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Beginner in need of a budget bedchair (24 posts / 1,410 views)
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #1 24 Mar 2021 23:00
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I really need a decent bedchair sleeping system for around a £100. So far I have been suggested a sonik sk and a cyprinus but I cant find enough info about them.

It seems like the fox flatliter and trakker levelite els are the two standout options but there out of budget unless second hand. Does anyone know of someone who has one for sell?
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #2 25 Mar 2021 07:25
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In reply to Post #1
Not a system but the Sonik bedchair is hard to beat for just over £100. I tried a few before Christmas ranging from a TFG for £80 up to a Fox for over £200 and others in-between and for me the Sonik felt as well built as any of them and I found the most comfortable to lie on. Bechairs are very personal though so best advice is to try and get somewhere to try a few as what suited me may well not suit you
scozza
Posts: 18,421
Post #3 25 Mar 2021 07:44
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Have a look at the Angling direct site, lots of choice there. I had a nosy myself the other day, over 50, yes you read it right, 50 different bed chairs to choose from! blew my mind

Where does all this gear go
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #4 25 Mar 2021 09:18
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In reply to Post #2
Thats reassuring thanks. What model fox was that?
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #5 25 Mar 2021 10:19
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In reply to Post #4
Tried a couple including the Eos and flatliner. Also tried a few Trakker models. The Sonik build felt as good as the most expensive I tried at half the price so decided to save myself the money. To me it is more comfortable than the Trakker Slx that it has replaced
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #6 25 Mar 2021 11:36
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In reply to Post #5
To be clear, what sonik model was it?
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #7 25 Mar 2021 12:03
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In reply to Post #6
Sk-tec levelbed
Cam Cam
MODERATORMOD
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Post #8 25 Mar 2021 12:08
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I've got this bed.
Replaced the elastic with paracord and it's a really comfortable bed, no need to spend anymore imo.
I only do overnighters and weekends occasionally and it suits me fine.


I have the standard SK-TEK LEVELBED Code SKTCH050
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #9 25 Mar 2021 12:11
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In reply to Post #8
Nice one
tazi tazi
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Post #10 25 Mar 2021 12:34
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In reply to Post #3
Thanks mate......
Busted
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Post #11 25 Mar 2021 14:45
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In reply to Post #3
Were any of them actually in stock and available to buy though!?
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #12 25 Mar 2021 15:27
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Jesus Christ! Tell me about it. I hate how angling direct always advertise things on google shopping that aren't even in stock
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #13 25 Mar 2021 15:53
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In reply to Post #1
Wychwood tactical is an excellent low cost bed. It's firm, but that's how I like it. Ooooh matron!
scozza
Posts: 18,421
Post #14 25 Mar 2021 15:54
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In reply to Post #11
Not sure mate, didn't check, deffo not spoilt for choice though!

I was looking for the impossible, a comfortable bedchair

Still the same old designs, I'm thinking 3 or 4 inches of memory foam on a platform, proper bed style, bliss!
Hitman Hitman
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Post #15 25 Mar 2021 16:22
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The only bedchair that's not given me a bad back is the original jrc stealth

I've had fox and Nash with the mash indulgence being the worse one
scozza
Posts: 18,421
Post #16 25 Mar 2021 18:29
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In reply to Post #15
The only bedchair that's not given me a bad back is the original jrc stealth

Had one of those myself pal, was a decent bed as far as bed chairs go. Have RH one at the moment, not too bad, thinking about buying a second one, was fancying a memory foam one, the Avid ones look OK. Knowing my look somebody will see the light and being out a proper bed, just after I have bought a new one

The bedchair thing don't work for me with the sag

Can't understand why somebody cannot design a flat solid base like a bad with a nice thick mattress that simply folds in two
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #17 25 Mar 2021 21:26
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I have owned and used most Nash , Fox ,Jrc trakker and now use the Wychwood 2019.model Tactical bed chair
I like a nice FIRM bed as I am s on.my back sleeper can't sleep on my side hence a firm one I also have the Trakker ELS bigger heavier
BUT Sleeping on the Wychwood tactical it feels the same

I WOULD NEVER EVER BUY anything to do with memory foam
AS it does NOT breath and in the summer total nightmare gets wet with sweat in frosty weather it shrinks and goes hard
Just my experience
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #18 26 Mar 2021 18:05
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In reply to Post #2
What do you use for a duvet?
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #19 26 Mar 2021 18:07
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In reply to Post #17
What duvet would you recommend?
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #20 26 Mar 2021 18:22
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In reply to Post #17
Got any spare bedchairs for sell?
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #21 27 Mar 2021 18:18
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In reply to Post #2
What duvet or sleeping bag do you use buddy?
AlexFisher
Posts: 374
Post #22 27 Mar 2021 18:19
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In reply to Post #8
What do you use as a duvet or sleeping bag?
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #23 27 Mar 2021 18:43
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In reply to Post #22
A sleeping bag. Just buy one to suit when you're fishing. You don't want a 5 season bag for summer fishing!!!!
Notts485
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Post #24 27 Mar 2021 19:27
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I have a old jrc extralight. I wont swop it for anything. Firm cos I've changed the elastic for higher grade. And use a self inflatable mattress from sainsbury's. I think trakker do one now. Mine was eight quid. Bags trakker peachskin very warm but heavy. And trakker cheap one. With the thermal cover and aqua pillow. AVOID memory foam its **** and doesn't breathe. The problem with full systems is the size.
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