I'm looking for a new bed hair/sleep system. I don't won't Nash. Been looking at trakker and solar. Don't mind spending up to about 3 to £400 on a sleep system. What you guys got /recommend?
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Dont need to spend that to deal with bed hair mate. £10 will get you a decent hat.
I have the sp c tech sleep system, i really like it. But its unusable for me in the summer as its too hot. The bed separate with fortis bags gets good reviews. I got a wychwood tactical bag for summer use, not ideal but better than being unable to sleep
Dont need to spend that to deal with bed hair mate. £10 will get you a decent hat.
I have the sp c tech sleep system, i really like it. But its unusable for me in the summer as its too hot. The bed separate with fortis bags gets good reviews. I got a wychwood tactical bag for summer use, not ideal but better than being unable to sleep
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Avid
Avid
Solar CH08 or Solar Sp-ctech bedchair with a good sleeping bag
Got the Avid and Nash MF60 last week for 2 days in my house and omg I don't understand what people like about them, it sags in the middle, yes you can tighten it extra but it will continue to sag over time, + on the Avid Benchmark Leveltech lol, the legs don't even stay in place, they just fall out if you pickup the bed
Both are in no way any match for the Solar CH08/Sp C-tech at all
Nice deals are now starting to appear on the Sp C-tech because Solar will launch a new series on the market in 2024.
I paid £238.58 for my standard Sp-tech bedchair (Dutch shop) which is an insanely low price for such quality
Got the Avid and Nash MF60 last week for 2 days in my house and omg I don't understand what people like about them, it sags in the middle, yes you can tighten it extra but it will continue to sag over time, + on the Avid Benchmark Leveltech lol, the legs don't even stay in place, they just fall out if you pickup the bed
Both are in no way any match for the Solar CH08/Sp C-tech at all
Nice deals are now starting to appear on the Sp C-tech because Solar will launch a new series on the market in 2024.
I paid £238.58 for my standard Sp-tech bedchair (Dutch shop) which is an insanely low price for such quality
Solar CH08 bedchair - best I've ever had by a mile!
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I bought the sp c tech and sold it after amonth as couldn't get on with it
Bought the avid level tech x and won't look back. Yes it is heavy but so comfy it's the east I've ever used.
I bought the sp c tech and sold it after amonth as couldn't get on with it
Bought the avid level tech x and won't look back. Yes it is heavy but so comfy it's the east I've ever used.
Thanks for the info guys
Fox flatline is the best I've used but it's not light if you don't mind the weight the comfort and warmth is excellent
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Trakker Levelite Lumbar Bed paired with the Snugpak / Fortis bag.
Very lightweight, comfortable, warm enough for all but the very coldest nights (add a bed chair cover) and bag can be converted to a lightweight spring and summer bag by just zipping off the top layer.
Probably a bit over budget but Black Friday is coming up!
Trakker Levelite Lumbar Bed paired with the Snugpak / Fortis bag.
Very lightweight, comfortable, warm enough for all but the very coldest nights (add a bed chair cover) and bag can be converted to a lightweight spring and summer bag by just zipping off the top layer.
Probably a bit over budget but Black Friday is coming up!
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yep agreed Solar CH08 bedchair
is the dogs dangles if you like a comfortable FIRM bed I loved my ELS but this is easily as good in fact better IMHO
yep agreed Solar CH08 bedchair
is the dogs dangles if you like a comfortable FIRM bed I loved my ELS but this is easily as good in fact better IMHO
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I have the exact same set up and I agree with you bud, fantastic. I've added a sim just for extra firmness as I suffer with my back and it works a treat. 👌
I have the exact same set up and I agree with you bud, fantastic. I've added a sim just for extra firmness as I suffer with my back and it works a treat. 👌
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Same here - levelite ELS and fortis bag for me and would definitely recommend - Im still sleeping with the zips undone, has to be pretty cold for me to have the zips done up
And of course the Mountain Equipment Helium 3.8 self inflating mat between the bag and the bed for that extra comfort (another Mr Linkypoo recommendation from a few years back ).
Same here - levelite ELS and fortis bag for me and would definitely recommend - Im still sleeping with the zips undone, has to be pretty cold for me to have the zips done up
And of course the Mountain Equipment Helium 3.8 self inflating mat between the bag and the bed for that extra comfort (another Mr Linkypoo recommendation from a few years back ).
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You've lost me there, what's a SIM?
You've lost me there, what's a SIM?
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Self inflating mattress. The ones people use when camping
Self inflating mattress. The ones people use when camping
Another Levilite ELS user here. I too used the Helium 3.8 Sim but this year changed it to a 7.5. While the 3.8 is great I found with a thinner sleeping bag I could leave the 7.5 lightly inflated which is more comfy than a harder 3.8, but were splitting hairs.
My original purchase of the 3.8 was because being 6' and a foetal position side sleeper I often find my knees get painful resting on the side bars of the bed because the mattress sinks slightly leaving the bars raised like a rim. The SIM takes up that space nicely, the 3.8 meant the frame padding was enough, the 7.5 means I'm slightly above it.
My original purchase of the 3.8 was because being 6' and a foetal position side sleeper I often find my knees get painful resting on the side bars of the bed because the mattress sinks slightly leaving the bars raised like a rim. The SIM takes up that space nicely, the 3.8 meant the frame padding was enough, the 7.5 means I'm slightly above it.
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Well I never...
How do these things work then?
Well I never...
How do these things work then?
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Which 7.5 did you get ? I'd be interested in the dimensions and make please.
Which 7.5 did you get ? I'd be interested in the dimensions and make please.
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I also use the lumbar and fortis bag, the lumbar is a very comfy bed, i also had the trakker els before which could still sag and for me was no where as comfy as the lumbar bed.
I have needed to use a sim on other bedchairs i have had but haven't needed to use it on this one
I also use the lumbar and fortis bag, the lumbar is a very comfy bed, i also had the trakker els before which could still sag and for me was no where as comfy as the lumbar bed.
I have needed to use a sim on other bedchairs i have had but haven't needed to use it on this one
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I got a Outdoor Revolution Campstar 75, it measures 200 x 60 x 7.5. I wanted one that fitted nicely between the outer skirt but hummed & Ahhed about whether it needed to be slightly bigger to account for some stretch with the inevitable slight sag. I could really have gone for 63cm (there's a fair few in that width) and it would have been better but the difference is so little you'd not notice.
Another reason I like the Campstar is it has the same valve as the Helium 3.8, which is itself a plastic copy of a old reliable brass type. I read a lot of reviews on these new silicon flap type cyclone valves and some big names dont have great reviews. Guess I'll find out in time, the Mrs bought the Vango Shangri-la 15cm end of August for her on our fishing trip in Sept....and I'm making sure its tested...it is VERY comfortable. I would go so far as to say I'd consider one for longer trips if raised, its that good. I like my bed on the firmer side as I have a dodgy back, I added about 6 extra breaths when it was fully inflated thinking it won't be hard enough, about 10 mins later I had to let some air out...that'll teach me
I got a Outdoor Revolution Campstar 75, it measures 200 x 60 x 7.5. I wanted one that fitted nicely between the outer skirt but hummed & Ahhed about whether it needed to be slightly bigger to account for some stretch with the inevitable slight sag. I could really have gone for 63cm (there's a fair few in that width) and it would have been better but the difference is so little you'd not notice.
Another reason I like the Campstar is it has the same valve as the Helium 3.8, which is itself a plastic copy of a old reliable brass type. I read a lot of reviews on these new silicon flap type cyclone valves and some big names dont have great reviews. Guess I'll find out in time, the Mrs bought the Vango Shangri-la 15cm end of August for her on our fishing trip in Sept....and I'm making sure its tested...it is VERY comfortable. I would go so far as to say I'd consider one for longer trips if raised, its that good. I like my bed on the firmer side as I have a dodgy back, I added about 6 extra breaths when it was fully inflated thinking it won't be hard enough, about 10 mins later I had to let some air out...that'll teach me
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Cannot remember the model but jrc probably their top model looks good to me, 5 season sleep system about £300, seen plenty of good reviews as well.
Cannot remember the model but jrc probably their top model looks good to me, 5 season sleep system about £300, seen plenty of good reviews as well.
In reply to Post #20
Thanks for the info
Thanks for the info
Another 👍🏻 for the CH08. Took a little getting used to after my saggy RLX . First few nights it felt almost rigid(using a SIM as always) with ZERO give anywhere, but a few nights in I'm now finding myself having the best bankside sleep ever ( going back to late '80s). Solar got this spot on
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