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Subject Topic: SIM Advice
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PersonP-T Family
11/2/2012 at 10:17pm
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We've decided to upgrade and ditch the airbeds this year and get SIMs. After reading the advice on here I think I've decided on:

For the adults - Vango Adventure 7.5cm as my other half won't settle for anything thinner! Would it be better to get two singles or one double?

For the kids (aged 8 and 5) - Hi Gear 2.5cm from Go Outdoors (I have £40 vouchers left over from Christmas). Would these be thick and warm enough?

Would really appreciate your views, suggestions and recommendations.


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11/2/2012 at 10:27pm
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just to let you know Costco have got their 7.5cm SIM in for £15 +vat...

very comfy and sturdy mat, mines lasted though 2 seasons of abuse so far...


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11/2/2012 at 10:53pm
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Wow! That is a bargain! Sadly they don't have any stores near Norfolk and don't seem to be able to order them online. Thanks though!


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Quote: Originally posted by marmalize on 11/2/2012
just to let you know Costco have got their 7.5cm SIM in for £15 +vat...

very comfy and sturdy mat, mines lasted though 2 seasons of abuse so far...
Do you know what brand they are? may be able to get them on ebay for a bit more and worth it when there isn't a costco in our area.


Personrobnchar
12/2/2012 at 9:41am
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We changed our double for two singles . Just seems easier and if the worst happens and one leaks ( which I've never had a SIM do) you only have one persons sleeping arrangments to worry about . It may help with packing to if space is limited


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this is them....they are red/grey i think this year..

bit of a mark up as they retail at £15+vat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPORTURA-SELF-INFLATING-CAMPING-MAT-CAMP-FOAM-MATTRESS-/140692746594?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingMats_Airbeds_CA&hash=item20c1f0f162

although just looked at cost of posting via royal mail and the cheapest is £7.62...

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Back in 2008 we got two "ThermaRest DreamTime XL's" they have embedded fastenting straps, so that two can be connected together to make a seemless double bed.

The cost may seem high, but the DreamTime is more of a sleep system, than just a SIM.

Although at the time an indulgence at £119 each, they are definatley worth the money imho.

http://cascadedesigns.com/en/therm-a-rest/mattresses/camp-and-comfort/dreamtime/product


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yes we use the Vango Adventure DLX 7.5cm

they are fine, got them from atwoolls 

good quality and comfortable



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