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Self inflating mattress (56 posts / 9,607 views)
mark1009
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Post #16 22 Nov 2019 21:33
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I bought a 10cm sim which is brilliant. Trouble is I have a Nash ss3 and it won't. fit in with the bags done up. I'm thinking of getting a separate bag and just putting it on top as a cheaper option than a whole new bed chair.
andythrill
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Post #17 22 Nov 2019 21:59
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Ah too big you see the 3.8 fits in mine lovely and at the end of your session stays in just release the air valve
g4fne g4fne
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Post #18 22 Nov 2019 23:33
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My Thermarest Trail Pro Inflatable Mat is 5cm and folds up inside bedchair with sleeping bag with no problem
Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #19 24 Nov 2019 10:16
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A bedchair with a good quality SIM (at least 5cm) is far more comfortable than any standalone bedchair


I've got a real cheapy at the moment and looking to upgrade and up to now have been thinking about the Helium 3.8 but that Andes one looks very good value
Does a Sim need to be at least 5cm especially if it's going to cause problems with transportation.
I'd imagine the Andes will fit inside some but not all bedchairs, what's the pack down size of the Andes in it's carry bag please?
Edit
Just found out.........Drawstring carry bag included (packed size: 57 (22") x 15cm (6"))
Mart74 Mart74
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Post #20 24 Nov 2019 12:30
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I got this one from Go Outdoors.

OEX
Prowl XL Self-Inflating Mat

Really pleased with it, £35

It's not just the extra comfort the mats offer it's also the extra insulation, which makes a big difference.

If I were getting another I'd try the cheaper one below. For that price it's got to be worth a look.
Although the Helium will probably be better quality, is it worth over twice the cost? Probably not.

g4fne g4fne
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Post #21 24 Nov 2019 20:39
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I'd imagine the Andes will fit inside some but not all bedchairs,

My Thermarest Trail Pro in Large is 5cm thick and has the best thermal rating for its thickness on the market and that folds up inside my Whychwood Tactical compact bedchair with sleeping bag and cover with no issues. Ive never tried the Andes in the bedchair but packdown size is similar so dont think you will have a problem.
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #22 24 Nov 2019 20:46
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The Andes could overtake the Helium as the go to SIM on this forum
Butchcarp
Posts: 132
Post #23 24 Nov 2019 21:05
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I bought one recently in a sale and I'm about to send it back as it's really uncomfortable I fine. What does the paracord do? What diameter did you use and what SIM did you buy to fit it. If it saves me sending it back that would be good
g4fne g4fne
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Post #24 24 Nov 2019 21:19
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I bought an Andes for my girlfriends daughter a couple of years ago for when we went camping. She sleeps on the floor with it and says it is very comfortable ... Ive also used it on my bedchair when i have friends staying over they say it is very comfortable .... Its been thrown about ... moved from place to place and used multple times without an issue ,,,,, Another plus is if bought from Amazon the customer service if there was a problem is second to none
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #25 24 Nov 2019 23:51
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Just be aware that the Andes is nearly twice the weight of the Helium according to the specs
ian1962 ian1962
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Post #26 25 Nov 2019 09:32
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Does the helium fit a Nash wide boy ,and is it suitable for the sleep system
g4fne g4fne
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Post #27 25 Nov 2019 18:45
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Just be aware that the Andes is nearly twice the weight of the Helium according to the specs

Understandable as the Andes is thicker, longer and wider
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
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Post #28 25 Nov 2019 19:54
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What makes the Thermarest best mate?
g4fne g4fne
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Post #29 25 Nov 2019 20:33
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In reply to Post #28
They are the original brand, US built, mountaineers use them, The quality of the foam core is apparently unparralled and the Trail Pro version is classed as the most insulating SIM on the market for thickness.
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
Posts: 1,418
Post #30 25 Nov 2019 20:50
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That will do for me, placing an order to replace the piece of **** from Trakker that goes flat after 5 minutes.
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