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The_Andyman
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The_Andyman
   Old Thread  #11 19 Mar 2026 at 8.01pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #10
Cheers Dave, I looked at that earlier but zero details on condition put me off and not even pics of it out the bag.

I could get one new from pecheur.com for around £150
0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #10 19 Mar 2026 at 7.21pm  0  Login    Register
Dunno if this would be suitable bud LINKY POO™ https://thetackletavern.co.uk/product/1x-nash-air-cradle-standard-u135-pre-loved/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21842055743&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21835616043&gbraid=0AAAAACLTViQ3sCz8edngj3OeY_-tvEWwY&gclid=Cj0KCQjwve7NBhC-ARIsALZy9HVLE4tO-0XPwfB2o3g8EjUZNTuyWaBkn0d43aWLXkayuNUkYgnqdGgaAhCcEALw_wcB
The_Andyman
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The_Andyman
   Old Thread  #9 19 Mar 2026 at 4.20pm  0  Login    Register
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Cheers for them Rich, I had seen both but struggled getting clear info to confirm fully inflatable.

Some more digging shows the Nash as a good option, although both are very expensive. I haven't properly seen the raptor packed down, but suspecting it'll be chunky as it looks like a smaller boat with nice thick material.

A good starting point, if only the Nash wasn't so expensive, i mean, compared to others it has a memory foam filled mat LESS but the price didn't know

Cheers
rich67577
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rich67577
   Old Thread  #8 19 Mar 2026 at 2.25pm  0  Login    Register
Nash Carp Care Air Cradle
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Raptor unhooking mat
g4fne
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g4fne
   Old Thread  #7 19 Mar 2026 at 1.57pm  0  Login    Register
im pretty sure the original Fox Inflatable cradle I had from a few years back (quite a few years) were fully inflatable (came with a foot pump)
scozza
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   Old Thread  #6 19 Mar 2026 at 6.19am  0  Login    Register
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This is something I have been looking for, just bought a scope sling mat which is pretty small for its size but not fully inflatable

I was wanting one that is basically just flat so I could roll it up small and keep it in my van. Self inflating ones that I looked at are not that small

If you find anything, please share
The_Andyman
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The_Andyman
   Old Thread  #5 18 Mar 2026 at 4.32pm  0  Login    Register
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I'm currently looking at kids travel beds, 30 quid is cheap enough for testing

Self inflating mats will still have foam in, it's the foam that makes them inflate, or not if it's rubbish foam. This is the same theory as SIMs for bedchairs
framey
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framey
   Old Thread  #4 18 Mar 2026 at 4.13pm  0  Login    Register
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I have a korum one that’s self inflating base
It rolls up into around 4”
It’s ages old though
Aqua did do a self inflating mat also in the atom range
Might still be able to find one kicking around
I bought one in the last year or so.
carpy09
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carpy09
   Old Thread  #3 18 Mar 2026 at 3.53pm  0  Login    Register
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Trakker inflatable crib has inflatable base and sides they call it self inflating which it ain’t you still have to blow air into it so it’s fully inflated
dickweed
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dickweed
   Old Thread  #2 18 Mar 2026 at 3.41pm  0  Login    Register
Kids small rubber dingy.

( rubber dingy rapids bro').
The_Andyman
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The_Andyman
   Old Thread  #1 18 Mar 2026 at 3.25pm  0  Login    Register
Hi all

Are any of the inflatable unhooking mats actually fully inflatable, no foam bottom mat?

Not sure if I've missed something obvious but with the quality of materials these days, surely the base of the mat could be inflatable without foam? Would certainly make them a whole load more compact for transporting.

Edit, and replaceable if needed for the bottom mat
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