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Tried and tested both (and others) very recently. Ended up with Exped down 7 dlx. Its far more comfortable than the any of the oehters and a lot warmer too.

I got a god deal at spikeoutdoors.

10/10 on all fronts

just had a human comfort sim, wow, so comfortable and a good size too.

http://www.campingtravelstore.co.uk/humancomfort.html

We've not slept on them yet, but they look amazing - got the SIM Comfort DXL.  When they arrive you need to let them 'out' for a couple of days.  Laid on them for a little while...briefly thought about suggesting to the OH that we sleep on them that night....they were that comfy! 

The material on them is amazing - really soft on sleeping side (but think fairly tough).  Def at least 10cm and very long.  Looks like they'll connect nicely too.  I'd estimate together they're probably size of large double (they're about 5 inches narrower than our king size bed, but the same length).

Think we've made a great choice and can't wait to test them properly in a few weeks!

Quote: Originally posted by ybyatt on 04/9/2010

just had a human comfort sim, wow, so comfortable and a good size too.

 

http://www.campingtravelstore.co.uk/humancomfort.html

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Quote: Originally posted by Outdoorlass on 05/9/2010

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I have heard that the Vango Adventurer mats are excellent, can anyone offer their opinion on them, as we need to invest in mats as the air bed is not good at keeping the cold off our backs.

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Quote: Originally posted by erroutdoors on 05/9/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by ybyatt on 04/9/2010

just had a human comfort sim, wow, so comfortable and a good size too.

 

http://www.campingtravelstore.co.uk/humancomfort.html

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I was interested to see that HC do a memory foam topper and cover for their Cannes SIM, which would then make them comparable to the Thermarest Dreamtime XL (would be similar in price too, after you've added it all up).

I posted a few months ago about the possibility of adding a memory foam topper and cover to an existing SIM (was thinking about getting the Dreamtime XL, at that point, then investigated possibilities of achieving the same level of comfort on a less expensive basis). I decided against both options in the end because of size/bulk (the pack size of the Dreamtime XL is absolutely HUGE and, when I checked out the size of a memory foam topper, I realised it wasn't realistic (they look fine when compressed in packaging, but never go down to that size again!).

Out of interest, does anyone out there use a memory foam topper with a SIM? Anyone got the HC topper in ybyatt's link?

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hi i have the cover which has foam in it too, but i believe from the website the memory foam one is "available soon".  the human comfort mat is 10 cm thick 210 long and 76 cm wide. longer and wider than alot of sim's it has the non slip dots all over one side. two valves, it in flates and deflates quickly. i am really pleased with it and buying one for my son for next season.

Quote: Originally posted by floggitt on 05/9/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by Outdoorlass on 05/9/2010I have heard that the Vango Adventurer mats are excellent, can anyone offer their opinion on them, as we need to invest in mats as the air bed is not good at keeping the cold off our backs.

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If you want to compare mats to see which is the warmest you have to look at the R-Value the higher the number the better insulation (feels warmer). If it has no R-value given look for something that does.

Obelink mat as mentioned above is good value, and their customer service is excellent


I have both my mats inflated on the stone conservatory floor, trying to see which is best! I like the exped inflation as it has one way valves, not like the brass ones where if you breath into it it comes out again.

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