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New Bedchair- Something light and compact? (26 posts / 2,311 views)
Wc1lad Wc1lad
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Post #1 23 Apr 2020 23:58
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Hi All, currently looking for a new bedchair to replace my Trakker RLX and was hoping to get something lighter and more compact for the barrow. Any good recommendations? I have read a number of reviews of different ones but prefer the non paid feedback from actual users.
Blonde_Tim Blonde_Tim
Posts: 380
Post #2 24 Apr 2020 10:37
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In reply to Post #1
not sure how it compares with others, but i go the JRC X-lite levelbed.

6.5 kg and compact sized. have been very impressed with it so far, so worth a look. decent support on the back too.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #3 24 Apr 2020 10:43
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In reply to Post #1
the 2019 version of Tactical X Flatbed Compact - 2000mm L x 780mm W - 7.5kg

with adjustable lumbar support is the one I now use as my Trakker Levelite ELS
was to big under my 50" brolly and found this bed has the quality's of the ELS and it VERY cheap too !

£109.99
I BOUGHT IT HERE
LINKY POO



chipbecks chipbecks
Posts: 1,778
Post #4 24 Apr 2020 15:07
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In reply to Post #3
Ive got one without the adjustable lumber support and its great, weighs nothing and is very compact/comfy
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #5 24 Apr 2020 15:23
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In reply to Post #1
the Wychwood is very light but I had the mk1 very hard and cheaply made compared to the trakker the mk2 might be better
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
Posts: 1,418
Post #6 24 Apr 2020 16:17
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It says you can leave a bag on but i cant see any straps for keeping the bed closed, does it have any?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #7 24 Apr 2020 20:53
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In reply to Post #6
yes
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
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Post #8 24 Apr 2020 21:08
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OJCARP OJCARP
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Post #9 25 Apr 2020 09:19
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From the reviews on here (not personal experience), the light-but-comfy bedchair choice seems to come down to a three horse race. New wychwood tactical (as below), Trakker RLX Superlite and the new release JRC X-Lite Levelbed. I'm yet to work out which is the one for me!
OJCARP OJCARP
Posts: 667
Post #10 25 Apr 2020 09:23
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In reply to Post #9
The trakker RLX superlite seems to be the winner for me given its light weight but standard (not compact) dimensions. But I am yet to pull the trigger!
carpyclarkey carpyclarkey
Posts: 1,901
Post #11 25 Apr 2020 09:31
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In reply to Post #10
The xlites are great but compact, good for work nights but wouldn't fancy a long session on one. I had the original wychwood and it was ok to start but then sagged and the nuts and bolts kept loosening. The new ones may be better
redduke redduke
Posts: 557
Post #12 25 Apr 2020 10:00
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Been looking myself...

Had mk1 Wychwood tactical and thought was ok for a single night
The jrc is nearly twice the price of the Wychwood tactical mk2 from a quick search last night...

What bags do you all use if not gone for the sleep system bedchairs?
OJCARP OJCARP
Posts: 667
Post #13 25 Apr 2020 10:04
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In reply to Post #12
Currently got a fox flatliter mk2 sleepsystem but want to replace it with something lighter. Bought a Gardner carp duvet compact (would have gone for a fortis but twice the price). Now just need a suitable bed. Leaning towards the Trakker but previous sleeping bags I've had of there's we're useless and ripped.
OJCARP OJCARP
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Post #14 25 Apr 2020 10:04
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In reply to Post #13
Also have the original JRC stealth x-life, which is mega light but also mega small and uncomfy.
woody71
Posts: 3,098
Post #15 25 Apr 2020 12:14
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In reply to Post #14
i bought one of the new wychwood tactical x flatbeds compact size with lumbar support, used it for two nights then sold it on.
It was very firm and uncomfy for me even with the elastics released as much as they would go, i wasn't impressed with the padding over the frame the whole bedchair seemed cheaply made.
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