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08/3/2015 at 6:00pm
 Location: bourton on the water
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Quote: Originally posted by Sarah+Simon on 07/3/2015
So we're starting from scratch having sold all our grass 2 years ago.

Previously I found air mattresses too cold but our fat airics were a bit rustly ...

What is your comfiest, warmest bed set up?



Seeing that you have a pyramid tent , our experience was we lost too much space in the sleeping area using our posodas camp bed with 10mm sim on top , have just tried out our Exped down mats 9DLX ( coupled together ) even found some fleece covers that fit perfectly , so much better than having a bar between us , packs small , easy to pack away , integrated pump , they have down built into them and are super insulative from the cold ground . Definitely a thumbs up from us for the Exped .


08/3/2015 at 6:46pm
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We no longer tent camp, but when we did it was always camp beds with a SIM ontop, or even better still, if you have the space, then buy some 4ins deep foam block, and cover it to make a propper mattress, real luxury for two, and they can be rolled up fairly easily to fit onto the back seat of most cars, or travel under the top cover of a trailer.

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08/3/2015 at 6:56pm
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I've got me one of these! Fed up with air beds and other types of camp beds.




08/3/2015 at 7:03pm
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Hi up the road Illinois, we're in Cirencester!

No longer have the pyramid (must update profile!) But similar in that we'll be using a bell tent. Seems your exped is no longer available under that name...

Julia, definitely not for room for foam unfortunately

ERM Mitch, brand, model?

I need details! ;)

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08/3/2015 at 7:17pm
 Location: bourton on the water
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Different countries seem to use differnt acronyms at the end just found one under LW (long / wide ).   Brace yourself there not cheap . I first came across the name Exped for mats on a similar thread on here a while ago and balked at the prices .... I've spent so much on upgrading my camping equipment over the last few years I hardly noticed the money going out of the bank with these !

Search for ...

EXPED DOWNMAT 9 PUMP CAMPING MAT


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08/3/2015 at 7:23pm
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Maybe the Exped Megamat would be a good option too , but I wanted to be able to pack mine into a rucksack for when I'm hiking.

Hope all is well for you in Cirencester tonight , we just got back from aour first camp of 2015 .. Looks like we will be going back to fforest fields for Easter - wifey loved it !


08/3/2015 at 7:47pm
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It was lovely to see the sunshine yesterday.

Fforest fields looks lovely, see wonder wool is there in April....

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09/3/2015 at 3:28pm
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folding camper,, leaf sprung underneath,, mattress then a 3 inch memory foam topper... .. egyptian cotton sheet,, feather quilt and pillows,, ... we kinda like it :)


09/3/2015 at 5:16pm
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We use this in our 5m Bell tent, the daughters camp bed and sim is behind it.
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And it converts to this during the day.

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We use 3" single bed memory foam toppers on them, spent 11 hours in bed on one of the nights when we camped last weekend, extremely comfy.


09/3/2015 at 7:57pm
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Raised camp bed and sim for me aswell. I do like a firm bed as otherwise i end up with back ache, so this combination works well for me.

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09/3/2015 at 9:45pm
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We have the Coleman airbed with dual chambers(less bound e when 1 gets up). Have fitted sheet, sleeping bag, then I also have a blanket (which doubles as a blanket for being cosy in the evening).


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Quote: Originally posted by mitch b on 08/3/2015
I've got me one of these! Fed up with air beds and other types of camp beds.






Similar to what we use. Coupled with a duvalay, we have used this style for a few years now and it works well. It did mean finally getting a trailer though, so along came the Ifor willams GD84 with weld mesh sides.


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Some nice beds there,, bunkbeds r ace


13/3/2015 at 3:38pm
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Our airbed on campbed set up



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