Hi
Looking to try and scale my kit right down and am looking to replace my bedchair and sleeping bag. Open to any suggestions, not too fussed if its bed and bag or sleep system. Only needs to be three season as I will add a thermal cover in winter. Having shopped around a bit there seems to be various option around the 10kg mark. is there anything out there much lighter than this whilst still maintaining a reasonable level of comfort. The three options I have been looking at are the trakker rlx light with a big snooze, avid benchmark light sleep system or the new nash sleep system. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers chaps
Looking to try and scale my kit right down and am looking to replace my bedchair and sleeping bag. Open to any suggestions, not too fussed if its bed and bag or sleep system. Only needs to be three season as I will add a thermal cover in winter. Having shopped around a bit there seems to be various option around the 10kg mark. is there anything out there much lighter than this whilst still maintaining a reasonable level of comfort. The three options I have been looking at are the trakker rlx light with a big snooze, avid benchmark light sleep system or the new nash sleep system. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers chaps
In reply to Post #1
Fox duralite is worth a look
Fox duralite is worth a look
In reply to Post #2
Avid benchmark lite sleep system
Avid benchmark lite sleep system
Trakker RLX Superlight - 7.0kg
Helium 3.8 SIM - 0.75kg
Fortis Snugpak Techlite - 3.0kg
Total - 10.75kgs
Very compact too
If there's a comfier, warmer and lighter genuine all season option out there I want to know about it.
Helium 3.8 SIM - 0.75kg
Fortis Snugpak Techlite - 3.0kg
Total - 10.75kgs
Very compact too
If there's a comfier, warmer and lighter genuine all season option out there I want to know about it.
In reply to Post #4
Think the JRC stealth X lite level bed is 6.5kg but other than that think your spot on.
Think the JRC stealth X lite level bed is 6.5kg but other than that think your spot on.
In reply to Post #5
I had an X lite before the Superlight but the handwheel kept failing and it wasn't as compact due to the Trakker being hinged meaning i can close it tighter with the bag and pillow inside. I didn't find it as comfy either with saggy elastic on the mid section which I was forever tightening. All that said I still have the JRC and my lad uses it and it's not a bad bed all all.
I had an X lite before the Superlight but the handwheel kept failing and it wasn't as compact due to the Trakker being hinged meaning i can close it tighter with the bag and pillow inside. I didn't find it as comfy either with saggy elastic on the mid section which I was forever tightening. All that said I still have the JRC and my lad uses it and it's not a bad bed all all.
Similar to below.
Trakker Superlight.
Fortis 3 season bag.
Aqua cover.
10 kg.
Use softie coat for pillow.
Trakker Superlight.
Fortis 3 season bag.
Aqua cover.
10 kg.
Use softie coat for pillow.
In reply to Post #6
the X Lite level bed doesnt have a hand wheel, and has the hinged type ends (to fold bags).
I've got one and feels decent though only used for 10 odd nights so far. only 0.5kg light than what you have got though. Ive got a snugpack on the way then will have a similar view to yourself
the X Lite level bed doesnt have a hand wheel, and has the hinged type ends (to fold bags).
I've got one and feels decent though only used for 10 odd nights so far. only 0.5kg light than what you have got though. Ive got a snugpack on the way then will have a similar view to yourself
In reply to Post #8
Cheers for the info guys. Think the trakker with a sleeping bag will suit my needs
Cheers for the info guys. Think the trakker with a sleeping bag will suit my needs
In reply to Post #8
The stealth x-lite does have hand wheels I've had two so know this for sure.
edit: just realised mine were the older version. just seen the latest version and you are indeed correct it's now hinged so a good improvement and a bed to rival the Trakker no question
The stealth x-lite does have hand wheels I've had two so know this for sure.
edit: just realised mine were the older version. just seen the latest version and you are indeed correct it's now hinged so a good improvement and a bed to rival the Trakker no question
In reply to Post #4
Exactly the same set up as mine.
Highly recommend apart from the stitching on the bag that isn't all that great in my opinion.
Exactly the same set up as mine.
Highly recommend apart from the stitching on the bag that isn't all that great in my opinion.
Wychwood Tactical Bedchair Compact - 6.5kg
Aqua Sleep System bag - 4kg
Cover 1.5kg
Thermarest Trail Pro SIM - 1kg
Its the best i can get for weight, comfort and warmth to versatililty ratio
Aqua Sleep System bag - 4kg
Cover 1.5kg
Thermarest Trail Pro SIM - 1kg
Its the best i can get for weight, comfort and warmth to versatililty ratio
In reply to Post #12
The NEW and improved Wychwood Tactical X Flatbed Compact is now 7.5kg
The NEW and improved Wychwood Tactical X Flatbed Compact is now 7.5kg
In reply to Post #13
Just double checking, wychwood have bought out a newer tactical bedchair?? I've seen some around £150 but others £100
Just double checking, wychwood have bought out a newer tactical bedchair?? I've seen some around £150 but others £100
In reply to Post #14
yes in 2019 they bought out a new Tactical X Flatbed Compact with adjustable lumbar support
the cheapest place I have see is here LINKY POO 
yes in 2019 they bought out a new Tactical X Flatbed Compact with adjustable lumbar support
the cheapest place I have see is here
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #15
the avid benchmark lite system comes in at 9.5kg all in
the avid benchmark lite system comes in at 9.5kg all in
In reply to Post #16
Cheers oldgezza..
I take these are better than the 1st lot
Cheers oldgezza..
I take these are better than the 1st lot
In reply to Post #17
IMHO yes far better they have gone up in weight by 1kg so must be other improvements Im guessing
IMHO yes far better they have gone up in weight by 1kg so must be other improvements Im guessing
In reply to Post #10
Yes, sorry mate the newer one. Certainly one of the most comfortable bed chairs I've had, and certainly the lightest.
Techlite compact turned up this weekend so looking forward to giving that a whirl next time I'm out.
Yes, sorry mate the newer one. Certainly one of the most comfortable bed chairs I've had, and certainly the lightest.
Techlite compact turned up this weekend so looking forward to giving that a whirl next time I'm out.
In reply to Post #1
I use the JRC Stealth X-lite Bedchair (6.7kg) and a Trakker Compact 3 season sleeping bag (3kg) this time of the year.
I use the JRC Stealth X-lite Bedchair (6.7kg) and a Trakker Compact 3 season sleeping bag (3kg) this time of the year.
In reply to Post #18
Just ordered the standard size and got another 10% off for signing up with them! Can't complain for £107
Just ordered the standard size and got another 10% off for signing up with them! Can't complain for £107
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