Is anyone using the Trakker Levelite Oval MF-HDR Sleep System Wide and if so what do you think of it? Anyone know the mattress depth? In my mind it's a alternative to the Solar SP C Tech Wide but I'm not really a system fan though the Trakker is cheaper as a system than a new bag (possibly Ventec Xl or Gardner plus) and Solar bedchair only.
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I've got the normal version and have to say the sleeping bag is the best part of it, it's superb.
The matress is 50mm compared to the solar one being 60mm, have to say though, I'm not sure memory foam is for me, although lots do love it. I'm fairly lightweight and it's a firm bed, the memory foam gives a slight reprieve but I'm not heavy enough to sink into the base so I feel like I lay on it, rather than make any indent into it.
I like the height of the bed and the shape, the weight is a downside, I actually took the leg end extra legs off as not sure I need them.
Jury is still out even after probably 20+ nights, I will probably keep as a longer session bed and get something else for overnights, I have added my old SIM to it which does make it a bit more comfy for me.
I've got the normal version and have to say the sleeping bag is the best part of it, it's superb.
The matress is 50mm compared to the solar one being 60mm, have to say though, I'm not sure memory foam is for me, although lots do love it. I'm fairly lightweight and it's a firm bed, the memory foam gives a slight reprieve but I'm not heavy enough to sink into the base so I feel like I lay on it, rather than make any indent into it.
I like the height of the bed and the shape, the weight is a downside, I actually took the leg end extra legs off as not sure I need them.
Jury is still out even after probably 20+ nights, I will probably keep as a longer session bed and get something else for overnights, I have added my old SIM to it which does make it a bit more comfy for me.
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Thanks for the feedback mate, much appreciated.
Hmm, re the memory foam. I can't see it not being on the firm side as its only 50mm with a relatively taught base so I can see why a sim might be needed. It's a bit like sims, people say 50mm is enough, but to be enough not for you to touch the floor it has to be quite hard which king of negates the point. For that reason I now prefer a deeper sim slightly under inflated.
I'm wondering now what the trade off is, even with say the Solar Mk2 SP C Tech.
We've had memory foam mattresses at home now for a couple of decades and everyone has a softer upper layer then a firmer layer. I'm not sure you can get the same effect using just 1 foam density.
Thanks for the feedback mate, much appreciated.
Hmm, re the memory foam. I can't see it not being on the firm side as its only 50mm with a relatively taught base so I can see why a sim might be needed. It's a bit like sims, people say 50mm is enough, but to be enough not for you to touch the floor it has to be quite hard which king of negates the point. For that reason I now prefer a deeper sim slightly under inflated.
I'm wondering now what the trade off is, even with say the Solar Mk2 SP C Tech.
We've had memory foam mattresses at home now for a couple of decades and everyone has a softer upper layer then a firmer layer. I'm not sure you can get the same effect using just 1 foam density.
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I was in a tackle shop this week that had a few beds and was having a test out, the mattress sewn into the frame makes all the difference. I tried the latest indulgence that has memory foam but the adjustable lumber support that wraps around the frame, it was much more comfortable for me, I can't bring myself to spend another £500+ on a bedchair though, especially one weighing best part of 20kg.
I was in a tackle shop this week that had a few beds and was having a test out, the mattress sewn into the frame makes all the difference. I tried the latest indulgence that has memory foam but the adjustable lumber support that wraps around the frame, it was much more comfortable for me, I can't bring myself to spend another £500+ on a bedchair though, especially one weighing best part of 20kg.
Same here, only having the standard. I came from a cheap Sonik bed with a SIM and a Trakker 365. This new bed is night and day, properly comfortable. Although I do sleep on my front, so the firmness but with a little give of the MF really works for me. I'm 5'10, average build, 13 stone, the bag has been superb. Haven't felt restricted at all.
When carrying it around, it doesn't feel all that heavy. I guess I'm comparing it to my old one. It's pretty compact too when strapped right down.
When carrying it around, it doesn't feel all that heavy. I guess I'm comparing it to my old one. It's pretty compact too when strapped right down.
Looking at ordering one of these but does anyone who has one and also a Tempest RS100 can tell me how well it fits up against the back of the bivvy?
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... It will fit in an RS100 absolutely fine, i have a RS Brolly but actually use mine under a ESP Quickdraw brolly with the dog on the floor in front of me.
I've got the oval wide, coming from JRC lightweight bedchairs the comfort level is insane and not sure how the Solar can actually be that much better as people suggest. I was initially concerned about the size and weight as i only do 'quick overnighters' under a brolly as above but to be honest, its worth it and its now become the norm - all of my other kit it scaled right back to the extent ALL my gear fits in a medium carryall and my cooking kit is titanium and goes in a Korda Compact zip bag and the bed, where i spend most of my session as i fish from 7pm - 7am say is my one bit of luxury - bag is nice and non restrictive plenty of room. Just a very good product as you'd expect to go with Trakker's high end bivvy range.
I'm a side sleeper and the memory foam lets you hip and shoulder sink in which is where a lot of the comfort comes from.
I bought a 'as new' one for £300 so keep an eye out on market place.
With autumn approaching, and fishing with a Labrador i'll be after the Oval bedchair cover too soon just begrudging paying another £130 for it at the moment.
... It will fit in an RS100 absolutely fine, i have a RS Brolly but actually use mine under a ESP Quickdraw brolly with the dog on the floor in front of me.
I've got the oval wide, coming from JRC lightweight bedchairs the comfort level is insane and not sure how the Solar can actually be that much better as people suggest. I was initially concerned about the size and weight as i only do 'quick overnighters' under a brolly as above but to be honest, its worth it and its now become the norm - all of my other kit it scaled right back to the extent ALL my gear fits in a medium carryall and my cooking kit is titanium and goes in a Korda Compact zip bag and the bed, where i spend most of my session as i fish from 7pm - 7am say is my one bit of luxury - bag is nice and non restrictive plenty of room. Just a very good product as you'd expect to go with Trakker's high end bivvy range.
I'm a side sleeper and the memory foam lets you hip and shoulder sink in which is where a lot of the comfort comes from.
I bought a 'as new' one for £300 so keep an eye out on market place.
With autumn approaching, and fishing with a Labrador i'll be after the Oval bedchair cover too soon just begrudging paying another £130 for it at the moment.
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I use mine in a 100T, I'm guessing they'll be a very similar footprint. Fits a treat.
I use mine in a 100T, I'm guessing they'll be a very similar footprint. Fits a treat.
Thanks for the confirmations. My old trakker bedchair, think its a levelite, is no good anymore so definitely need to upgrade.
Oh well, just accidentally ordered one. Early Christmas present to me.
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😂 I'm sure you'll love it 😎👍
😂 I'm sure you'll love it 😎👍
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The old back hurts more after a 3 day sesh nowadays so it needs to be worth the money!!!
The old back hurts more after a 3 day sesh nowadays so it needs to be worth the money!!!