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Quote: Originally posted by Riff on 28/1/2006

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I've actually used a camp-bed since 1999 after a few years of using a roll-mat.  We did use an inflatable mattress, but it sprung a leak after just one season's use (not a cheapie either, it was a Royal!)

Does anyone have any experience of the Highlander self-inflating mattresses?  There's a couple on this page http://www.elliotts-outdoor.co.uk/shop/9/ and I'm thinking of getting one for when I fly down to a festival to save luggage weight.

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Riff cool link loads cheap stuff.

Oh I use one of those aluminium cots due to bad back, very comfortable compared to anything else

Quote: Originally posted by lizex on 29/1/2006

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We also have big Dutch down minus 5 sleeping bags that zip together. Square ones, not mummy bags. They really need replacing, but what with? We don't want mummy bags and our feet in different compartments and we don't want 2 season caravan bags. Answers on a postcard please:-)

Liz

Try www.outdoorfocus.co.uk   We got 2 really warm square bags for a good price there.  They were also king sized.  Hubby thought that he had lost me the first night we used them with the space they give.

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Hi Sally

You've already had more than enough replies to answer your questions but have a think about home comforts.....

We bough a Coleman inflatable (dual chamber thingy).  It's a kingsize with lots of room.  We pop on an opened sleeping bag that tops it perfectly then a kingsize fitted sheet,  with a king size quilt from home!  Oooooooo blissssss!  The comfort and fresh air leads to such a good night sleep, even when its quite cold.  The Coleman was costly but I tell you what, its heaven!  We normally wake up to find the little fellers in with us (twins aged 2 1/2).  As for inflating, the little pump fills it in about 10 mins but once the tent is up we start inflating then carry on with other jobs.  Its never a bind.  Every other night we might top it up a bit.

TTFN    Terry

I bought the Fat Airic last year after suffering on air beds for years. It is very comfy, I never get 'chilly bum' and it doesn't irritate my back problems. I think it's brill!

http://www.alpkit.com/products/airic.php

Until now, we've slept on roll mats but not any more as we've just bought a Coleman Comfort, can't wait to try it .

Quote: Originally posted by pooroldbugger on 29/1/2006

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Hi Sally

You've already had more than enough replies to answer your questions but have a think about home comforts.....

We bough a Coleman inflatable (dual chamber thingy).  It's a kingsize with lots of room.  We pop on an opened sleeping bag that tops it perfectly then a kingsize fitted sheet,  with a king size quilt from home!  Oooooooo blissssss!  The comfort and fresh air leads to such a good night sleep, even when its quite cold.  The Coleman was costly but I tell you what, its heaven!  We normally wake up to find the little fellers in with us (twins aged 2 1/2).  As for inflating, the little pump fills it in about 10 mins but once the tent is up we start inflating then carry on with other jobs.  Its never a bind.  Every other night we might top it up a bit.

TTFN    Terry

 

 

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Hi Terry,

Where did you manage to get a king-size Coleman dual chamber airbed from??  I've looked everywhere but not managed to find one.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,  Zipz

We also use the Coleman Double Comfort. The guy at Campingmegastore said to inflate it until you can just feel the floor when you sit on it. It is then at the correct pressure for when you are lying down. We use 2 cheap bedrolls under it for insulation plus a fleece blanket between the air bed and our double sleeping bag. Easter and October we also take a lightweight summer quilt and zip this inside the sleeping bag. We have never had to sleep fully clothed and in sox and hats as is sometimes mentioned on this site. All the layers keep us like toast.

Carol

Quote: Originally posted by becca307 on 29/1/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by lizex on 29/1/2006

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We also have big Dutch down minus 5 sleeping bags that zip together. Square ones, not mummy bags. They really need replacing, but what with? We don't want mummy bags and our feet in different compartments and we don't want 2 season caravan bags. Answers on a postcard please:-)

Liz

Try www.outdoorfocus.co.uk   We got 2 really warm square bags for a good price there. They were also king sized. Hubby thought that he had lost me the first night we used them with the space they give.

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