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 cb
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Not looking for the thermarest type thing - more the blow up mattress. Need one for a week of sleeping on the floor rather than outdoors camping so bulk not so much of an issue.

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Posted : 23/07/2014 7:59 am
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Not found one yet.... Prefer either cheaper thermarest/car camping mats or futon mattresses for comfort.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:03 am
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I'd still buy a thermarest as yo never know when you'll need it.

Also standard air mattresses are bloody cold, so again future use will be limited.

My thoughts.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:04 am
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Tried a few of the more expensive ones (Coleman etc) - still just fancy li-los IMHO. settled on Vango DLX 7.5 mat. Used as primary bed for over a year no probs


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:15 am
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Was recommended [url= http://m.kathmandu.co.uk/sleeping-gear/beds-and-mats/insulite-air-mat-sunset.html ]this [/url]by someone on here a while ago. Never got round to buying it tho.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:23 am
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recently got some exped downmat UL 7s and 5s for me and the family for camping, and have to say in lots of ways it is phenomenally better than a standard blow up mattress.

As above, I would got for that (more expensive than a blow up mattress though)

Other than that, as mentioned, can you jsut chuck a "proper" mattress on the floor?


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:24 am
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The insuLITE ones look OK but out of stock. Maybe the Vango then - thanks for the suggestions. Can't use a normal mattress as its for a holiday so needs to be transported.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:39 am
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I'd second the Vango sleeping mats. We've got 5 from 2.5cm thick up to the 7.5cm one. And all are comfy and good value.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:43 am
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There used to be a really good value one on Amazon but I can't remember the name, will have a think

Its comfy and plush but packs down quite big. Its intended for that exact purpose


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:45 am
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We have an [url= http://www.aerobed.co.uk/index.asp ]Aerobed[/url]. Not cheap but it is really good.
RM.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:54 am
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We've got 2 of these for car camping. They're the most comfortable sleeping mat i've ever tried but really bulky once rolled up.
[url] http://www.gelert.com/gelert-xpedition-xl-10cm-self-inflating-mattress-789191 [/url]


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:58 am
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We've slept in something similar to the Aerobed, very comfy, I think it was from a shopping channel/ QVC type thing, had its own compressor built in too.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:01 am
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Tried the [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-2000012345-Comfort-Double-Airbed/dp/B0030BGA6O ]Coleman dual chamber [/url]one, and [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/AeroBed-Aerobed-Sleepeasy-Double-Airbed/dp/B0056FQELS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1406106077&sr=1-1&keywords=aerobed ]Aerobed [/url]one, much prefer the self inflating type


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:01 am
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What's "decent"? - I got 2 double inflatable beds with my Halfords tent years ago and they er, go up and stay up. What more do you need. If you put enough air in them, add a pillow, they are quite firm and comfortable.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:02 am
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We got an Aerobed recently - think it was £130 in the sale which still seemed a lot to me for a blow up bed. That said we slept on it for over a week and it was fine - not quite as good as a normal bed but not far off - you do get a bit of "roll together" and I topped it up every couple of days with the built in pump. It also packs away reasonably small to put in a wardrobe.

My main concern would be will it last long before puncturing.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:05 am
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Tried big air mattresses for the big tent. Eventually settled on exped mats, never looked back.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:06 am
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I'm sur ethe one we had was the Intex one, not bad prices if you google it.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:10 am
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uhmm so now there is the Aerobed at 74 quid or the Intex one at 41. Aerobed looks like it might be more comfy I guess.

DezB - I'd be happy on the floor with an old Karrimat, alas its not just me, therefore there is no logic to the definition of 'decent'...apart from it not being a "camping mat".


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:42 am
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I think a cheap airbed that's not leaking and a couple of sheepskins with a cotton sheet over the top is top notch for a spot of glamping.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:44 am

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