Hi all.
Have done some searches but wanted to see if anyone had recent real world user feedback on the duralite sleep system? Considering looking for a slightly larger bed with more comfort than my current compact ones (old rugby injuries coming through with age!).
Duralite is the only one I am considering at the moment. i dont want memory foam, and i don't want a fleecy mattress either. I also dont want anything much bigger than the duralite.
Any one who has used it - would welcome any feedback on it.
thanks in advance.
Have done some searches but wanted to see if anyone had recent real world user feedback on the duralite sleep system? Considering looking for a slightly larger bed with more comfort than my current compact ones (old rugby injuries coming through with age!).
Duralite is the only one I am considering at the moment. i dont want memory foam, and i don't want a fleecy mattress either. I also dont want anything much bigger than the duralite.
Any one who has used it - would welcome any feedback on it.
thanks in advance.
In reply to Post #1
I had it and really liked it at first,I just started to find it uncomfortable and it felt small and struggled to move about in it.It just was not for me
I had it and really liked it at first,I just started to find it uncomfortable and it felt small and struggled to move about in it.It just was not for me
Check Solar Ch08 or the Sp with a decent sleeping bag, a bit heavier but also better build quality then the Duralite imo
I have tested around 7 bedchairs/sleeping systems, including the Duralite the mattress did indeed feel good, but the rest I found less, no lock legs and the store told me it will sag after a while
I have tested around 7 bedchairs/sleeping systems, including the Duralite the mattress did indeed feel good, but the rest I found less, no lock legs and the store told me it will sag after a while
In reply to Post #1
I've got it and can't fault it, been superb for me for the last 12 months. I'm 6ft and 18st and it's a good size, plus is light as anything else so easy to lug around.
Had a look at the RLX and a couple of others before settling on the Duralite and never looked back
I've got it and can't fault it, been superb for me for the last 12 months. I'm 6ft and 18st and it's a good size, plus is light as anything else so easy to lug around.
Had a look at the RLX and a couple of others before settling on the Duralite and never looked back
In reply to Post #1
Yeah I've got one. Prob not as comfortable as the mk11 flatliter I had but good enough.
Yeah I've got one. Prob not as comfortable as the mk11 flatliter I had but good enough.
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I recently purchased one done 8 nights on it so far and cant fault it. Its light but comfy and the 3 season bag kept me warm over winter (November onwards)
I recently purchased one done 8 nights on it so far and cant fault it. Its light but comfy and the 3 season bag kept me warm over winter (November onwards)
I've got one, the 3 season sleep system, its very warm and comfortable and was a absolute bargain, the camlock legs at the top and bottom are a bit naff at times if you've not quite got the foot flat and pressure on it it can slip, however for the price and especially the weight I can not fault it, I've used it to minus 5 with no issues for single nighters and when I did 2 or 3 nights in low temps I added the gardner cover.
it looks made to last but time will tell, the only thing i would consider in its place is either the aqua atom system however the self inflating mattress element of that put me off as I use a bed chair buddy quite often, or the nash indulgence 4 season compact.
I rate it tho very highly and would recommend the duralite.
it looks made to last but time will tell, the only thing i would consider in its place is either the aqua atom system however the self inflating mattress element of that put me off as I use a bed chair buddy quite often, or the nash indulgence 4 season compact.
I rate it tho very highly and would recommend the duralite.
In reply to Post #1
Thanks all - some great comments, appreciated.
Will now look for a shop that has one for a look.
Cheers, Tim
Thanks all - some great comments, appreciated.
Will now look for a shop that has one for a look.
Cheers, Tim
Duralite and solar sp in review (Sp in review is the wide version, but you get an idea of the standard version)
Around 7.00 says it all for me
Yt review link
Solar CH08 If you can find one in a shop be sure to check it out, both the Sp and Ch 08 are of a higher level than the Duralite, they are in the same price range and the size is similar, the Ch08 weighs only 500 grams more but is 100% worth it compared to the Duralite
Around 7.00 says it all for me
Yt review link
Solar CH08 If you can find one in a shop be sure to check it out, both the Sp and Ch 08 are of a higher level than the Duralite, they are in the same price range and the size is similar, the Ch08 weighs only 500 grams more but is 100% worth it compared to the Duralite
I went from the original flatliter system to the duralite
Its obviously not as big as the flatliter and the only way i really feel that is when i try to roll over during the night, there just isnt as much space in the bag but its not to a point where i struggle.
In terms of weight its in a different class and i really notice the difference on long barrow pushes.
I did a couple of nights when i first got it in the still warm ish weather last year and found it comfy enough, but when i added my SIM as we got into winter it totally transformed it, so i havent taken it back out for the summer
Its obviously not as big as the flatliter and the only way i really feel that is when i try to roll over during the night, there just isnt as much space in the bag but its not to a point where i struggle.
In terms of weight its in a different class and i really notice the difference on long barrow pushes.
I did a couple of nights when i first got it in the still warm ish weather last year and found it comfy enough, but when i added my SIM as we got into winter it totally transformed it, so i havent taken it back out for the summer
I'm 6' 4" tall will the Duralite be long enough for me anyone?
In reply to Post #11
Doubtful I'm 5,9 and I can stretch out with 4 inches spare
Doubtful I'm 5,9 and I can stretch out with 4 inches spare
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In reply to Post #11
I'd say definately not, I'm 5-11 and i wouldn't want it any smaller personally
I'd say definately not, I'm 5-11 and i wouldn't want it any smaller personally
In reply to Post #14
Is this with the 5 season bag warm in the winter? How does it compare to say (sleeping bag) to the fox ventec (which Iv heard is proper toasty)
Is this with the 5 season bag warm in the winter? How does it compare to say (sleeping bag) to the fox ventec (which Iv heard is proper toasty)
In reply to Post #15
Best 5 season bag I've owned but obviously not tried all makes ,if your cold in that then there's something wrong with you
Best 5 season bag I've owned but obviously not tried all makes ,if your cold in that then there's something wrong with you
In reply to Post #16
Cheers mate, I don't want to spend a fortune and don't want anything too heavy as my lake is a mission. Can the bag be zipped out to make it a 3 season for the warmer months?
Cheers mate, I don't want to spend a fortune and don't want anything too heavy as my lake is a mission. Can the bag be zipped out to make it a 3 season for the warmer months?
In reply to Post #17
Nope but you can buy an extra 3 season and 1 season Duralite sleeping bag.
Other option is get the 3 season sleepsystem and at a Fox cover for the colder nights
Solar comes with a new 2.55kg sleeping bag combined with a Cover and the solar CH08 bedchair it's lighter than the Duralite 5 season and much better quality.
From around 6:30 you can see why i passed on the Duralite bedchair, if you put the single legs on lock they aren't locked...
Bedchair Yt
Nope but you can buy an extra 3 season and 1 season Duralite sleeping bag.
Other option is get the 3 season sleepsystem and at a Fox cover for the colder nights
Solar comes with a new 2.55kg sleeping bag combined with a Cover and the solar CH08 bedchair it's lighter than the Duralite 5 season and much better quality.
From around 6:30 you can see why i passed on the Duralite bedchair, if you put the single legs on lock they aren't locked...
Bedchair Yt
In reply to Post #18
I don't have a problem with the single legs either end they do the job there suppose to do
I don't have a problem with the single legs either end they do the job there suppose to do
In reply to Post #19
On the flatliters and flatliners they lock into place.The end legs on the duralite don't,it's just that cheap feeling plastic part.Im guessing it's to save weight but if you knock the bed they move
On the flatliters and flatliners they lock into place.The end legs on the duralite don't,it's just that cheap feeling plastic part.Im guessing it's to save weight but if you knock the bed they move
In reply to Post #20
Do you sleep standing up at home
Do you sleep standing up at home
In reply to Post #21
Do you not sit on your bed during your time on the bank,they move when sitting on it as that system for the end legs is not very good
Do you not sit on your bed during your time on the bank,they move when sitting on it as that system for the end legs is not very good
I might be going off topic a bit but, I've got the Flat liner bed with the zip on 3 season bag, I brought a VRS cover. about three weeks ago.
It;s transformed it into the warmest bed I have every slept on.
I was out fishing Sunday night, Monday morning the lake had froze over. I was toasty in the bag. Dare I say, it can be to warm sometimes
It;s transformed it into the warmest bed I have every slept on.
I was out fishing Sunday night, Monday morning the lake had froze over. I was toasty in the bag. Dare I say, it can be to warm sometimes
In reply to Post #18
Ok, am I right in thinking all these sleep systems zip onto the bedchair? So there are only layers on top of the bedchair not below? Iv currently got a cyprinus 5 season bag which you can unzip the inner to make it from 5 to 3 season. I'm not too fussed about the end single legs as Iv only had a 6 leg Beds so they've never been there 😂
Ok, am I right in thinking all these sleep systems zip onto the bedchair? So there are only layers on top of the bedchair not below? Iv currently got a cyprinus 5 season bag which you can unzip the inner to make it from 5 to 3 season. I'm not too fussed about the end single legs as Iv only had a 6 leg Beds so they've never been there 😂
In reply to Post #24
You can zip the bags off but you cant zip the top layer off, the zips stops on the feet section, ony thing you can do is buy a 1/3/5 season bag that you can zip on the bedchair or a 1/3 season and use a Cover if needed.
You can zip the bags off but you cant zip the top layer off, the zips stops on the feet section, ony thing you can do is buy a 1/3/5 season bag that you can zip on the bedchair or a 1/3 season and use a Cover if needed.
In reply to Post #24
No there is a layer underneath you too
No there is a layer underneath you too
In reply to Post #26
Never had a system, what's the advantage over that compared to a bed with a 5 season bag you can zip out to mage into a 3 and just leave it attached to the bed!?
Never had a system, what's the advantage over that compared to a bed with a 5 season bag you can zip out to mage into a 3 and just leave it attached to the bed!?
In reply to Post #27
It is zipped so stays in place better and the bag does not seem to bulge out the sides as much when folded.I have gone to the solar sp c tech bed with fortis bag and a helium 3.8 sim and it is the best set up I have had by a mile
It is zipped so stays in place better and the bag does not seem to bulge out the sides as much when folded.I have gone to the solar sp c tech bed with fortis bag and a helium 3.8 sim and it is the best set up I have had by a mile
In reply to Post #28
I have just brought the helium 3.8 SIM have you folded the bed up with it still on yet?? Does it deflate easy enough while still under bag??
I have just brought the helium 3.8 SIM have you folded the bed up with it still on yet?? Does it deflate easy enough while still under bag??
In reply to Post #29
It stays on my bed all the time,just open the valve,fold your bed and close the valve back up.I have done this ever since having it
It stays on my bed all the time,just open the valve,fold your bed and close the valve back up.I have done this ever since having it
In reply to Post #30
Perfect mate I just didn't know whether just folding the bed would squeeze enough air out?? But obviously it does...I'm hoping the helium SIM is better than the trakker inflatable mattress I've had twice and both have split somewhere and go down within an hour.. tacky
Perfect mate I just didn't know whether just folding the bed would squeeze enough air out?? But obviously it does...I'm hoping the helium SIM is better than the trakker inflatable mattress I've had twice and both have split somewhere and go down within an hour.. tacky
In reply to Post #31
Had my helium a few years now,it's been used alot and it's still perfect
Had my helium a few years now,it's been used alot and it's still perfect
In reply to Post #32
That's great news 😀 👍 do you need to blow in it to fully inflate or does it go all the way up on its own??
That's great news 😀 👍 do you need to blow in it to fully inflate or does it go all the way up on its own??
In reply to Post #33
I just leave the valve open,I have blown into it in the past.I found it a bit too firm once I lay on it though
I just leave the valve open,I have blown into it in the past.I found it a bit too firm once I lay on it though
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