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self inflating mattress (38 posts / 3,957 views)
chlobo
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Post #16 3 Jan 2021 21:39
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did your mattress sort itself out in the end?
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #17 3 Jan 2021 22:03
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Yes but when I store it at home I keep I don't squeeze all the air out of it, I'm not sure if that's essential but it's what I do, I don't like the idea of it being squeezed tight for most of the time.
Stevethefishy Stevethefishy
Posts: 314
Post #18 4 Jan 2021 12:16
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I use a thermorest verture , I have to inflate it myself but I prefer it
as it deflates very easily
Little bit expensive though, but worth it 👍🏻
Would it still qualify as a Self-Inflate-Mat ?
D-nerd D-nerd
Posts: 196
Post #19 4 Jan 2021 16:29
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Wychwood Tactical X compact and sim is an excellent choice.
I am 6 foot tall and almost the same wide, weighing 15 stone.
As said before, a helium 3.8 mat on this bed is comfortable and still light
Roadkill Roadkill
Posts: 46
Post #20 5 Jan 2021 05:54
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I use the Vango Comfort Grande, it's 7.5cm thick and very very comfortable, well worth a look at, it's around £50.
zinno
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Post #21 5 Jan 2021 08:24
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I have one from Decathlon £ 17.99: Quechua Forclaz 400 x
Can't say anything wrong about it and use it with a fitted sheet over it
trevfish61 trevfish61
Posts: 301
Post #22 5 Jan 2021 09:45
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Snugpak have a half price sale on these sort of mountaineering/camping self inflateable air matteress's, I dont know about sizes or quality though.
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,661
Post #23 5 Jan 2021 10:50
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. ..I've got a a cheapy Adrek XL (3cms) and its currently lasted a 48hr sesh every week for the last 6months . . .has stayed on the bedchair folded with sleeping bag in between sessions and has never needed additional manual inflation . . .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adtrek-Inflating-Camping-Mattress-Included/dp/B01F8QGODW

At 61cms fits a 'Standard' bedchair perfectly (between the perimeter padding) and doesnt move / shift about when in use . . .I sleep on both my back and side.

andythrill
Posts: 384
Post #24 6 Jan 2021 13:39
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Will it still self inflate enough under the 2 sleeping bag layers on my sleep system mate
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #25 6 Jan 2021 14:13
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it does underneath my sleeping bag just keep off it for 40 mins or so
andythrill
Posts: 384
Post #26 6 Jan 2021 14:48
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Thank mate it just turned up and I can tell it's much better quality than my old one.
Thanks for the recommendation,👍👍
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #27 6 Jan 2021 15:08
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I use it all year initially I bought it for warmth on my back

and was worried in the summer it would be sweaty and wet like the cheap ones but its brilliant and can be used all year
Baitman Baitman
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Post #28 6 Jan 2021 15:11
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I have a thermarest 3/4 length and it's ideal.
Id say the 3/4 length is a better option as with a full length the areas of greater body mass will push the air down to the foot end and the air padding wont be as efficient.
The 3/4 sim cushions the shoulder and hip areas better, essential for side sleepers, and will also ensure the main body areas are better supported.
AndySparks
Posts: 38
Post #29 8 Jan 2021 07:47
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I have an Avid Benchmark X. In the interest of reducing weight and bulk, I'm considering removing the memory foam mattress and replacing with a SIM.
Sensible, effective?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #30 8 Jan 2021 12:21
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