.


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:35 pm
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actually, what do you mean by "airbed" sc-xc?

One like I posted, or a self-inflating type?

If self-inflating type then I'd go for an Exped 9 every time. Expensive, but lightyears ahead of other "proper" camping mats.


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 5:38 pm
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Cheers all...

I meant traditional, family camping, blow up and get red faced air beds....but will check out the others as well.

Thanks


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 6:04 pm
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if it's for family camping (i.e. not just you!), your bank balance will take a plunge when you buy everyone a dozer/exped etc.

As I mentioned in my first post, the Argos one I bought is pretty good. Worth sticking a couple of closed cell mats underneath (about £3 each, helps protect and insulate) plus a thick blanket on top (for the same reasons).

Also, I reckon that most damage occurs during storage/moving etc, rather than through faulty construction. So a bit of care when storing it (I keep mine in a cardboard box rather than wrapping in a carrier bag etc) seems sensible


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 6:08 pm
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i'll second the exped one best investment i made in camping gear


 
Posted : 07/05/2012 8:47 pm

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