Hi all,
I know the ME helium 3.8 gets rave reviews but I'm wondering if this is suitable for the majority of bedchairs and if there is anything other good options which are cheaper.
I have discovered I am having a Trakker RlX superlight for my birthday from the girlfriend and thought I'd get a new bag and SIM to go with it. I've never used a SIM before or felt the need to but am hoping to get a lot more nights in this year. Will a helium fit this bed/will it make much of a difference?
Cheers,
James.
I know the ME helium 3.8 gets rave reviews but I'm wondering if this is suitable for the majority of bedchairs and if there is anything other good options which are cheaper.
I have discovered I am having a Trakker RlX superlight for my birthday from the girlfriend and thought I'd get a new bag and SIM to go with it. I've never used a SIM before or felt the need to but am hoping to get a lot more nights in this year. Will a helium fit this bed/will it make much of a difference?
Cheers,
James.
In reply to Post #1
Not a self inflating mattress but have a look at the Navaris inflatable sleeping matt of Amazon £16.99 they are nice and thick you have to blow air into them to inflate them doesn't take much to inflate . I use 2 of these on my bedchair and their nice and comfy. I perfer them over a self inflating mattress as their thicker and still found with a so called self inflating mattress u still had to blow air into it to to firm the mattress up .
Not a self inflating mattress but have a look at the Navaris inflatable sleeping matt of Amazon £16.99 they are nice and thick you have to blow air into them to inflate them doesn't take much to inflate . I use 2 of these on my bedchair and their nice and comfy. I perfer them over a self inflating mattress as their thicker and still found with a so called self inflating mattress u still had to blow air into it to to firm the mattress up .
In reply to Post #1
Dont skimp on SIMS ... its not worth it ..... Helium 3.8 is pretty good but the Thermarest is better (more money)
Dont skimp on SIMS ... its not worth it ..... Helium 3.8 is pretty good but the Thermarest is better (more money)
In reply to Post #1
yes
yes
In reply to Post #4
If you intend to sleep on the bed chair lol
Get a good sim or thermorest mat
Best thing I ever bought , yourll definitely catch more or care less👍🏻
If you intend to sleep on the bed chair lol
Get a good sim or thermorest mat
Best thing I ever bought , yourll definitely catch more or care less👍🏻
I've used a SIM for 20 years stopped using it once I purchased n Avid bedchair 7 years ago no need to carry extra imo, good for an upgrade else get a decent bedchair
In reply to Post #1
. . .'normally' I would go with a mountaineering brand for all things outdoor . . including fishing clobber and accessories however this one has lasted a season and fits my standard Wychwood perfectly . . .would be happy to buy one every season for three seasons and still pay less than the helium!
Adtrek SIM
Never had to top it up . . .100mm wider than a helium as well . . .
. . .'normally' I would go with a mountaineering brand for all things outdoor . . including fishing clobber and accessories however this one has lasted a season and fits my standard Wychwood perfectly . . .would be happy to buy one every season for three seasons and still pay less than the helium!
Adtrek SIM
Never had to top it up . . .100mm wider than a helium as well . . .
Thanks all for the unput, size wise the SIMs do tend to appear narrow - I imagine you only need it inside the frame though.
Will have a play with a few in Cotswolds to compare.
Will have a play with a few in Cotswolds to compare.
In reply to Post #8
Ive got the mountain equipment glacier 5.0 on my wide solar sp bed. Its quite a bit wider and thicker than the helium 3.8 mat and fits perfectly inside the padded outer bit of the mattress.
Ive got the mountain equipment glacier 5.0 on my wide solar sp bed. Its quite a bit wider and thicker than the helium 3.8 mat and fits perfectly inside the padded outer bit of the mattress.
In reply to Post #6
Theres still always room for improvement. My solar bed is the comfiest bed ive owned and ive had most of them including the avid and a sim always makes it that little bit better.
Theres still always room for improvement. My solar bed is the comfiest bed ive owned and ive had most of them including the avid and a sim always makes it that little bit better.
In reply to Post #8
correct
you DONT need it wider than the helium ? as it fits perfectinside the raised edges of the bedchair so it dont move packs up better
I was17stone 50" chest and its perfect you DONT need it any thicker your not lying on the ground ? biggest mistake people just dont get the fact it should NOT be blown up its not an air bed !
and of course you DO get what you pay for backpackers dont buy shyte
correct
you DONT need it wider than the helium ? as it fits perfectinside the raised edges of the bedchair so it dont move packs up better
I was17stone 50" chest and its perfect you DONT need it any thicker your not lying on the ground ? biggest mistake people just dont get the fact it should NOT be blown up its not an air bed !
and of course you DO get what you pay for backpackers dont buy shyte
Is the Trakker sim recommended?
In reply to Post #12
No
No
I use a Thermarest Venture,both on my bedchair and for tarping out on the cliffs sometimes,it has the new dual valve system..
What can I say,its good..very comfy..
Just don't over inflate any self inflation, or sim,especially on a bedchair,worst thing you can do..
What can I say,its good..very comfy..
Just don't over inflate any self inflation, or sim,especially on a bedchair,worst thing you can do..
In reply to Post #14
Ps ,stay away from the Trekology,80ul..it has deflation issues,although very comfy i hear..
Ps ,stay away from the Trekology,80ul..it has deflation issues,although very comfy i hear..