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In reply to Post #55
Great. Thanks very much 
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In reply to Post #53
Any chance of a link?
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Solar CH sp C-tech (CH02) is £239 in Belgium/Netherlands currently
Stock clearance because new bedchairs are arriving in 2024
£239 is an insane price for one of the best bedchairs on the market, so definitely keep an eye on deals
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In reply to Post #39
I had a similar experience while fishing a three day competition at a Texas lake last November, with temps taking a plunge well below freezing at night.
While I was cozy in my Trakker AS 365 and Levelite ELS, my Wife had a couple of awful nights on airbed with numerous blankets.
Needless to say, she now has a brand spanking new Trakker Lumbar bed and has filched my AS 365.
I bought a Cyprinus Magnatex bag for her also, but she wanted the Trakker.
The Cyprinus bag is very toasty too, I must add, but I will need a lighter bag for our far more prevalent warmer night time temps.
I used the Cyprinus early this month, with temps in the 50' s F and it was too warm really.
Thinking Trakker Big Snooze might fit the bill ?
I haven't tried the Trakker Lumbar Bed, but she says it's very comfy.
My older ELS is still the best bedchair I hwve slept on to date.....
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In reply to Post #50
Will try one of the inflatable mattresses hopefully it works
I believe there are new solar beds due early next year, I think the new version would benefit from a better mattress, I know avid have basically copied the c tech with their new bed and put a memory foam mattress on top. Don't know the build quality would match that of solar though
The other thing all beds should have is the tension straps going round the sides of the bed, I know fox do it on theirs. It helps get the bed much flatter when packed away
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In reply to Post #49
I looked into mattress toppers a while ago, you can a get them custom made quite reasonably (sub £90) by places that do custom narrow boat mattresses, also custom van ones,
Personally I've just changed my helium 3.8 SIM for a deeper Outdoor Revolution 7.5cm, I have to let a bit of air out of the 7.5 as find it a bit hard, but I bought it bigger for that reason.
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What are people’s thoughts on a memory foam mattress topper
As opposed to a self inflating mattress? Was thinking of cutting and getting one covered myself but there’s one in the market made by a firm called abode
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In reply to Post #46
Get yourself on Amazon and purchase unigear ultralight inflatable mat will improve the comfort a lot £17.99. I use 2 of them on my fox mk2 flatliner and never get back ache at all decent nights Kip pain free
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In reply to Post #43
Not sore hips but a sore back. Just done 2 nights on it and used a thicker sim which has made a massive difference. Couldn't get on with a thin sim as the base is so firm. Link below to what I'm using now. Bulky but does the job!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0BN3CLDG2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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In reply to Post #45
I've recently bought the c tech, did a 3 day session and was completely crippled.
I suffer with my back terribly, the old nash indulgence wide boy I used for a few years which had no lumber support at all made it worse
Past few years managed on flatliter mk2 which was pretty decent, I'd start to get back trouble on longer trips using it but was happy with it. It had seen better days hence the c tech, my god I've never been in so much pain before. Maybe it's just to firm for a side sleeper with back issues, I'm used to pain but that was genuinely horrific. Just wondering if any other side sleepers who suffer with back issues have had similar?
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In reply to Post #43
Yeah I’m a side sleeper, and no no issues with my hips
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In reply to Post #43
I had the non SP one that's supposed to be softer.
Even with a Helium 3.8 SIM I still got sore hips and legs...... now got a Flatliner which I have no trouble with
I'm 6'4" and weigh well north of 20 st which probably doesn't help haha!!
You did ask though !
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Anybody a side sleeper on these beds? Do you wake up with sore hips ? Thanks in advance
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In reply to Post #41
Definitely 😀
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In reply to Post #39
Worth it though 
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In reply to Post #38
Ive just got back from a camping trip with the wife and kids and i felt a bit guilty lying there in absolute comfort like a king on my sp wide bed while they kept rolling off the air bed as it had a leak. Im definately going to hell when i pop my cloggs.
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In reply to Post #37
Order placed many thanks gents
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In reply to Post #35
yeah, mine also said the same but wasn't as long as stated. Worth the wait too at that price.
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In reply to Post #35
When i bought my sp ctec chair it said 1-2 months then it arrived 3 days later.
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In reply to Post #34
Showing as 1-2 months on Amazon for the standard at £257 or £340 for the wide
I can’t find many tackle shops with stock
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In reply to Post #33
Robert - I bought the Solar Ctech SP bedchair a few weeks ago, partly on the basis of the reviews on this forum. For me, Amazon turned out to be the cheapest at £256 which seemed far cheaper than tackle shops. So Jeff Bezos got my money I'm afraid.
I havent looked back. Oh man, what a bedchair. It's really firm, especially in the middle, where it is sewn together rather than attached by elastic cord, so when you sit on it, it doesn't sag! My previous bedchair was a 20+ year old JRC Coccoon which has been relegated to the 2nd Division! Buy with confidence mate.
Oh, it's pretty heavy compared to my old JRC, but seeing as I park in my swim on my syndicate means weight isnt an issue. I use my old Gardner Carp Duvet on it and it fits perfectly.
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In reply to Post #32
I’m well covered on the bag front
Personally can’t fault the fortis but I’ve got an old trakker 365 ss and I’ve got more bed hair covers than I care to mention Aqua new and old logo plus the daddy of all covers the Cotswold Aquarius with the clip in fur
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In reply to Post #31
Solar c tech with Gardner duvet bag for winter and the gardner bedchair cover for summer and the cover for added layer for winter👍
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In reply to Post #30
You wont be disappointed Rob, best bed on the market 👍🏻
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In reply to Post #29
Thanks for the feedback I’ve decided to get the c tech bed and use my fortis bag
Not overly keen on ss and I’ve always felt my wide boy was overkill so many thanks for all the feedback
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In reply to Post #27
That’s a shame - TFT were selling them for £85, I actually got mine free from them as they were giving them away with a £300 spend last year and I wanted a deeper chirp anyway.
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In reply to Post #22
I wish they did a wide version of the 365 to fit my wide sp bed. I had to get the gardner plus duvet to fit it. Great bag but hate the toggles to attach the inner section. Zips are much better.
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In reply to Post #26
Nice! Although they're either discontinued or no one stocks them anymore. Price looked to be similar to the 365. Good to hear another contender though.
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In reply to Post #23
Avid Thermafast 5 is super warm for winter fishing. I use a Trakker big snooze through summer/early autumn, as you say though they’re nowhere near warm enough for cold weather. The Avid is, and it’s half the price of the Trakker 365.
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In reply to Post #21
Ive owned an original snugpack softie shirt which i got from gazza products if anyone can remember them and the zip is still in perfect working order on that and its 20 years old.
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In reply to Post #21
Who has told you that,I have had two of them now and it's a superb bag.
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In reply to Post #22
Awesome review Chuffy. As you say pros and cons and very much personal preference. I want something that will keep my toes from falling off during winter so if it’s a case of over heating/too warm, doesn’t bother me.
Thanks again and sorry to slightly digress away from the OP, but it kinda links.
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In reply to Post #18
It is if you want to save weight. These are my views having owned both the 365 and the Snugpak.
For a proper 5 season bag the 365 is one of the best bags out there IMO but it is twice the weight of the Snugpak and bulky so doesn't fold up as well in the bedchair, however it' waterproof and has proper chunky crash zips so what's not to like.
The Snugpak is also brilliant but for different reasons as it's not waterproof (water 'resistant' like the jackets) and doesn't have chunky zips like the 365 and they can catch when zipping up if not careful. What it is though is very lightweight and very breathable. I find it regulates temperature very well and I never seem to get too hot in it whereas you can in the 365. Also the zip-off extra layer is far easier to deal with than the extra inner bag of the 365.
As you can see pros and cons with both, not least the price. I basically got the Snugpak because I wanted to save some weight/bulk, (the extra breathability that it seems to have being an added bonus) and had the money at the time burning a hole in my pocket, really glad I bought it as I really rate it.
The Solar bed is quite heavy so I personally would try and save the weight with the sleeping bag, with the 365 on it would be just shy of 20kg 
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In reply to Post #20
Snugpak zip's and bags are notoriously crap. Buy something decent like the Trakker 365 and be done with it.
Snagpak... Lol.
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In reply to Post #18
Total fisbing tackle Sungpack compact £239.95 + 20% off at checkout.
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In reply to Post #17
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In reply to Post #14
£250 for the Fortis bag? 
Just bought one of these SP C Tech beds as have the chair and it’s solid, and comfy. Have a Trakker Big Snooze but it’s no good in winter. Is the Fortis really that good?
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In reply to Post #16
Ok cheers
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In reply to Post #15
I have used it with and without the sim and slept perfectly on both occasions.I will probably use the sim in colder weather to stop any chance of cold air coming up
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In reply to Post #12
Tony do you find this bed does away with the need for a SIM, is the mattress that good?
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In reply to Post #13
C Tech Bedchair for me, Fortis Bag and Trakker Armo Sleeping bag sleeve (anyone remember these).
Just bought a Berghaus SIM to add even more comfort
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I hate sleep systems. I use a gardner plus carp duvet on my wide sp ctec bed and its almost like sleeping at home. Its by far the most comfy and best built bed ive owned Rob. I bought the solar sp ctec chair to match as well not long ago and thats brilliant as well. The only issue i can see with the chair is the little nylon bushes that the base sits on takes all your weight and only supported with an m5 bolt so time will tell how reliable that is.
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In reply to Post #11
The sleep system is quite heavy and bulky tbf,that's one of the reasons I chose the bed and fortis bag.Im happy to have a bit of extra weight for the build quality of the sp c tech bed
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In reply to Post #1
Nearly bought one then seen the weight. Good for helping with bad back. That would cause a bad back. Ok if out of van way to heavy for Barrow. I will stick with my Terry hearn extralight with upgraded cord. The solar one is just too heavy
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-Sp have higher leg option 48cm vs 40cm on the Ch08d
-2D vs 3D matras witch one is best is personal choice, for me the 2d matras was better to lie on.
-Sp hinger are very strong but the CH08 is also very strong
You don't make a wrong purchase with either one
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In reply to Post #5
As an afterthought I should have got the bed chair and Snugpak/Fortis bag but hey ho the way I use it now with extra bag is good for me
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In reply to Post #1
ive had the wide boy SP for a while. mega firm, looks decent quality. bulky piece of kit especially with the sleeping bag folded in, goes with the territory i suppose though.
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I've got the top one they do without their sleeping bag. When I hear things like "it's the best thing like evaaaar", I've always been disappointed when I've got said kit it my hands, not this time though.
This bedchair is made to last, super comfy once you get used to the initial hardness of it, to the point it actually sorts my back out on the weekend after a week sleeping on my bed at home which is a decent mattress.
I honestly think this is the very best bedchair I've ever owned over the many years of carp fishing and wouldn't hesitate recommending it to anyone over anything else on the market. It's really surprised me that a company that has only recently come to the table with a bedchair has made the best bedchair that has been made so far, big statement I know, I believe it to be absolutely true.
By the way, I've only got a few bits of Solar gear like baiting needle and some unleaded leadcore, so I'm no fanboi.
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In reply to Post #5
The hinges look alot stronger on the sp version too
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In reply to Post #4
Good stuff so far
It sounds like I just want the bed then and not the sleep system I’ll use my tech lite
So what’s the difference between the beds one is £200 the other £350 ish is it worth the extra for 3D
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In reply to Post #1
I have got the sp c tech bed and it is by far the best built bedchair I have ever owned.I have the fortis snugpak bag on it and it's the best combination.I liked the bed so much I went and bought the chair,both of which replaced trakkers offerings,the build quality is night and day.I have finally found my perfect bankside comfort
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In reply to Post #1
I have the last version with bag, have had it for about 2 years and i can say its the most comfiest i have slept on. Minor paint chips as expected but is holding up well, nothing broke, stitched or requires changing.
The only minor problem is that i don't think its a 4 season bag so from november to February i use a snugpak special forces 1 bag inside. Also the detachable cover i thought i would use as a blanket for hot summer nights is pretty useless as its fur lined and grips clothes and limbs 
But on the whole I am very stisfied with it as I have said goodbye to bed chair back  hopefully 
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The Solar Ch08 felt better for me then the Sp, it's worth to try both before buying, the sp is top built but the ch08 is also very good in terms of build quality.
I do not recommend the solar sleeping bag if you have the Fortis lite it will perfect fits the Solar standard Sp/ch08beds
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Im in the market for a new bed and hear lots of good stuff ant the solar and so fancy a change, I'm coming from owning pretty much every Nash ss released and currently have a mf60 wideboy which is great but its bloody heavy and overkill for most of my fishing, I also have a levelite with a fortis tech lite bag which I therefore use for 80% of my fishing.
Im torn between the bed cheaper or the all singing bed (Is it worth the extra) or the sleep system but no where local has stock and so wanted to check to understand what the real differences are between them other than price.
The solar bed chair circa £200
Key Features
– Utilising 2D matress. Hard-wearing material that is designed for comfort and warmth
– Super-soft, suede-padded edging all round
– Unique Spring-Loc leg adjustment
– Unique, ultra-lumber-support matress system ensures a true, flat sleeping position without sagging
– Lightweight frame made from high-tensile aluminium
– Twin pivot hinge, making collapsing the bedchair with the sleeping bag simple, effortless and allows the bedchair to fold flat with the sleeping bag in place.
– Super strong to accomodate the largest of anglers
– Available in two sizes, standard and wide
– In-built strap with quick-release clip fitting for storage
Weight- 9.3KG
Or
Solar tackle sp c tech bed chair
Key Features
– Exclusive, 3D DuraDore™ mattress. Luxurious, hard-wearing material that is air pocketed for comfort and warmth, yet lightweight
– Super-soft, suede-padded edging all round
– Unique Spring-Loc leg adjustment
– Unique, ultra-lumber-support mattress system ensures a true, flat sleeping position without sagging
– Lightweight frame made from high-tensile aluminium
– Twin pivot hinge, making collapsing the bedchair with the sleeping bag simple, effortless and allows the bedchair to fold flat with the sleeping bag in place.
– Super strong to accommodate the largest of anglers
– Free accessory bag (Man Bag), which is removable and compatible with all Solar chairs
– Available in two sizes, standard and wide
– In-built strap with quick-release clip fitting for storage
Weight- 10.5KG
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The sp c tech SS
As above plus:
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SP Bedchair complete with Solar 4-season sleeping bag and waterproof, Rip-Stop bedchair cover to provide a complete sleep system.
– Peachskin, 5-season sleeping bag with crash zips
– Waterproof bedchair cover with sleeping bag attachment points
Weight: 17kg
Ive refereed a seperate bed n bag historically so could use y tech lite with just the bed if I went the non ss route
any users feedback much appreciated
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