In reply to Post #47
Cheers - for the price it could well be worth a punt.
Cheers - for the price it could well be worth a punt.
In reply to Post #46
From experience I'd say the shoulder pain is more pillow related.
From experience I'd say the shoulder pain is more pillow related.
In reply to Post #49
The thought had crossed my mind; it's one of those bamboo / memory foam jobs and I use an identical one at home which is fine. Though I have wondered if it's "too big" on the bed chair, and along with the pretend built in pillow on the bed chair perhaps that combo is raising my head too high which contributes to the shoulder pain.
The thought had crossed my mind; it's one of those bamboo / memory foam jobs and I use an identical one at home which is fine. Though I have wondered if it's "too big" on the bed chair, and along with the pretend built in pillow on the bed chair perhaps that combo is raising my head too high which contributes to the shoulder pain.
In reply to Post #50
Your bed at home will have more give than your bedchair (fishing bed) and will contour a bit to your body including allowing your shoulders to sink in a bit. The fishing bed at best may have a tiny bit of padding / foam top that will make next to no difference to a side sleeper.
A sim should help a lot. I tried a sim a few years ago and loved it, although I bought a cheap one that let out air every night after a few trips so I moved to a normal inflatable sleeping pad. These pack up far smaller and for me work just as well for my side sleeping. But if / when this one needs replacing i will try a quality sim next time instead of a cheap one.
I use a shredded memory foam pillow but removed a lot of the foam from it as it was a bit too high on the fishing bed.
Your bed at home will have more give than your bedchair (fishing bed) and will contour a bit to your body including allowing your shoulders to sink in a bit. The fishing bed at best may have a tiny bit of padding / foam top that will make next to no difference to a side sleeper.
A sim should help a lot. I tried a sim a few years ago and loved it, although I bought a cheap one that let out air every night after a few trips so I moved to a normal inflatable sleeping pad. These pack up far smaller and for me work just as well for my side sleeping. But if / when this one needs replacing i will try a quality sim next time instead of a cheap one.
I use a shredded memory foam pillow but removed a lot of the foam from it as it was a bit too high on the fishing bed.
Long shot but has anyone put a sim on a solar SP C-Tech and knows the dimensions in between the raised side parts?
My bed is unfortunately not accessible for a couple of weeks and can't find the info online anywhere!
My bed is unfortunately not accessible for a couple of weeks and can't find the info online anywhere!
In reply to Post #52
I have my C-Tech set up in the sitting room for this very reason - at it's widest, it's just over 53cm.
I've thrown on a SIM that my kids used for scouts etc, that I'd forgotten about. It's not exactly self inflating and I can't be bothered to blow it up much, but it seems to make the base of the bed feel a little bit more forgiving. Having said that, my head feels like it's raised far too high on my pillow now that it's been talked about here and I am thinking about it more. Some experiments to be done with the CIM and the pillow, but perhaps making progress.....
I have my C-Tech set up in the sitting room for this very reason - at it's widest, it's just over 53cm.
I've thrown on a SIM that my kids used for scouts etc, that I'd forgotten about. It's not exactly self inflating and I can't be bothered to blow it up much, but it seems to make the base of the bed feel a little bit more forgiving. Having said that, my head feels like it's raised far too high on my pillow now that it's been talked about here and I am thinking about it more. Some experiments to be done with the CIM and the pillow, but perhaps making progress.....
In reply to Post #50
I bought a nash pillow to go with my ss3 sleep system found it too high so I just use some spare clothes made to form a pillow. Also found the sleep system too restrictive, and I'm a side sleeper so now use a sim and trakker 365 bag. Seems best combo so far.
I bought a nash pillow to go with my ss3 sleep system found it too high so I just use some spare clothes made to form a pillow. Also found the sleep system too restrictive, and I'm a side sleeper so now use a sim and trakker 365 bag. Seems best combo so far.
In reply to Post #52
The helium 3.8 fits perfectly on the solar Sp tech & is highly recomended real game changer.
The helium 3.8 fits perfectly on the solar Sp tech & is highly recomended real game changer.
In reply to Post #53
What's the length of that inner space as well please?
I take 2 pillows now, one synthetic for the bottom and one feather for the top I can shape a bit.
Very much worth playing with various heights etc, it's massive overkill taking 2 pillows but if it helps me sleep and don't wake up with a crook neck I don't care 🤣
What's the length of that inner space as well please?
I take 2 pillows now, one synthetic for the bottom and one feather for the top I can shape a bit.
Very much worth playing with various heights etc, it's massive overkill taking 2 pillows but if it helps me sleep and don't wake up with a crook neck I don't care 🤣
In reply to Post #56
It's about 170cm.
It's about 170cm.
In reply to Post #57
Thank you 👍🏼 hope you sort your pillow / shoulder issue!
Thank you 👍🏼 hope you sort your pillow / shoulder issue!
In reply to Post #3
they keep advertising about how hot they are, I want one that doesn't get hot at all really..
I just want the mattress, what should I get to keep cooler?
they keep advertising about how hot they are, I want one that doesn't get hot at all really..
I just want the mattress, what should I get to keep cooler?
In reply to Post #59
Exactly what I'm struggling with now! Helium has a hot spot, thermarest base camp is 4/5 season. Like you say all are designed to give some sort of warmth which I don't want at all, I overheat enough as it is especially in the summer. Just want the comfort.
Currently looking at some of the 2/3 season thermarest ones but not sure anyone on here has purchased one of them so doubt I can get a review.
NeoAir Venture R is only 2ish seasons and looks thick enough to be comfortable, over twice the price of the helium though.
Exactly what I'm struggling with now! Helium has a hot spot, thermarest base camp is 4/5 season. Like you say all are designed to give some sort of warmth which I don't want at all, I overheat enough as it is especially in the summer. Just want the comfort.
Currently looking at some of the 2/3 season thermarest ones but not sure anyone on here has purchased one of them so doubt I can get a review.
NeoAir Venture R is only 2ish seasons and looks thick enough to be comfortable, over twice the price of the helium though.
In reply to Post #60
Try a camping forum for advice on best low R rating sleeping mat.
Paul messner on you tube is a good source of info. You could try contacting him direct.
Try a camping forum for advice on best low R rating sleeping mat.
Paul messner on you tube is a good source of info. You could try contacting him direct.
In reply to Post #59
Again
I can only tell you about the Helium 3.8
that I have owned and used for a good few YEARS fishing in Europe on trips of upto 29 nights in the summer often 30c to 40c
at the time I was 17stone xxxl chest 50" not fat either trust me !
and seen people saying its too small ? LMFAO
WELL I had it on a Trakker ELS bedchair it fitted perfect inside the raised edges and comfort was super provided you followed the instructions and did not fook it up by blowing in it and turning it into an air bed !!
and it does not move around either remember these things are designed to lay on the bloody ground !! so putting them on top of an already padded bedchair you get my drift ?
I did NOT find it to hot at all as it breathes EDIT IT MAY NOT breath SORRY
I have used it on the ELS then the Wychwood tactical compact and now its on my Solar CH08
but its your money and your choice
Again
I can only tell you about the Helium 3.8
that I have owned and used for a good few YEARS fishing in Europe on trips of upto 29 nights in the summer often 30c to 40c
at the time I was 17stone xxxl chest 50" not fat either trust me !
and seen people saying its too small ? LMFAO
WELL I had it on a Trakker ELS bedchair it fitted perfect inside the raised edges and comfort was super provided you followed the instructions and did not fook it up by blowing in it and turning it into an air bed !!
and it does not move around either remember these things are designed to lay on the bloody ground !! so putting them on top of an already padded bedchair you get my drift ?
I did NOT find it to hot at all as it breathes EDIT IT MAY NOT breath SORRY
I have used it on the ELS then the Wychwood tactical compact and now its on my Solar CH08
but its your money and your choice